Tired of property managers overpromising and underdelivering? You're not alone. At Summit, we built our business by doing what others don’t: communicating clearly, pricing smart, maintaining high standards, and showing you the numbers behind it all.
Since 2008, Summit Cabin Rentals has delivered a locally owned, performance-first approach to vacation rental management. We specialize in premium properties and long-term results, not short-term promises.
We don’t lock you into long contracts. Work with us as long as it’s working for you. Stay because you want to, not because you have to.
Our co-founders, Joe and Bryce Lipsey, live right here in Sevier County. When you call, you're not passed around. You get direct answers from the people who built the company.
Log in anytime to view bookings, revenue, maintenance notes, and guest reviews. Your dashboard updates live; no more guessing, no hidden fees.
We don’t just list your property. We market it aggressively across:
Rates are automatically adjusted daily based on demand, events, and market data. Never miss a booking because your rate is too high, or leave money on the table by pricing too low.
On average, cabins that switch to Summit see a 15-35% revenue increase in their first year, without discounting.
Owners stay with us because we:
Some owners leave because we ask them to keep their property up to market and safety standards. Others leave chasing lower fees or big promises, but they often return after seeing what happens when the marketing stops and the maintenance slips.
We don't cut corners. We deliver results.
Apply NowOther companies will promise lower fees and more bookings, but Summit delivers real results, local care, and full transparency. We’re not just here to manage your cabin. We’re here to help it outperform.
Summit Cabin Rentals
Other Local Managers
Big-Name National Companies
Experience
Locally owned, 15+ years of premium cabin expertise
Often locally rooted, but may lack scalable systems
Corporate infrastructure, little to no local involvement
Contract Terms
No long-term obligation, stay only as long as you're satisfied
Usually requires a 1-year term
Typically long-term with heavy exit clauses
Owner Access
Direct access to the owners (Joe & Bryce)
Communicate with a local team
Routed through call centers or reps
Transparency
Real-time owner portal + clear payouts
May not provide live data
Delayed reports, unclear deductions, corporate runaround
Pricing Model
No hidden fees, we show you everything
Admin fees often buried in statements
Multiple fee layers, marketing upcharges
Performance Accountability
We show you bookings, reviews, and ROI live
Promises results, little visibility
Big promises, generic results
Maintenance
50+ point monthly inspections + in-house cleaning inspectors
Basic cleaning, reactive maintenance that costs you more
Outsourced or slow-to-respond maintenance models
Guest Experience
Proactive guest communication + quality checks before check-in
Limited follow-up
Standardized experience, not local
Marketing Power
Aggressive multi-channel strategy + SEO + AI Search on 9+ high-ranking sites
Rely heavily on Airbnb/Vrbo alone
Wide reach, but no local keyword strategy or SEO
Photography
Free professional listing photos
May charge extra or use low-quality shots
Stock-like photos, low detail on cabins
Smart Tech
Smart pricing + dynamic rate adjustments daily
Manual pricing or set-it-and-forget-it
Smart pricing, but no local adjustments or human verification
Revenue Strategy
Dynamic pricing + human revenue team
Limited to seasonal changes
Data-driven, but detached from real market insight
Owner Fit
For owners who want results, communication, and transparency
Great for hands-on locals or DIY types
Good for hands-off investors who accept average returns
We’ll review your cabin and give you honest feedback. If we can’t grow it, we won’t take it.
If you're looking for a passive, hands-off manager who cuts corners to cut fees, we're probably not your fit. If you're looking for clear communication, steady performance, and full visibility, let’s talk.
We only partner with cabins where we know we can make a meaningful impact, through stronger performance, better guest or owner satisfaction, and smarter strategy. If you're serious about maximizing your investment and reducing your headache, let’s talk.
No long-term contract. No pressure. Just real results. Apply now to see if your cabin qualifies.
Or contact our co-founders directly:
