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Full-service Smoky Mountain property management built so the owner keeps more of what their cabin earns.

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Why Cabin Owners Partner With 5 Star Cabins

Local, hands-on management in the Smoky Mountains designed to maximize your net revenue, protect your property, and keep operations transparent.

Transparent Owner Statements

Transparent Owner Statements

Clear, line-by-line accounting with no hidden fees or confusing markups. You'll receive a detailed statement on the 1st of every month, covering your rental revenue, cleaning fees, and payouts with complete clarity.
Competitive Fee Structure

Competitive Fee Structure

Our commission structure is built so you keep more of what your cabin earns. We succeed when your property performs at its highest potential.
Dedicated Cleaning & Maintenance

Dedicated Cleaning & Maintenance

Thorough turnover cleans and proactive inspections between every stay. We catch maintenance items early to prevent costly repairs and preserve 5-star reviews.
Hands-On Local Team

Hands-On Local Team

We manage directly on the ground in the Smokies, not from a remote call center. You get direct access to our team and personalized care for your cabin.
5-Star Guest Experience

5-Star Guest Experience

Fast response times, clear digital check-in guides, and proactive guest communication drive high review scores, repeat stays, and stronger search ranking.
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Direct Booking Engine

Alongside major OTA channels, we drive direct bookings through 5starcabins.com to reduce platform fees, retain repeat guests, and increase your net income.
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We Succeed When Your Cabin Succeeds

A management partnership built on transparent accounting, proactive property care, and aligned financial incentives.

We avoid hidden markups, restrictive owner-stay rules, and opaque fees. Instead, we focus on driving consistent rental revenue, protecting your asset with thorough post-stay inspections, and delivering 5-star guest experiences throughout the Smoky Mountains. Fill out the form below to receive a personalized revenue estimate for your cabin.

Loved by guests

5.0
from 1224 reviews

My family and I had an amazing stay here. Ricky was a great host who was easy to communicate with and left no question unanswered. The cabin itself is beautiful and nestled in the mountains with scenic views. It is also not far from restaurants and local attractions. Honestly, we barely wanted to leave the cabin because everything you could want was right there. The indoor pool and game room were especially a hit for my family. I would definitely recommend this home and look forward to staying here again.

George I. The Diamond Oak,

We really enjoyed our stay! The cabin was clean and cozy. The beds were comfortable and our kids loved the game room loft. Ricky was helpful and easy to communicate with. Great views too!

Lauren A. Cubbies Cabin,

Our family absolutely loved staying here for our fall break! The kids loved the loft area and never wanted to leave. Ricky was so helpful and very quick to answer any of our questions. We loved that we were close enough to many attractions but still felt like a mountain cabin get away at the same time. Ricky also did not leave us a list of chores to do when we left which was a HUGE plus!! The kids are already begging to come back asap!! We will definitely book this place again!

Brooke S. Bushel & A Peck,

The view from third cabin was amazing! Ricky, the host was extremely helpful and very responsive throughout our entire stay. The indoor pool on the lower level was enjoyed by everyone in our group, both young and old! We would absolutely stay again.

Anthony H. Summit Splash,

Excellent!

Andrew A. 3 Bears Lodge,

My family had a great time during our stay! There was plenty of space to accommodate us as well as entertainment. We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The game room was a fun bonus as well. I recommend this place for families that need plenty of space near the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. We would definitely consider returning! Thank you for a great time!

Daniel A. The Diamond Oak,

We had six families stay at the cabin for fall break. It was a great experience. The host was amazing to work with and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience! Definitely will be back!

Benjamin H. Mountain Top Retreat,

CAUTION!!! This condo was absolutely disgusting before even getting into the unit the halls dirty, door to the condo was dirty once inside the floors were sticky when you walked on them, carpet was stained bed was unmade, dirty shower curtain and bathroom mirror. Kitchen was completely unacceptable as the cabinets were dirty there was food and burnt on grease all over the stove top and range hood, missing knobs on stove, microwave was dirty and rusty. And the beautiful views from the balcony would be great in the event the balcony looked sturdy enough to go out on and the chairs you are supposed to sit on weren't ripped. I contacted the host to see if he would rectify the issues and I was told to contact Vrbo. This host does not care about your time or money, and I feel that families need to be warned so they aren't put in a bad position and have to stay in this unit. We however left after 20 minutes of talking the host and taking lots of pictures as I was not spending my vacation in these conditions.

