All Forum Posts by: Alan Rafferty

Thanks everyone, @Luke Carl to echo @Michael Baum's question, do you know why they drain the lake?  It was strange how low it was when we went through last week!

Greetings BP community!  We are up and running with 2 cabins near Gatlinburg and going well. Looking at adding to our portfolio and since prices going out of control expanding our search further out.  One area we stumbled across was a new development out on Douglas Lake.  Only 30 minutes from Pigeon Forge/Dollywood but it's a bit rough getting out there now.  Also, the "lake" was pretty low.

Anyone in the community have knowledge and/or experience with cabin rentals near Douglas Lake? 

Thanks!

Got everything setup and so far working well.  Got the Honeywell WIFI thermostats connected and working no problem and the Schlage with Ring Doorbell is quite simple to operate.  Thanks!

Thanks all for the feedback.  Thanks @Anthony R.  I was concerned about the lack of key backup.  Now thinking about Ring Video Doorbell 3 with Schlage Encode (thx @Luke Carl) , seems like they work well together and I lock the backup key (can have a lockbox on site just in case as well). 

Going to research Honeywell after we get down there this week and see what's already been installed.  Will update as we finish setting up!

Hi Bigger Pockets Community,

Newbie here but have been enjoying reading the forums and getting tons of info.  We are closing on new cabin in Gatlinburg this week and wanting to get setup with smart home for security and thermo.  Leaning towards going with Nest since we have it in our home and generally works well but I had a few questions for anyone out there who's used it on their property!

Nest Yale Lock- this looks great and seems functional, any troubles other then battery dying?  It seems like when wifi is down, the lock still works with whatever the last code, is that correct?

Hest Hello Doorbell- we only have one entry to the cabin so I think this is best way for security.  Not currently wired for a doorbell but I'm thinking can either get it wired or use the indoor plug in option?  Again just wondering if any issues with that.

Nest Thermo- seems pretty straightforward

Nest Wifi Router- was going to get these to make sure wifi good throughout the cabin but also for the Lock, doorbell, etc.

Many thanks for the input.  I know a lot of this has been discussed in other forums.