Property Description

Wander Wears Lodge (Formerly 'Wild Mountain Lodge') presents a rare opportunity to acquire a recently renovated boutique hospitality property with significant expansion and value-add potential in the highly sought-after Wears Valley area of Sevierville, Tennessee. Ideally positioned just minutes from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Townsend, the Foothills Parkway, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the property benefits from strong year-round tourism while offering guests a quieter and more scenic mountain setting than many of the area's traditional lodging options.The property features seven recently refurbished guest suites designed to accommodate a wide range of travelers, including couples, families, and small groups. The diverse unit mix collectively sleeps approximately 24 guests and provides flexibility to cater to both short-term vacation travelers and extended-stay guests. Outdoor amenities include a picnic and barbecue area, fire pit, rocking chair seating, dedicated dog run, and a large, level parking area capable of accommodating vehicles with trailers--an attractive feature for guests visiting the area's popular car shows, motorcycle rallies, and outdoor recreation events.One of the most attractive aspects of Wander Wears Lodge is that it can effectively be operated much like owning seven individual short-term rental units, all conveniently located on one property. For investors already active in the STR vacation rental space, the property offers the ability to market each suite individually or collectively through all of the most popular direct online booking channels, while benefiting from the operational efficiencies that come with having all units in one location. Guest communications can be handled remotely, cleaning crews can efficiently service multiple units during turnovers, and maintenance and landscaping are centralized, eliminating many of the inefficiencies associated with managing multiple scattered vacation rentals. There is no requirement for on-site management, making the property particularly appealing to experienced STR operators and absentee owners.A key component of this offering is the adjacent C-2 zoned parcel, which provides exceptional flexibility and creates multiple opportunities for future growth and revenue enhancement. While the parcel currently features a purpose-built outdoor stage with mountain views and open lawn space suitable for weddings, retreats, and private gatherings, its greatest value may lie in its long-term development potential. Potential future uses include the addition of boutique cabins, tiny homes, glamping accommodations, RV sites, premium outdoor amenities, recreation areas, or even expansion of the existing lodge operation, subject to buyer verification and approvals. The existing stage area could remain as an event venue, be enhanced into a guest gathering space with fire pits, grilling stations, lounge areas, and outdoor games, or be repurposed entirely to support a buyer's own vision.The lodge has undergone substantial recent renovations and presents exceptionally well, allowing a new owner to focus on branding, marketing, and growth rather than immediate capital improvements. Combined with the expansion parcel, existing lodging income, and strong tourism fundamentals of Sevier County, Wander Wears Lodge offers a unique opportunity to own the equivalent of seven short-term rental units in one highly efficient location, with additional land available to create even greater long-term value.Now offered at just $945,0

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