Amber B. Stunning View Condo,

This place is wonderful, and the host is incredibly warm and helpful.

Sri G. It's a Wonderful Life,

Loved this cabin! It was perfect for our multi family gathering! It was clean and accurately described!

Abbey C. Ember Ridge,

Beautiful cabin in a great location! It had everything we wanted, I only wish we had booked more nights!

Nicole D. Whispering Creek Cottage,

Before our arrival, Ricky was very responsive and answered all of our questions. At our arrival, we were very surprised at how clean the cabin smelt and looked! The hot tub was definitely a plus, it was much needed after spending our days walking around Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg. The drive to get to anything was about 10-15 mins which was nice and very convenient. Everything was great and we would stay here again!😊

Andrew D. Heavenly Sunsets,

Great family stay!

Colby S. Knotty Bear,

Very beautiful cabin! Great views!

Natalia T. Smoky Oasis,

We had a wonderful time at Rickys! There is so much to do within the cabin alone for everyone! The pool was the best! We enjoyed the hot tub every evening! Indoor & outdoor activities were great! We actually ran out of time doing everything that the Airbnb had to offer. The drive to the cabin was easy to get to. Very quiet & peaceful. Looking forward to coming back.

Diana R. Robeson Retreat,

Had a great time

David M. Whispering Creek Cottage,

Ricky was a fantastic host. He was very responsive and communicated clearly and quickly. The location did not have a view of the mountains, but my family enjoyed our time there and would stay again. There were a few cleaning things I noticed and mentioned to him so he’d be aware for the future, but that reflects more on the cleaner than the owner/host. Do be aware that there are no ceiling can lights throughout the house, so the living room and kitchen area did feel quite dark in the evenings and early morning. Not a deal breaker by any means, but my husband and I both felt like better lighting would’ve made us want to spend more time in the common area together. We tended to be gone exploring most days, so it wasn’t a large problem. Overall we were happy with our time at The Bear’s Den and my children said they’d love to come again. It was within 10-15 minutes of most things we wanted to do in PF and no more than 20-25 (with traffic) from downtown Gatlinburg. 5 star host for sure.

Christian D. Bears Den,

Beautiful home and location. We all felt right at home. The pool was amazing! Host was very friendly and responsive!

Jessica W. Glacier Falls,

My family and I had a great stay at this cabin!! Ricky was a great host who checked in us periodically to ensure our stay met our expectations!!!! We had a minor issue that Ricky immediately responded to and had it taken care of!!! The place was magnificent with just what a big family needed to spread out but be together and enjoy each other… Thank you for making our stay so incredible…. The pictures did not do enough justice for this bra layout with the accommodations we had!!! Again thank you so much!!!

Angela R. Mountain Top Retreat,

Cabin was perfect for us. Only thing I would add is that possibly having a four-wheel drive on the gravel, there are a lot of spots washed out. Also no cornhole bags or chalk for the pool table. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.

Misti H. Summit Splash,

One of our favorite stays we’ve ever had. The place was even better in person! The kids had the best time. The views are unreal. We will definitely be back.

Loryn H. Sky River Lodge,

This house was perfect for my family and our friends family. Together we spread out all over the space. It had something for everyone and we had age ranges from 5-39. The house had everything we needed and was the perfect landing spot to relax from the day’s shenanigans. It was very close to everything we wanted to do. We also got to see bears on the first day we arrived! A whole family of bears, we were so excited/terrified 😂. Ricky was extremely proactive and responsive. We were very grateful for this rental, it really made our whole trip.

Kristen J. Dreamin' of Dolly,

Ricky was a great Host and very accommodating. The house was beautiful and clean! Recommend this place every single time!

Bt S. Seven Pines Summit,

Just minutes away from all sorts of activities and the Great Smoky Mountains. The cabin is beautiful and so fun for kids. It felt very private, and mountain views from the back porch are to die for. A wonderful stay, and would come back in a heartbeat!

