The Smoky Mountains has been one of the top spots to invest in a vacation rental property for several years now. Many people, from all walks of life have made the decision to jump into the log cabin market because in many cases, your return on your investment exceeds what you can achieve in many other types of investments. A word of caution though, this is nothing to just blindly jump into. There are many moving parts and pieces to this puzzle. Not all cabins, and certainly not all management companies are created equal.
While any licensed Realtor in the state of Tennessee can legally assist you, this is not their home market and they simply do not have the tools or experience to fully represent and protect your interests. It is extremely important to enlist the service of a REALTOR that lives and works in Sevier county, AND, specializes in the log cabin investment market. There are many Realtors that belong to the Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors but not all of them are well versed and specialize in the log cabin market. Log cabins is what we do. It is what we specialize in.
Here are a few reasons as to why it is so important to utilize a Realtor that specializes in cabins, as well as what you can expect from us throughout, and even after your purchase:
1. There are a number of different log cabin resorts in Sevier County that all have slightly different rules, restrictions, and covenants. It is important to know what those are and to be able to articulate that to the client to avoid “Surprises”.
2. Many HOA’s have different rules, costs, assessments, history, and fees for becoming new property owners. We have a great deal of experience and relationships with these HOA groups with open lines of communication so that we can provide our clients with crucial information that is imperative in making educated decisions.
3. There are too many management companies to count. It can be extremely intimidating and paralyzing, even for the most versed investor. We have seen many companies come and go. There is no one company that is the “total package”. They all have their pros and cons and it is important to understand which companies are able to perform, at a high level, while not using their owners as “profit centers”.
4. The construction of log cabins is a different animal from regular residential real estate. Many of them are true log cabins, built on the side of a mountain, that is going to have a certain amount of settling and shifting. It is important to enlist the services of home inspectors that inspect these properties day in and day out, that understand the construction and what things to look for when inspecting them. We have an extensive network or inspectors, contractors, engineers, tradesmen, attorneys, and just about every other resource you can think of. This network is an extension of our services to you, the client.
5. Many Buyers are looking to invest their money and use a wonderful little tax deferment called a 1031 exchange. There are very strict rules and timelines when doing a 1031 exchange and it is extremely important to have a Realtor that understands the rules and furthermore has the ability to act quickly on your behalf when identifying properties. We have extensive experience with 1031 exchanges and have assisted many clients with them over the last 13 years.
Our services and loyalty to our clients doesn’t end at the closing table. We understand that many of our clients do not live here locally. Even when our clients enlisting the services of a local management company, we still act as a resource and are called upon for a variety of different things. Many of our clients, after following our direction and advise, end up purchasing a second and even a third cabin.
The Smoky Mountains has been one of the top spots to invest in a vacation rental property for several years now. Many people, from all walks of life have made the decision to jump into the log cabin market because in many cases, your return on your investment exceeds what you can achieve in many other types of investments. A word of caution though, this is nothing to just blindly jump into. There are many moving parts and pieces to this puzzle. Not all cabins, and certainly not all management companies are created equal.
While any licensed Realtor in the state of Tennessee can legally assist you, this is not their home market and they simply do not have the tools or experience to fully represent and protect your interests. It is extremely important to enlist the service of a REALTOR that lives and works in Sevier county, AND, specializes in the log cabin investment market. There are many Realtors that belong to the Great Smoky Mountains Association of Realtors but not all of them are well versed and specialize in the log cabin market. Log cabins is what we do. It is what we specialize in.
Here are a few reasons as to why it is so important to utilize a Realtor that specializes in cabins, as well as what you can expect from us throughout, and even after your purchase:
Our services and loyalty to our clients doesn't end at the closing table. We understand that many of our clients do not live here locally. Even when our clients enlisting the services of a local management company, we still act as a resource and are called upon for a variety of different things. Many of our clients, after following our direction and advise, end up purchasing a second and even a third cabin.
The Maloney Team at Prime Mountain Properties connects buyers and sellers with top-tier expertise in Smoky Mountain real estate and investment properties. Specializing in vacation rentals, overnight cabins, and income-producing mountain homes, the Maloney Team helps clients navigate the local market with clarity and confidence. From high-performing short-term rental cabins and luxury mountain-view properties to secluded wooded retreats and turnkey investment opportunities, their local knowledge, strategic guidance, and sharp negotiation skills help you buy or sell properties the right way.

