David has been most responsive and helpful to my inquiries as an investor. He and his team take excellent care of my cabin and keep me updated on every situation. I highly recommend David as a manager of short-term rentals.”
Cabin owner & investor
About Ascend
We’re property owners, just like you. We run your cabin the exact same way we run ours — and it’s working.
4.9★ average | AirBnB Superhost | Vrbo Premier Host
Three things that make your
experience different.
A Repeatable System
There is no silver bullet to a great cabin. So we manage every variable that drives performance.
More Passive
Get paid without managing the manager.
Properties that Ascend
Your property gets a little better, all the time.
Hi, I’m David.
My team and I work hands-on with dozens of property owners across the Smokies. Most come to us from another manager, or from managing the property themselves and getting tired of it — either way, what they want is the same: an experience that’s effortless, transparent, and honest.
My family and I live here, and I personally invest here too — significantly. That’s why every property runs on the same system as my own, and why the guest experience matters to me as much as the numbers: great memories for guests, and a property that gets a little better over time.
Whatever your experience has been so far, we’d love to show you what the Ascend system can do for your property.
Ascend is the best host in the Smoky Mountains! David is amazing with his response times to guests. It’s great to know the team cares so much about the guest experience — that level of service is hard to find.
Cabin owner
Getting Started
Getting started is easy. We pay for it.
$0 out-of-pocket. We cover 100% of the cost to bring your property on board — that’s $3,000 we invest in your property up front.
| Item | What’s Included | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Professional photography | A premium photographer makes sure your cabin stands out on every booking platform. | $900 |
| Smart lock installation | Schlage Encode or Yale Assure, with unique guest codes that activate and deactivate automatically for every stay. | $300 |
| Initial cleaning | Fully staged for photography and guest-ready from day one. | $350 |
| Complete linen package | High-quality linens provided — no replacement fees, ever. | $1,100 |
| Full property onboarding | Listing creation, platform sync, vendor coordination, detailed inspection, and improvement recommendations. | $350 |
| Total onboarding value ~$3,000 |
You pay $0 | |
David is the man!! Have used his services twice now. Always prompt, super detail-oriented, and friendly. I’ll never hesitate to call David if I need help at one of my Smokies properties — and neither should you!
Cabin owner
Let’s see what your cabin should be earning.
One call, one walkthrough, one plan.