Stephen H. Bushel & A Peck,

Great stay! The check-in process was super easy, and the host communicated with me throughout the entire stay. They were very helpful, responsive, and made sure everything went smoothly. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely book again!

Lamarvyar C. It's a Wonderful Life,

Prior to our travel date I realized I made a mistake with the dates I sent a message and Ricky immediately responded and corrected the dates for me, without any issues. Once at the property I had a couple of questions and again he was very quick to respond! He sent a message to check on us to make sure we had everything we needed on the second day we were there. The booking and check in process was so easy! Also checking out we didn’t have a bunch of “chores” to do prior to leaving. Literally just turn off the lights, we did tidy up a bit, take out garbage and did laundry but it was great knowing that wasn’t expected when we checked out! Which is so nice because you already have a 1000 things going on when checking out! I would highly recommend the property! The kids loved the pool, hot tube, and games!! The only complaint is that we didn’t see a bear ! However I am sure if it were possible Ricky would have accommodated that as well.

Kristie M. 3 Bears Lodge,

Great stay.

Caleb M. Heavenly Sunsets,

Ricky’s place was great! It looked just like the pictures and was such a cute place to stay! We had the best time!

Audrey E. Honey Bear,

Great views

Ashton W. Heavenly Horizon,

Prompt and friendly communication with the host. Our extended family of 7 very much enjoyed our stay.

Derick P. Cubbies Cabin,

Great stay

Matt B. Cherokee Mist,

Great place!!!

Tien L. Mountain Top Retreat,

We really enjoyed our stay!

Harley T. Scenic Escape,

Great place will be coming back

Mike M. Robeson Retreat,

We had our family reunion there. 14 adults and 6 kids from four different states. It was perfect for all of us, plenty of room and things for the kids (of all ages) to do. It fit our needs perfectly.

Kimberly L. Ember Ridge,

Ricky was a great host—very responsive, friendly, and easy to communicate with throughout our stay. The house was beautiful and a great place for our family to spend time together. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated how helpful Ricky was with anything we needed. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Mario T. Sky River Lodge,

We absolutely loved this place! It was so beautiful and Ricky was so helpful and responsive to anything we needed

Amy S. Heavenly Horizon,

Ricky’s space exceeded my expectations. From being spacious to being decorated with intention and having the amenities we needed for my birthday vacation I highly recommend and would stay again. We enjoyed the basement level seating areas and the karaoke space a truly amazing experience.

Monique W. Dreamin' of Dolly,

The cabin was clean with a great location, along with a great view.

Bill T. Unforgettable,

Will stay here again!

Breeley C. Stunning View Condo,

Una de las mejores localidades que e hido. Para despejarte, tener tranquilidad y disfrutar de la naturaleza esta propiedad es unica. Amplia. Ni ganas de salir me dieron. Excelente por todo le soy 100 estrellas.

Helga P. Twins Treehouse,

Everything was wonderful!! Easy checkout!!

Jess F. Bears Den,

We had a wonderful stay. The host, Ricky, was fantastic. I’d absolutely book this location or one of his other locations again in the future!

Abby P. Views and Me,

Friendly, wonderful place to stay for our bachelorette!

Tori C. Gatlinburg Condo Walk to Ober,

Our group had a wonderful stay! The porch was so peaceful and everything was clean and as described. Thank you!

Lindsay S. It's a Wonderful Life,

Definitely recommend staying here! close to pigeon forge and gatlinburg! very quiet and relaxing

Sharon T. Honey Bear,

Great location, great place. Thanks!

Amanda S. Whispering Creek Cottage,

We had a great stay. Stunning view! We’ll be back for sure

Charlotte H. Cubbies Cabin,

Had a blast and really like the view and how quiet it was even tho it was so close to the city

Justin Y. Views and Me,

We had such a great stay! The cabin was beautiful, had amazing views, and was in a perfect location with great proximity to the Pigeon Forge strip while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. Ricky was a wonderful host—very responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with throughout our stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this cabin to anyone visiting Pigeon Forge!

Levi M. It's a Wonderful Life,

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