Hearthside cabin rentals LLC

What Hearthside cabin rentals LLC does

Hearthside Cabin Rentals, LLC is a privately held, family-owned vacation rental company founded in 2004 and headquartered at 702 Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The company offers short-term cabin rentals ranging from 1-bedroom to 26-bedroom properties across the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville corridor of the Great Smoky Mountains, with amenities including indoor/private pools, hot tubs, home theaters, game rooms, mountain views, and event-capable estates such as Tudor Rose Lodge (6BR) and King of the Mountain (18BR). It operates under Blevins Property Management, LLC and reports a small corporate headcount of 1–10.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer distribution model: a 24/7 self-serve online booking engine on hearthsidecabinrentals.com supplemented by toll-free (888-993-7655) and local phone reservations, with express digital check-in and keyless cabin access. There is no OTA or marketplace presence indicated. Adjacent revenue streams include (1) full-service property management for third-party cabin owners (rental management, maintenance, guest services), (2) wedding and event services via partner relationships with area ministers and management of the Hearthside at the Preserve wedding chapel since 2013, and (3) the Perks Pass program bundling free or discounted attraction tickets with reservations. Sub-brands include Large Cabin Rentals (largecabinrentals.com), Luxury Cabin Rentals, and resort property collections (Hearthside at the Preserve, Hibernation Station, Wildbriar, Summit Ridge Resort, Bears Cove at the Glades).

The company's go-to-market centers on SEO-driven content marketing (a 100+ article blog covering Smoky Mountain attractions, cabin guides, and seasonal tips), organic social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram), and a referral-style partnership network with local attractions and golf courses. Pricing is per-night unit-based, varying by cabin size, season, and demand, with ancillary fees for cleaning, pets ($55–$75 per dog), damage waivers (up to $500–$1,000 coverage), and an optional 8% reservation guarantee. Final payment is due 15 days prior to arrival for 1–5 bedroom cabins and 60 days prior for 6+ bedroom properties. No venture or institutional capital, M&A activity, or AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

Name

Hearthside cabin rentals LLC

Legal name

Hearthside Cabin Rentals, LLC

Website

https://hearthsidecabinrentals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hearthside Cabin Rentals, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, rents 1- to 26-bedroom Smoky Mountain cabins in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville directly to leisure travelers, family groups, and corporate/event guests, and provides full-service property management for third-party cabin owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Cabin Rentals

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cabins & Cottages (THAMAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cabins & Cottages (THAMADAA), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD)

Keywords

• Vacation cabin rentals
• Smoky mountain cabins
• Vacation rental management
• Short-term lodging
• Cabin property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pigeon Forge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Short-term Cabin Rentals: Nightly cabin rentals ranging from 1-bedroom to 26-bedroom properties in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville TN. Revenue generated from rental fees, cleaning fees, pet fees, and damage waiver charges.
2. Property Management Services: Full-service property management for Smoky Mountain cabin owners - handles rental management, maintenance, and guest services for property owners seeking rental income
3. Wedding/Venue Services: Cabins available for wedding ceremonies, honeymoons, and events. Partner relationships with area ministers and wedding service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hearthside Cabin Rentals provides short-term vacation cabin rentals ranging from 1-bedroom to 26-bedroom properties in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, Tennessee, featuring amenities such as indoor/private pools, hot tubs, home theaters, arcade games, and mountain views. The company also delivers full-service property management for third-party Smoky Mountain cabin owners and operates resort facilities (notably Hearthside at the Preserve in Wears Valley), including a wedding chapel and event amenities, with the Perks Pass program bundling free or discounted local attraction tickets into reservations.

Product overview

Hearthside Cabin Rentals is a vacation cabin rental company offering a portfolio of properties ranging from 1 to 26 bedrooms across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The core offering consists of cabin rentals featuring amenities such as indoor/private pools, hot tubs, arcade games, movie theaters, mountain views, fire pits, and game rooms. The company operates several sub-brands including Large Cabin Rentals (largecabinrentals.com) for group gatherings, Luxury Cabin Rentals for premium accommodations, and Resort Properties (Hearthside at the Preserve, Hibernation Station, Wildbriar, Summit Ridge Resort, Bears Cove at the Glades). Featured properties like Tudor Rose Lodge (6-bedroom private estate with heated pool and event space for 50 guests) and The King of the Mountain (18-bedroom cabin with in-cabin pool and theater room) showcase the upper end of the portfolio. The company also offers the Perks Pass add-on program providing free and discounted attraction tickets, and property management services for cabin owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perks Pass: A guest loyalty program providing free or discounted tickets to top Smokies attractions included with reservations
• Large Cabin Rentals

