Looking for builders & architects for STR construction in Gatlinburg

[Mike H.]

Hey folks. We bought a lot in Gatlinburg a few months ago and would like to begin interviewing home builders and possibly architects. I've read through the forum, but am looking for more recent feedback than what I found. We're targeting 1,800 - 2,500 square feet to be used as a short term rental with some personal use. We're open to separating the design from the builder, but also spoke to a couple builders that have design in-house. Lot has a view, city water and utilities, and a very flexible HOA.

[John Underwood]

I would try and find plans you like and skip the architect. 

We have a 6 bedroom cabin with game room and movie room.

It has 4 bedrooms downstairs each with their own private bedroom.  

2 bedrooms upstairs each with private bathroom.

The Gameroon downstairs has a half bath.

They built the house around almost 10k gallons of water storage tanks.

If this cabin were destroyed I would build it back exactly the same as I love the layout.