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The Hilltop Chalet is an authentic 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom cabin with an active short-term rental permit sleeping 16 guests, privately surrounded by nature in sought-after Chalet Village, just minutes from Ober Mountain. This proven Smoky Mountain investment property grossed $133,296.13 in 2025 and already has $109,419.43 on the books for 2026, putting it on track to gross approximately $130,000 this year. A Guest Favorite with 153 reviews averaging 4.93 stars, guests love the peaceful wooded setting while still being minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With the right design enhancements and updates, this cabin also offers strong upside potential to further maximize revenue performance. This spacious cabin features multiple entertaining spaces, including a movie theater room off the kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 6 reclining chairs, and a popcorn machine, plus a loft-style second living room and game area with a pool table, arcade games, and foosball. Both living rooms feature cozy gas fireplaces, creating the perfect mountain retreat atmosphere. Guests can relax across 3 large decks, unwind in the hot tub, or gather around the fire pit surrounded by the beauty of the Smokies. With flexible sleeping arrangements, and an unbeatable location near skiing, hiking, restaurants, and attractions, The Hilltop Chalet offers the ideal blend of privacy, character, and proven rental performance.