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Great Views!!! Luxury 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath cabin in Grand View Resort, only four miles from downtown Sevierville. Open floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings. Large sp...
Cazy Cardinal - Beautiful luxury log cabin in the sought-after Eagle Springs Resort, just minutes from Soaky Mountain Waterpark, the Sevierville Convention Center, golf, ...
BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN VIEWS + PRIME LOCATION + STR POTENTIAL! Welcome to 2310 Top of the World, a beautifully updated mountain cabin perched near the top of Legacy Mounta...
This beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vintage A-frame offers the perfect Smoky Mountain getaway. Located in desirable Chalet Village, the property is just 5 minu...
Mountain views, 1.33 wooded acres, and a documented short-term rental history. This furnished 2-bedroom, 3.5-bath log cabin in Pigeon Forge is commercially classified for...
Renovated, fully furnished, and ready to book. This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath cabin sits minutes from the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, close enough that guests can be at dinner and...
Located just minutes from Pigeon Forge, this property includes two separate Smoky Mountain cabins being sold together. Both cabins have their own living spaces and outdoo...
Brand new and nearing completion! This 3-bedroom, 4-full-bath luxury cabin sits on a private 1.23-acre lot in the highly desirable Cedar Falls community, conveniently loc...
NEW - TURNKEY & UNDER 6 MILES TO PIGEON FORGE PARKWAY Brand-new luxury in an excellent location tucked between Cedar Falls and The Summit, less than 6 miles from the Pige...
Lower fall temperatures are coming and so are the Tennessee fall colors! Your long awaited cabin in the mountains, with a gorgeous mountain view from every room, is ready...
Turnkey 2BR/2BA mountain cabin in the heart of Pigeon Forge, sleeping 6 and ideally positioned for short-term rental income or personal retreat. Two fireplaces anchor the...
Turnkey 2BR/2BA mountain cabin in the heart of Pigeon Forge, sleeping 6 and ideally positioned for short-term rental income or personal retreat. Two fireplaces anchor the...
Some cabins have a view. This one has two. Cathedral ceilings and walls of windows frame a long-range mountain view that runs ridge after ridge into the distance, with...
Welcome to your dream log cabin home located in the highly sought-after community of Somerset Downs! This primary residential home is situated on almost an acre of land, ...
Private secluded mountain retreat gorgeous views from the front porch. If your having a family event and need to unplug this would be the ideal place. Add your personal t...
Private secluded mountain retreat gorgeous views from the front porch. If your looking to have a big family event and unplug this would be the ideal place. NEW Stainle...
Escape to the mountains in this beautifully maintained 2BR/2BA true log cabin, offering mountain views and plenty of space to relax and entertain. The spacious interior f...
Stunning Mountain & Lake View Retreat Near Douglas Lake: Proven GRI #'s of $354,781 for 23'-25'. Located just 5 minutes from Otter's Cove Marina on Lake Douglas and a sho...
Welcome to Little Bear Lodge. With approximately 1678 sq ft, this cabin gives you all you need for a ''Great Smoky Mountain'' Vacation. When you walk into the front doo...
Welcome to Little Bear Lodge. With approximately 1678 sq Ft. this cabin gives you all you need for a ''Great Smoky Mountain'' Vacation. When you walk into the front doo...
Spacious cabin set up to sleep up to 10 guests in a popular gated resort just minutes from the Parkway. This ~1,638 sq ft 2-bedroom cabin with an oversized game room loft...
Spacious cabin set up to sleep up to 10 guests in a popular gated resort just minutes from the Parkway. This ~1,638 sq ft 2-bedroom cabin with an oversized game room loft...
Here's your chance to own a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin in one of the best locations in the Smoky Mountains--directly behind Dollywood! This highly desirable locatio...
Investment opportunity meets unforgettable mountain getaway! Built just 4 years ago by renowned Jeff Ayers Construction and featured on the television show Barnwood Build...
Welcome to Bear's Escape--a true Smoky Mountain log cabin where the forest is part of the décor. Set on 0.37 wooded acres in Sky Harbor, this 1-bedroom, 2-bath retreat of...
Welcome to Bear's Escape--a true Smoky Mountain log cabin where the forest is part of the décor. Set on 0.37 wooded acres in Sky Harbor, this 1-bedroom, 2-bath retreat of...
Here's your chance to own a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin in one of the best locations in the Smoky Mountains--directly behind Dollywood! This highly desirable locatio...
PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS FOR MILES FROM THIS IMPRESSIVE 3BR/3.5BA SMOKY MOUNTAIN LODGE! TURNKEY, FULLY FURNISHED, AND READY FOR ITS NEXT OWNER! JUST 15 MINUTES FROM AREA ...
PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS FOR MILES FROM THIS IMPRESSIVE 3BR/3.5BA SMOKY MOUNTAIN LODGE! TURNKEY, FULLY FURNISHED, AND READY FOR ITS NEXT OWNER! JUST 15 MINUTES FROM AREA ...
TWO CABINS, TWO HOT TUBS, MOUNTAIN VIEWS, SEASONAL DOUGLAS LAKE VIEWS & NEIGHBORHOOD LAKE ACCESS! A distinctive Smoky Mountain property in Sevierville featuring two s...
Bear View Cabin - Smoky Mountain STR Investment Opportunity & Retreat Ideal for short-term rental investment, this cozy cabin offers gorgeous mountain views, a wrap-arou...
This is the Smoky Mountain cabin people come here hoping to find. Tucked into the woods on nearly a half acre, 2934 Heavens Path Way feels like a true escape. Mountain...
Welcome to ''Fresh Air,'' a beautifully maintained luxury cabin in the sought-after Sherwood Forest Resort, offering the kind of Smoky Mountain view guests talk about lon...
PANORAMIC VIEWS. LUXURY. TURN-KEY INVESTMENT. Welcome to ''Livin It Up'' at 4320 Firefly View Way in Gatlinburg a luxury mountain cabin delivering the combination inve...
Experience the perfect Smoky Mountain Escape in the stunning 3-bedroom 3 bath cabin nestled in the highly desirable Wears valley area of Sevier County. Surrounded by Brea...
Mountain views, classic log-cabin charm, and resort-style amenities await in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath cabin located in a gated community just 10 minutes from th...
Tucked into a private, wooded lot just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg in sought after Chalet Village, this log cabin gives you more than 3,300 square feet of mountain l...
TURNKEY PIGEON FORGE STR INVESTMENT! Beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 2-bath cabin in Arrowhead Resort, located less than 5 minutes from the Parkway and within the Pigeon F...
Welcome to your BRAND NEW construction/retreat in the HEART of the Great Smoky Mountains that's within minutes of all that Gatlinburg has to offer! Log cabin vacation get...
GREAT LOCATION, MTN VIEWS & STR-FRIENDLY LAYOUT! Located ~ 5 MIN TO DOWNTOWN PIGEON FORGE, 10 MIN TO THE ISLAND and 15 MIN TO DOLLYWOOD. The cabin offers a QUEEN BEDROOM ...
WOW FACTOR!! HARD TO FIND A 2BR CABIN WITH THIS VIEW, A PRIVATE GENTLY SLOPING 1.62 ACRE YARD TO ADD OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT, SOLD FURNISHED, AND EVERYTHING ON ONE LEVEL IN...
FIVE MINUTES TO THE PARKWAY! In the Smokies, location is everything--and this charming Tennessee cabin offers the ideal combination of convenience, privacy, and authen...
WOW FACTOR!! HARD TO FIND A 2BR CABIN WITH THIS VIEW, A PRIVATE GENTLY SLOPING 1.62 ACRE YARD TO ADD OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT, SOLD FURNISHED,AND EVERYTHING ON ONE LEVEL IN...
Successful Furnished Turnkey Vacation Rental Cabin in the Smokies, just 20 minutes to downtown Pigeon Forge. Following a recent complete redesign (new photos with mostly...
Proven Income Producer in a Premier Location! This exceptional well-maintained short-term rental checks every box for today's investors and vacationers. Ideally positi...
INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW, OVER AN ACRE OF PRIVACY, & LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This is the triple whammy every vacationer and investor look for! Located right off...
PROVEN RENTAL with 300+ REVIEWS, an impressive 4.81 guest rating, and $62K GROSS RENTAL INCOME IN 2025! Excellent investment opportunity featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathro...
Gatlinburg Hideaway is a proven short term rental performer located only 1 mile from the Gatlinburg Parkway and 2 miles from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park entran...
Come take a peek at 1520 Seagle Hollow Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath cabin is tucked away in a quiet setting and offers a comfortable retreat...
PROJECTED RENTAL INCOME OF APPROXIMATELY $80,000 ANNUALLY! Less than 4 miles from Downtown Gatlinburg, this brand-new mountain retreat offers the combination buyers an...
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