🏔️ $186K Revenue Smoky Mountain STR With New 18-Guest Upside

💰 $1.425M Chalet Village cabin with proven income, increased capacity, and path to $200K+ revenue

Author

Alex Veytsman
April 15, 2026

🏔️ $171K→$186K Smoky Mountain Gatlinburg STR With NEW 18-Guest Capacity = Massive Upside

💰 $1.425M Price • ~$200K+ Potential • Chalet Village • Built for Big Groups

🚨 This Is Exactly What Smart Smoky Mountain Buyers Want

Let’s break it down simply:

👉 Proven high revenue
👉 Recently increased occupancy (big deal)
👉 Still not maxed out

That combination is getting harder to find.

💰 The Numbers (This Is the Story)

List Price: $1,425,000

Gross ROI: 14%

Projected Revenue: ~$200,000+

📊 Actual Performance:

👉 2024: $186,000
👉 2025: $171,000

👉 This is real, consistent income — not projections

And now the kicker:

👉 Recently approved for 18 guests

That is a direct lever to increase revenue.

🏡 The Asset

  • 6 Bed / 5 Bath

  • 3,272 sqft

  • Located in Chalet Village (top-tier STR community)

Built for performance:

✔ Open layout for large groups
✔ Multiple decks with mountain views
✔ 4 en-suite bedrooms (huge for groups)
✔ Game room with pool table + foosball

👉 This is designed to handle high-paying bookings comfortably

🎯 Why This One Prints

1. 👥 Increased Capacity = Immediate Revenue Upside

This is the biggest unlock.

👉 Going from lower capacity → 18 guests

Means:
✔ Higher nightly rates
✔ Larger group bookings
✔ Better occupancy during peak demand

👉 This is a built-in revenue increase

2. 📍 Chalet Village = Proven STR Zone

Guests get access to:

  • Multiple pools

  • Clubhouses

  • Tennis courts

  • Resort-style amenities

And location:

👉 8 min to Downtown Gatlinburg
👉 7 min to Ober Mountain
👉 ~10 miles to Dollywood

This is prime demand territory.

3. 🏔️ Mountain Views + Accessibility

  • Scenic decks

  • Mountain views (core booking driver)

  • Paved, city-maintained roads

  • City water

👉 Easy access = better bookings year-round

🚀 The Upside (This Is Big)

Current revenue is strong — but comps show what’s possible:

Comp Range: $280K – $307K

👉 That’s a massive gap vs current ~$170K–$186K

Why?

  • Previous capacity limitations

  • Likely pricing + optimization gaps

Now with 18 guests:

👉 This can move toward $200K–$250K+ range with execution

💸 Financing Angle

For a deal like this, financing structure matters.

We work with STR-focused lenders that can help you close:

👉 DSCR loans (based on property income)
👉 Conventional + hybrid options
👉 Built specifically for STR investors

⚡ Bottom Line

This is a high-performing Smoky Mountain STR with real upside:

✔ $170K–$186K proven revenue
✔ Newly approved for 18 guests (huge unlock)
✔ Chalet Village location + amenities
✔ Mountain views + accessibility
✔ Comp-supported path to $200K+

This is the type of deal where:
👉 You’re buying strong performance
👉 With a clear path to even stronger returns

📲 Interested?