Tennessee-based tiny house manufacturer Hilltop Structures has unveiled its latest dwelling, the Smoky Mountain tiny house on wheels. Poised on a quad-axle trailer, the tiny house measures 38 feet long and 14 feet wide. That extra-wide width is what essentially puts the Smoky Mountain in the Park Model category. Nevertheless, the dwelling is built for those who want mountain cabin charm without sacrificing mobility.
When we cover tiny homes of this size, there is a lot more to talk about than just the layout and the space, and the Smoky Mountain earns its keep on both the exterior and interior. To begin with, Hilltop Structures uses eight-inch LP engineered lap siding for the exterior.
Inside, the manufacturer opts for tongue and groove paneling on the walls, finished with a clear coat sealer, while the ceiling gets insulated using five-inch open-cell spray foam. Deluxe vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the interior, and the windows are insulated double-pane vinyl. A metal roof caps the whole structure, and a mini split unit takes care of both heating and cooling.
If that’s not impressive enough, the Smoky Mountain tiny house also features a 10-foot screened porch. We have seen plenty of tiny homes make good use of a porch, and usually that means mesh panels to keep out insects while letting the breeze through. The Smoky Mountain’s porch, however, has wooden walls on the front alongside a series of glazing running the length of it. Because it’s enclosed on all sides, the space is equipped with a sofa and table, as we can see in the picture. Hilltop Structures notes, though, that this is a one-off build, and due to RVIA restrictions, future designs will use only railings and posts.
If the porch impressed you, brace yourself for the interior, which is part rustic, part vintage. The kitchen is where the Smoky Mountain really show off its rustic identity. Rustic cabinets are paired with a solid wood countertop, giving the space a warm, lived-in feel, while a black kitchen sink and faucets with a rustic flair tie the hardware together nicely.
The kitchen comes loaded with appliances, including a microwave, range hood, and fridge as standard, alongside the sink, cabinets, and other accessories. Galvanized metal accents and dark trim carry through from the kitchen into the rest of the great room, creating a consistent look rather than disjointed choices from room to room.
Facing the kitchen is the living room, an open space with no divider in between. Unlike modern tiny houses or Park Models kitted out with sofas, coffee tables, and other contemporary furniture, the Smoky Mountain’s living room features a bench-style sofa, a bench, and a nightstand for a lamp, all made of wood. In fact, the manufacturer has opted for an all-wood, no-metal design throughout.
The bedroom sits on the main level and features a bed with a window beside it. The only downside is the lack of wardrobe space, which the makers compensate for with plenty of shelves and cabinets elsewhere, including a storage area under the staircase that leads to the second bedroom.
Up top is a loft, accessed by a railed stairway, that adds valuable extra square footage. Two flat dormers give the loft enough headroom to work well as a sleeping space for kids. The Smoky Mountain tiny house sleeps six comfortably, two in the main bedroom and four in the loft, which is surprisingly spacious even by Park Model standards. The loft feels incredibly bright thanks to windows that let light flood in from three sides.
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Elsewhere is the bathroom, which features a glass-enclosed shower, vanity, and toilet, all geared toward comfortable living. It follows the same rustic theme as the kitchen, finished with oil-rubbed bronze fixtures and lighting that match the cabin’s overall palette rather than feeling like an afterthought. We have no word on pricing yet, but based on what other Park Models in the industry cost, we’d estimate it’s above $180,000.
