SmokyMountains.com
Vacation rental booking site aggregating listings from property managers with travel guides and planning resources.
About SmokyMountains.com
SmokyMountains.com is the largest local booking site and most authoritative online travel resource for the Great Smoky Mountains region. Operated by StaySense LLC (acquired by Guesty in May 2023), the platform features over 2,000 professionally managed vacation rentals across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and surrounding areas. Travelers can search, compare prices across dozens of professional property management companies, and book directly. Founded in 2013 by David Angotti. Employs local travel photographers, journalists, and experts creating original content. Trusted by 20 million travelers annually. Acquired by Guesty in 2023.
What sets this company apart
Combines full-service online booking marketplace with original, expert-curated travel content. Team personally vets every property management company. True price comparison across dozens of professional companies — rare for destination-specific booking sites.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 1 countries
Markets & Coverage
(1)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Condo
- Cabin
- Cottage
Market Segments
- LuxuryPrimary
- Budget-Friendly
- Beach & Coastal
- Mountain & Ski
- Rural & Country
- Family
- Pet-Friendly
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Mobile app / mobile-friendly
- API access & webhooks
- GDPR-compliant data handling
- Custom reporting & dashboards
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- SmokyMountains.com is the largest local booking site and most authoritative online travel resource for the Great Smoky Mountains region. Operated by StaySense LLC (acquired by Guesty in May 2023), the platform features over 2,000 professionally managed vacation rentals across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and surrounding areas. Travelers can search, compare prices across dozens of professional property management companies, and book directly. Founded in 2013 by David Angotti. Employs local travel photographers, journalists, and experts creating original content. Trusted by 20 million travelers annually. Acquired by Guesty in 2023.
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