Category: About Us

Posted on 9/12/2024

FAR HORIZONS LODGE - THE IDEAL SMOKY MOUNTAINS VENUE FOR SMALL WEDDINGS

Far Horizons Lodge is a charming vacation rental cabin managed by Mountain Laurel Chalets, perfectly suited for small weddings in the breathtaking Smoky Mountains. Recently fully renovated, this lodge features four luxurious king bedroom suites, accommodating up to eight guests comfortably, making it an ideal setting for your special day. A team of experienced professionals stands ready to help you plan your dream wedding, including a reverend, a photographer, and a team of stylists. ...

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Posted on 2/17/2024

TAKE A TRIP DOWN SMOKY MOUNTAIN MEMORIES LANE

All of the homes in the Mountain Laurel Chalets management family are unique. Some are large, some are small. Some are older, some are brand new. Some have a traditional Appalachian feel, others are sleek and modern. Each is a special and valued part of our program. One home stands apart from the rest, though, simply because it is central to the inception and story of Mountain Laurel Chalets. Smoky Mountain Memories, a seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom property with amenities galore... ...

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Posted on 8/7/2023

WE'RE GATLINBURG'S INNOVATIVE RENOVATORS

Did you know that in addition to Gatlinburg vacation rentals and management for Gatlinburg visitors and homeowners, we also have a home renovation division? Our team of skilled craftsmen works with our general contractors to innovate and rejuvenate some of Gatlinburg's most gorgeous (and unique!) properties. We love breathing new life into our Smoky Mountain community through these projects. We know that each time a home is carefully and intentionally revitalized, our beloved city is made strong ...

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Posted on 6/13/2023

CORE VALUE #2: WE AIM TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS

At Mountain Laurel Chalets, our unwavering dedication to our core values sets us apart. These values form the foundation of our Gatlinburg rental management operation, guiding everything we do. First and foremost, we believe family matters. Secondly, we are wholeheartedly committed to exceeding expectations. And finally, we aim to be generous stewards of all that's been entrusted to us. Today, we want to share what it truly means to exceed expectations because it lies at the heart of our mission ...

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Posted on 12/28/2022

WHY LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED MATTERS

The Gatlinburg area just set a 30-year record for extended days of single-digit and subzero temps. This has proved to be a challenge for both homeowners and guests in our community. Our staff have been responding around the clock since December 23 to meet our guests’ needs and spare homes of as much damage and loss as possible. ...

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Posted on 10/5/2022

TRICK OR TREAT?

We live in an age of seemingly endless options. Just walk down your local grocery store aisle and you’ll be reminded how true that statement is. Want some cereal? Here are 1,278 options. Peanut butter? You can have crunchy or smooth or organic or sugar-free or honey roasted or unsalted or Peter Pan or Smuckers or…have you considered almond butter? The endless options can be wonderful, but they can be equally as exhausting to sort through, and we often end up suffering from analysis paralysis as ...

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