When you book through Airbnb or VRBO, you're paying a premium for the middleman. Book direct with Smokie Stays and keep that money for your vacation.
See how much you save by booking direct. Based on a 3-night cabin stay at $250/night.
| Fee Type | Airbnb | VRBO | Smokie Stays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightly Rate (3 nights) | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Service / Booking Fee | $105 (14%) | $90 (12%) | $0 |
| Cleaning Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Taxes | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| Total | $1,140 | $1,125 | $1,035 |
| You Save | — | — | $90–$105 |
The price you see is the price you pay. No surprise service fees added at checkout.
Talk, text, or email our local team directly. No automated responses or chatbots.
Need to adjust dates or add a night? We work with you directly — no platform rules in the way.
Pay securely via Stripe — the same payment processor used by Amazon and Google.
I'm Zane Gilbert, the founder and host — not a call center or faceless booking platform. Meet me and learn my story → I'm backed by a local team on the ground in Sevier County, and we're a licensed Tennessee vacation lodging company (TN VLS #946). Most of our cabins are also listed on Airbnb and VRBO, so you can check real reviews and photos before booking directly with us for the better price. Payments are processed securely through Hospitable, the vacation rental management platform we use to run our booking site, which in turn uses Stripe for payment processing. Have questions? Call or text — you'll talk to me or my actual team, not a bot.
If you see an error at checkout, it's usually a bank or card-related decline — try contacting your card issuer first, as they can often clear it on their end. For payment or checkout issues, Hospitable's guest help guide covers common issues and next steps. You can also email support@hospitable.com directly with the email you used to book and a screenshot of the error. We can't process payments ourselves, but we're happy to help you sort out next steps — just call or text.
We offer flexible cancellation policies. The specific terms vary by property and are clearly stated before you book. Contact us directly and we'll work with you.
Many of our cabins are listed on major platforms, but you'll always get the best price by booking direct with us — no platform service fees.
Each listing includes professional photos, detailed descriptions, and amenity lists. If you have specific questions about a property, our team is happy to help via phone, text, or email.
Browse our collection and book direct — your wallet will thank you.
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