Drywall a red flag for Smokey Mountain Rental

[Kyler J Sloan]

I have heard from a few people to stay away from short term rentals in the Gatlinburg area which have drywall walls and ceilings. 

If the rest of the house is themed correctly, why not simply install wood siding/paneling over the drywall?

I have seen multiple people discard properties on account of the drywall alone, and do not understand why, when the installation of paneling does not seem to be prohibitively expensive. 

Thanks. 

[John Morgan]

100% disagree with that statement. We have a 2/2 in pitman center that is t1-11 siding and all drywall. We made it into a farmhouse/cabin feel. Picture chip and Jojo designing a cabin. We have only had 1 night vacant all year. Will do over 100k this year alone. Many people feel the all wood cabin and bear everything is tacky and our property have many 5 star reviews that mention they love that it is not a dungy wood cabin. Just make it look relaxing and new. We are building 2 more just like it. 

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