Building a custom cabin in the Smoky Mountains comes down to a few key questions: what it costs, how long it takes, and who to trust with a ground-up build. Cabins & Homes by Donnie Allen is a Sevier County custom builder specializing in luxury mountain homes, short-term-rental investor cabins, and design-build projects in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Wears Valley. Below are clear, direct answers to the questions owners and investors ask most.
Cost: Custom cabins are priced per project; builds with Donnie Allen start at $850,000. See custom cabin building for details.
Timeline: Most builds run 8 to 18+ months from consultation to certificate of occupancy.
What we build: ground-up custom cabins, luxury mountain homes, STR investor cabins, and cabins with indoor pools. New construction only — no spec, no renovations.
Where: Sevier County — Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Wears Valley. See service areas.
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