About Us

Family Hiking in the GSMNP

About Us

Firefly Gatlinburg

As we like to tell our guests, “We work in Nashville, but our hearts live in Gatlinburg.” We are David, Anna, and Scott—a close-knit group of website and software developers who spent years traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains with our families to unplug. Eventually, we decided to put down real roots and formed the Troika Group to purchase and manage our own personal retreats. We created the Firefly Gatlinburg website to give other families and couples the chance to experience the Smokies exactly the way we fell in love with them: peaceful, private, and far removed from the crowded tourist traps.

When you book with massive Gatlinburg management companies, you are often just a confirmation number. We do things differently. We actually stay in Firefly Vista and Summerfall Chalet ourselves. Because these are our personal homes, we meticulously maintain them and elevate the guest experience—from ensuring the kitchens are genuinely equipped for family meals to verifying the property is spotless before you arrive. When you have a question, you are speaking directly to us, the owners of the Troika Group and these cabins.

We also love sharing the “hidden” Smokies with our guests. While millions of visitors pack the downtown Parkway, we prefer pointing you toward our favorite quiet escapes—like the Spruce Fir Trail. It is a short, high-elevation hike where the flora and fauna feel more like a Canadian forest than Tennessee, and it is almost always empty of other hikers. When you bypass the big booking platforms and reserve your dates directly through Firefly Gatlinburg, you aren’t just avoiding hidden OTA fees; you are unlocking a truly local, hosted experience.

1955

Our Family First Visited

312

Miles of GSMNP Trails Hiked

3

Cabins and Chalets We Own and Love

  • It was wonderful staying in this cabin. We have stayed in a similar cabin in the past but this was more secluded, yet still close to town. Very clean, David was very responsive when we had a fireplace glitch and it was up and working promptly. Kids enjoyed the game table, I enjoyed the trail books and we all loved the hot tub, which melted away our trail fatigue! Great stargazing and quiet nights, lovely and immersive mountain views.

    Sahm L

  • We lost my Father-in-law recently and we felt that my Mother-in-law needed some space to process after the funeral. The hosts were unbelievably kind. They went checked on everything, left some lights on for her and even left a sympathy card. They assured me that they would be available should she need anything at all during her stay. She loved it! She said it was beautiful and almost cried when she arrived. She enjoyed her stay, was able to rest and had time to herself. I am so grateful for the kindness they showed us. I highly recommend this cabin and plan to visit it myself soon!

    Julia F

  • We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin! It was perfectly located. It was secluded for relaxing family time, but also close enough to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The view from the porch and hot tub was spectacular. My kids enjoyed playing the gaming table with games my husband and I used to play. There is also a washer and dryer which is perfect for the mom who just wants to unload her clean clothes out of her the suitcase when she gets home! The owner was super responsive and answered questions speedily. We would definitely stay in this cabin again!

    Jamie