Per the owner: We've owned our timeshare since 1995, and several things made it attractive to us.
While it was in Gatlinburg, it was just off the main streets and next to conservation land that could not be developed. So, we had the experience of being in the surrounding nature without the noise and traffic of being right in town. At the same time, we were just 2 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and just a few minutes from Pigeon Forge and any activities in the area.
Another attractive feature was booking several exchange vacations through RCI. Because our timeshare unit was in a popular vacation destination, and the fact that it was during the summer when children were out of school, it was very easy to exchange. We exchanged our week/unit several times over the years and traveled to many other vacation destinations and had great accommodations at all of them.
As Treetops owners we've also rented other available units throughout the year at greatly reduced rates from accommodations in downtown Gatlinburg.
*Closing costs and transfer fees are to be paid by the buyer*
*Buyer to pay maintenance fees for first year of usage*
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
Private Rooms
2
Price
$2500.00
Annual Dues
$
Total Cost : $19,557.00
Total Savings : $19,557.00
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HOTEL
The avg.
hotel room is 325 sqft
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VS.
TIMESHARE
70% of
timeshares are
2+ bedroom units
with an avg. of 1,160 sqft
More information on our formula...
Hotels usually sleep 2 adults per room, whereas the average timeshare units offer multiple private bedrooms, sleeper sofas and sometimes even bunk beds - adding value not calculated here. Timeshare properties are condo style units that contain all of the comforts of home... and then some!
Hotel total cost includes a 10% hotel tax whereas the average U.S. hotel tax is currently around 13.4%.
Timeshare total cost includes an increase in maintenance dues each year of 3%, as well as an estimated $1,000 in closing and transfer costs. These are estimated and will vary by state, county and resort.
Total savings does not take into consideration the added benefit of a timeshare unit having a spacious living room, washer and dryer, dining room and full kitchen, all of which add value and potential savings when you have the option to do your own laundry and enjoy a home cooked meal instead of dining out.