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Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 9 PM EST
Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM EST
Sunday
9 AM - 7 PM EST
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About
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg's best rental company....
HearthSide Cabin Rental
company was created as some friends gathered around the warmth
of a glowing fire one winter afternoon. "What if we could offer
the kind of service that you just don't see in any rental companies
any more?" we wondered. "What if we offered decent rates, and
kept the company small so neither the homeowners nor the customer
get lost in the shuffle?" "What if we treat everyone the way
we've always wished we could be treated?" With all these questions
we finally got one answer, we would start the best little rental
company and run it the way it should be run.
With a focus on compassion, service, and hard work our little effort
soon turned into the company you see today, Hearthside Cabin Rentals.
We are not the biggest in town (nor do we WANT to be), but we try VERY
hard to provide the best service to our guests and owners.
On this page we would like to introduce you to some of the people you
might meet when you visit or call us. Some of them you might have already
spoken to on the phone, some you might get to meet in person. We just
want to
make sure that you feel as much a part of our family as possible, so
relax, enjoy, and have the best vacation possible.
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Janice
McAllister, Co-Owner and General Manager
Janice has the fun job of balancing everything and everybody. Her busy
life revolves around her three children and their spouses, (John and
Nicole McAllister, Jillian and Tracy Cheek, and Sherry Stoner), eight
very active grandchildren, and her friends and work at Hearthside. Janice
primarily deals with the marketing, financial planning and long-range
growth options
for the company. She is usually the second contact for homeowners, because
most owners first go through our "owner liasion", Sandy Lowe.
Ultimately, however, "the buck does stop here" -- she will
do whatever it takes to take care of the guests , the company and the
owners.
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Danny
McAllister, Co-Owner and Maintenance Manager
On a busy day you might catch Danny in the office, but mostly he leaves
that to all the other professionals. Danny was formerly a cabin builder,
specializing in log cabins. When Hearthside got to the point in its growth
that it required a full-time maintenance manager, Danny stepped in (after
much pleading and begging by the girls in the office). Danny and Janice
usually work well together, but when you hear him growl, you might want
to give him a little space. Danny has a vendors phone list that is worth
its weight in gold (people you can count on and trust), and he will help
cabin owners (or guests) with any problems they may have. He is presently
working on establishing our golf packages, which involves a lot of "research" into
area golf courses .
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Gina Mikles, Reservation Supervisor
Gina has been Janice's "right hand" since the inception of HearthSide.
She is a busy Mom of four (Trevor, Tanner,Kela and Adam), new grandmother
of one, and manages to balance everything with a great sense of humor.
We actually call her "Giggles" around the office. As Mama Jean
once told someone she was introducing to Gina: "She isn't on drugs
-- she is just naturally that way". Gina's strong Christian faith,
her bubbly personality and joyous attitude always brighten the day of
anyone who comes into contact with her. Gina has been working in the
rental industry for over a decade, bringing a strong level of commitment
and varied experience to her work.
2009 Hospitality Association Outstanding
Manager of the Year
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John
McAllister, Maintenance and The McAllister Favorite Son
John is the only son of Danny and Janice. He is in charge of the
Rocky Branch Community Center. He maintains numerous cabins, yards
and firewood as needed. John is a "Jack of all Trades".
We depend on John in many aspects to keep this company operating
smoothly. Two of John's main jobs here are to keep his Dad out
of trouble, and protect Danny
and
Janice's precious Tennessee grandbabies!
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Sandy Lowe, Owner Liason and Accountant
Sandy is known as "The Enforcer" around the office because of her straightfoward,
no-nonsense approach to work. But when it comes to family and friends,
she's nothing but fun. She has two great kids, Gabrielle and Schyler. Sandy
deals with the owner's statements, work orders, accounts payable and any
other needs of our cabins and/or owners. She also processes all our sales
taxes reports, gross receipts taxes reports, month-end and annual financial
reports, payroll and so many more financial details. She wears many "hats" around
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| Brandi Blevins, Reservationist and
Marketing Assistant
Brandi is a very creative force in our office. She works hard to match
our guests up with exactly what they are looking for. Brandi knows the
cabins well. Brandi is also very diligent in working with weddings, honeymooners
and family reunion groups. She is very professional and
is a definite asset to our little family. Brandi and her husband Duke
have
two great
children, Christian and Cameron, who are very sports-oriented and keep
them on-the-go constantly. Brandi also coordinates our website and many
office projects as needed.
2009 Hospitality Association Employee of the
Year
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Nicole McAllister, Reservationist
Nicole decided she needed a little "adult time" after being a mostly stay-at-home
mom to her three energetic boys, Kale, Ayden and baby Zane. (After
all, isn't it fair to let hubby John watch them during the evenings?) Nicole
has fit right in with her quirky sense of humor and easy laugh. Nicole
is extremely familiar with the cabins and can help you find exactly which
one is right for your Tennessee vacation. She KNOWS which ones you can
get motorcycle trailers, motor homes or antique cars into without any damage
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Connie Nash, Reservationist
Connie has been with HearthSide since we first opened in various
capacities. She joined us full-time in the office as a Reservationist
June 1, 2007. Connie's loving, caring personality has made her
an inspiration to us all.. Connie has been to about every cabin
we represent, so she can really help you identify which one has
JUST what you need for the perfect vacation. Connie is a strong
family person, too. Her dedication to her family, her doggie, and
her desire to please our guests is obvious every day. But watch
out if you are a handsome, single man over 45 -- we are looking
for her a good husband! Connie is an avid pet-lover and lots of
fun, too
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Mary Wright - Reservationist
Mary Wright has been here a couple of years now and can help you plan
your perfect vacation.
She
and
her
husband
have
a beautiful daughter, Alexis. Be sure to call and say hello to
Mary -- she will be sure to get you a great cabin, good tickets
and a great price
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Duke Blevins -- Operations
Manager & Marketing Director
Duke
Blevins was formerly employed by a local competitor as General
Manager. When HearthSide management saw the chance to "woo" him
over, we jumped at it. Duke has organized and streamlined our
Marketing efforts so that we get more exposure (and more EFFECTIVE
exposure) for the same money. Duke wears MANY hats around
our office. One of his top priorities is
trying to keep Danny out of trouble. (He also has to keep
Brandi happy!) In all seriousness, Duke is a marketing expert,
an inspector when needed, a negotiator if necessary, supervisor
of housekeeping and maintenance staffs, and has been an invaluable
addition to our busy management team.
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Maintenance Personnel
Maintenance
personnel are John McAllister, Buddy Dodson and Chuck Hartbarger
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Now here's the test to see
if you've been keeping track:
Janice and Danny are married, working with son, John, and daughter-in-law,
Nicole. Nicole's sister (Brandi), and brother-in-law (Duke) also work
here. Sandy stays extra busy with our owners and internal accounting
. Connie has been with us forever and says she will still come to work
here even if she gets fired (how's that for dedication?). Gina says she,
Sandy, Mary and Connie are "extra" special because they've
been CHOSEN to be part of the family, but Nicole is quick to point out
that so was she (by John). So when we say we are a family...we really
MEAN that we are all a big extended family!!!
HearthSide
Cabin Rentals, LLC
702 Wears Valley Rd.
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(866) 429-0955 Toll Free
(865) 429-0955 Local
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