Products and services

• Smoky Mountain Cabin Rentals (1-26 Bedrooms) Short-term vacation cabin rentals ranging from 1 to 26 bedrooms located in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, featuring amenities such as indoor pools, hot tubs, arcade games, movie theaters, fire pits, mountain views, and full kitchens. Targeted at families, couples, groups, wedding parties, and pet owners.
• Cabin Property Management Services

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hearthside at the Preserve ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Since 2013, Hearthside Cabin Rentals became the management company for the office, wedding chapel and amenities at Hearthside at the Preserve Resort in Wears Valley. Manages the resort property including lodging and event facilities.
• Local Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Attractions (Perks Pass Partners)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPerks Pass program provides Hearthside guests with free or discounted tickets to top Smoky Mountain attractions. Guests in 1-5 bedroom cabins receive one free ticket per participating attraction; 6+ bedroom groups receive special group rates. Attractions include Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains attractions, and local entertainment venues.
• Bent Creek Golf VillageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGatlinburg golf course featured on Hearthside website. Gary Player-designed par 72 course opened in 1972. Southern Living Travel Guide rated one of "Top Fifty Golf Courses in the South."
• Island Pointe Golf Club (formerly River Islands Golf Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier golf course in Kodak, TN between Knoxville and Smoky Mountains. 175+ acres along French Broad River. 7,001 yards from back tees.
• Sevierville Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Sevierville-owned 18-hole championship course opened June 1994. Received 4-star Golf Digest rating and nominated for "Best Public Course" award.
• Patriot Hills Golf CourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPar 72 course in Jefferson County opened Spring 1997. 6,710 yards from back tees. Known as "best new course in East Tennessee."
• Dandridge Golf and Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner27-hole golf complex in Jefferson County with Dan Maples design. First 18 holes opened in 1970s; 9 additional holes added 1991. Features views of Great Smoky Mountains and Douglas Lake.
• Area Ministers and Wedding Service ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationships with local Gatlinburg/Smoky Mountain area ministers who provide wedding ceremony services at Hearthside cabins, chapel, and other venues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbnb: Airbnb is the dominant online travel agency for short-term cabin and home rentals, including Smoky Mountain listings. Competes with Hearthside for traveler demand and offers many locally owned cabins an alternative listing channel.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: Evolve is a national vacation rental management company that lists and manages properties across many U.S. destinations, including the Smoky Mountains. Competes for the same property-owner supply and end guests, but at national scale.
• Vacasa: Vacasa is a large, multi-market vacation rental management company that also manages cabins in the Smoky Mountains region. Broader incumbent offering professional property management and tech-enabled pricing at scale.

Direct peers

• Eden Crest Vacation Rentals: Eden Crest Vacation Rentals offers Smoky Mountain cabin rentals out of Pigeon Forge with a portfolio of 1- to multi-bedroom cabins. Comparable in geography, inventory type, and direct-to-consumer booking model.
• American Patriot Getaways: American Patriot Getaways operates cabin rentals across Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville with a portfolio ranging from 1-bedroom to large group lodges. Closest head-to-head competitor in the Smoky Mountain short-term rental market.
• Chalet Village Properties: Chalet Village Properties operates cabin rentals in the Gatlinburg area of the Smoky Mountains, including resort-style communities. Direct competitor in geography and cabin rental product with overlapping customer segments.
• Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals & Adventures: Auntie Belham's is a long-standing Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge cabin rental operator with a similarly family-oriented brand. Comparable on geography, customer segments, and product offering (cabin rentals plus attraction ticket bundling).
• Cabins for You: Cabins for You is a Pigeon Forge-based Smoky Mountain cabin rental company offering 1- to multi-bedroom cabins with similar amenities (indoor pools, hot tubs, mountain views). Direct competitor in the same geography with overlapping inventory and target segments.
• Stony Brook Cabins: Stony Brook Cabins provides cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg with a range of property sizes. Direct competitor operating in the same Smoky Mountain micro-market with similar product and target guests.
• Timber Tops Luxury Chalet Rentals: Timber Tops is a Pigeon Forge-area cabin rental company specializing in luxury and large-group chalets in the Smokies. Comparable on premium/large-cabin positioning and Smoky Mountain geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hearthsidecabin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HearthSideCabins
• Facebookfacebook.com/hearthsidecabinrentals
• Instagraminstagram.com/hearthsidecabins
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hearthside-cabin-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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