Developers have found log homes to be a popular lodging option with visitors, so it's not unusual to see new ones springing up everywhere. And despite their bucolic image, today's log rentals offer plenty of modern conveniences. Cabins probably offer the widest berth in terms of architectural range. Many incorporate some of the popular exterior features common to chalets, like large picture windows and porches. Cabins are found throughout the Sevier County area, but you're more likely to find them in the middle to northern sections where the terrain is generally less steep and more conducive to cabin construction.
Condominiums are the easiest type of rental to separate from the group.
Put simply, they most often resemble apartment complexes and are noted for housing a large number of units in a centralized building or set of buildings. Condominiums are most prevalent in and around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but they can be found in Sevierville and outlying areas as well. This means that that company's rental properties are centralized and offer common on-site amenities like swimming pools, tennis courts or golf courses. Most resorts are made up of either condominiums or cabins. One type of resort that isn't addressed in this book is the timeshare.