Smoky Mountain Cabin Rentals as of May 2009
I checked 2009 cabin bookings with a couple of rental companies and their report was very encouraging. As of the end of May 2009, fulfilled and future bookings have recovered from the 3% to 5% slump experienced in 2008 and are tracking for 2007+ levels.
While encouraging, these results are not surprising. When the economy tightens, vacation time seems to become more important to people. Due to the convenience of our location, all of the attractions and activities available and the pure natural beauty of the Smokies, this area becomes the prime vacation destination for many tourists when travel dollars have to be more carefully allocated.
Obviously, the rapid recovery of cabin rentals in the Smoky Mountains supports the desirability of investing in one. Compared to the stock market, this rise is meteoric. Plus, a cabin investment in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg is an investment that can directly and significantly have a positive impact on your family’s quality of life.