Hot Tub + Fire Pit: Creekside Gatlinburg Getaway!

Hidden Gem Alert: The Creek House If you’ve been scrolling past the Creek House because of some older reviews—stop right there. We almost let those hesitations get the best of us, but I am so glad we took the leap. This place didn’t just meet our expectations; it totally crushed them!The House is a total mood: peaceful, beautifully updated, and the ultimate setup for a family reset. From the second we walked in, you could feel the love put into this home. It’s clear the owners have been busy—everything mentioned in past negative reviews has been handled. The place was spotless, everything worked perfectly, and there are so many secret upgrades that aren't even in the listing photos yet!The Vibe:The backyard is basically a fairytale. Imagine sipping your morning latte by a crystal-clear creek while the kids explore a safe, natural wonderland. It’s tranquil, soothing, and 100% worth the short drive from town.The Service:Shoutout to Monica and her team! They were incredibly responsive and genuinely cared about our stay. That kind of hospitality is rare and made our trip totally stress-free.The Verdict:If you’re looking for a charming, off-the-beaten-path sanctuary with hosts who actually care, this is it. We left feeling completely rejuvenated and are already checking the calendar for our next visit. Don’t overthink it—just book it. You won’t regret it!

Our stay was very disappointing due to several unresolved issues. The master shower head and sink constantly dripped, and the heater in the game room/garage didn’t work. We were told it would be fixed, but no one ever showed. The tiny heater provided was broken, and the backup heater didn’t heat the space, making the room unusable.Multiple bedrooms only had sheer curtains, offering no privacy or light blocking. One bedroom had a full slider door with no handle or lock, leaving holes that let in freezing air all night. We reported it and were told it would be fixed same day, but no one came.Two out of three bathroom exhaust fans didn’t work, the front door wouldn’t lock unless pushed from inside, and even then it often failed. The air filter was filthy despite new filters being available.We also found clear orbeads scattered on the patio and near the creek. These are extremely dangerous for kids and pets and should never be left outside.Overall, the property felt poorly maintained and unsafe, and most of the issues we reported were never addressed.

Comfortable and Spacious

The home, and property have plenty of things to do for folks of all ages. It's inviting upon arrival. Overall we had a wonderful experience during our stay. My grandson and nephew loved the arcade game. The adults played countless games of pool. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub at least once, but most went in numerous times. We did, however, have a few concerns; there were only 10 bath towels left for our family that was registered as 12, home is listed as sleeping 16. There really should be a minimum of 20 bath towels between the 3 bathrooms. The master bathroom has a double shower, while a great gesture, one of the shower knobs are completely broken off, so there's no way to adjust the water temperature once it's turned on. There's also blue stains all over the sink, counter and shower tiles in the master bathroom, not a problem, just for reference so we aren't charged an additional fee for something that's already there. There was only 1 new roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, again we were registered as a family of 12.None of these things were detrimental to our stay, just slight inconveniences. We would definitely stay again if we plan another trip to Tennessee.

It's was two night stay and at the end I wished I stay longer . Very refreshing and close to nature . I love the small creek behind the house and wishe

We loved the location, all the kids had a great time playing in the creek, all the adults enjoyed playing each other in pool. Only complaint I could possibly think of is, at the time of booking, the listing said there was a pull out couch; however, when we arrived we realized there wasn’t. We were able to figure out sleeping for our large group in the house though. Overall it was an amazing experience and we plan to come back again in the future.

Our stay at this property had its ups and downs. The property's stream side location was amazing! Our children loved playing in it daily after adventuring out. It was also close to downtown Gatlinburg, & not far from white water rafting locations while still being far enough out of all the action to be a quiet retreat. The house itself was clean & good for accommodating 2 sets of elderly parents due to it being on one floor. The kids enjoyed having their own play & sleeping area. However, that is where where it the pros end. From our first entry to the home, it smelled very musty & the air handler in the main living room was rattling & blasting loudly. The bedroom walls are very thin! You could hear coughs and snores from the rooms next door & down the hall as if you were in the same room! In the bunkroom, the fooseball table needs to have the handles replaced, as there are sharp edges on the metal handles. The fixtures in the master bathroom showers were falling apart & you could not regulate the temperature for the shower well because of this. The shower floor in the bathroom within the laundry area needs some non-skid flooring protection, as my elderly father slid while taking a shower due to its slippery nature. The kitchen is not fully-equipped, there are many dishes and cups but cooking utensils, measuring cups, etc are not there. The air handler rattled loudly & you had speak loudly while in the living room to speak to each other. The spa was cloudy.

Large older house with some plumbing and well issue.took 12 hours or so to get issues fixed and 3 or. 4 phone calls.

Arrangements and booking was very easy. The property was as stated in the description. 5 bedrooms was perfect for our family of 12. The kids enjoyed their bedroom with games and plenty of room to play. We took our dogs and the Brittany loved running around the property and playing in the stream in the back. Heating/cooling and all appliances worked perfectly. The only small complaint was that the cooking skillets were still greasy when we took them out to use them but we would have washed them regardless. A storm with high wind came through one night and knocked a small tree into the power line over the parking spot, and a much larger tree on the side of the driveway got blown over slightly. It ended up leaning against some other trees and the base started pushing up on the driveway. Called to let them know and we were contacted promptly. No damage to vehicles or property. Overall a great stay and we would certainly book again as this home is great for a large family.

We loved this house. All on one level.. plenty of space for 16 of us. The kids room was a hit! They all loved it. 8 of them in there. The bunk beds are a little wobbly and made some squeeking. So the bigger kids took the bottoms. The hottub was a huge success. I loved all the sliding glass doors to access the river. The kids had a blast walking on the rocks and wading in. The swing set needs repair. I don't want to say take it down because the little kids loved it. But it needs some reinforcing. We have some handy men and if we had tools would have screwed some extra boards on forsure. But we will be back forsure!