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Creekside in the Smoky Mtns. has a rejuvenating quality. Something we all need!

Condo in Otto with kitchen and patio

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Portal to the valley at 5300 feet!
Pickens Nose @ 5300 ft over the valley.
Early morning at Creekside from the deck.
Walk way to lodging
Livingroom, welcome!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Otto, NC
  • Place, Tessentee Bottomland Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Andy's Trout Farm
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside in the Smoky Mtns. has a rejuvenating quality. Something we all need! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Creekside in the Smoky Mtns. has a rejuvenating quality. Something we all need!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside in the Smoky Mtns. has a rejuvenating quality. Something we all need!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside in the Smoky Mtns. has a rejuvenating quality. Something we all need!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creekside in the Smoky Mtns. has a rejuvenating quality. Something we all need! located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Andy's Trout Farm. Prentiss Bridge Stream Access and Chattahoochee National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Host was very friendly and great recommendation for restaurants etc,.Ver central to so many places to visit -Sylva, Bryson city Highlands and beautiful drives thru mountains. Exceptionally clean!
Drive thru mountains
Murphy display
Fire pit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot overlooking the creek. Property was impeccable, host was very pleasant and helpful. Enjoyed our visit very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay! The owners were on site for anything we needed. The home was very Comfortable and private. We enjoyed it so much, we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful honeymoon!!

We had an amazing honeymoon at creekside! They are so welcoming and warm. They are very generous with their local wisdom but give you complete privacy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place to Stay

Plenty of room inside and outside. All the amenities you can imagine.The outside areas and creek below are very relaxing as well as an open Mountain View from the porch. Very private and homeowners will answer any questions you have about the area. Would highly recommend a stay here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway

We had an amazing time, what exactly we were looking for. The hosts Joseph & Joceline great friendly people! Thank you for everything, hope to be back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful! Property, home and hosts all wonderful! We so enjoyed our get away. So many things to do within a short distance of this beautiful, private and quiet haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Nice, clean, well equipped.Everything was perfect!!!! Thank you very much
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection. Well appointed with a rural setting. Bed was more comfortable than ours.

The property managers were a joy. Non intrusive but very friendly and available. We will definitely use this listing next time in the Franklin NC area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H., Bamberg, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Retreat

Beautiful setting with creek on the property. Great deck to sit out and listen to the creek and also a nice swing. This property was private but close enough to nearby historic towns to visit. Very clean and all amenities supplied. Looking forward to returning to this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Creekside.

Our stay at Creekside was wonderful! Joe & Joceline are the perfect host with a wealth of information to help you navigate The surrounding sites. The setting is beautiful, the house clean and cozy and amenities outside to enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Inverness

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Creekside

What an AMAZING view! If you love sitting on the porch drinking your coffee and listening to the flowing sound of the creek this place is for you! It is a quaint little place with a lovely view! We will be back in the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Stay for Peace, Beauty, and Rest!

I cannot rave enough! The Volks are gracious and Caring hosts who strike the perfect balance of help when needed and privacy for all. The apartment is well stocked, the view is amazing and the grounds are ideal. We walked the creek, saw lots of deer and wildlife, sat on the porch for hours and listened to the rushing creek waters. It was hard to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK R., Macon, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Consistently Excellent

We have stayed at Creekside three times so far this year during different seasons. Regardless of the time of year, Creekside has a character all its own. We enjoy the large porch, the well equipped kitchen, the sound of the creek, and the comfort of the huge bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th Anniversary

Over all this was a great experience. Owners of the property were very gracious and helpful. The property its self was scenic and very relaxing. You are stay in the lower half of their residence but we didnt hear them at all. Again we cant say enough good things about this getaway . Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK R., Macon, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It just doesn’t get any better than this.

It just doesn’t get any better than this. This was our fourth stay at Creekside and our first stay during cold weather. The pellet burning stove was a delight to watch as well as provide warmth. This has become our home away from home and we will be returning soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful escape

J&J place is lovely. Joe greeted me when I arrived, he was so welcoming and shared with me all the different activities and places to explore around the area. They were available for anything I needed. Sitting on the porch and listing to the creek was my favorite spot. I also enjoyed walking along the creek and spending quite time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in NC.

Joe and Joceline’s home was beyond our expectations. It was perfect in absolutely every way. The accommodations, property being on the creek, and Joe and Joceline’s taking care of our every need was second to none! Oh, and did I mention the fire pit at night with the sound of the water in the creek was like a dream come true. We will be coming back for many more exciting adventures. Thank you, Joe and Joceline! Paul and Lin
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles K., Winchester, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our best stays ever!!

Creekside was awesome!! It was a beautiful property inside and out! The inside was beautifully decorated, spacious, and everything we could possibly need was available. The kitchen was wonderful, bed was great, and the porch was probably our favorite. To sit together on the swing and just take in the beauty of the scenery and to hear the peaceful sounds of the creek was so relaxing and peaceful. Joseph was so kind to take us on a tour of the beautiful neighborhood but we were sorry we missed meeting Jocelyn. Again I can't emphasize enough that this was a perfectly wonderful stay with everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Anderson, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This is one of the best places in which we have ever stayed! The condo is wonderfully clean and has everything one needs for a cozy, comfortable get-away. The peace and serenity of Creekside is perfect for a respite from the new "normal". Joe and Jocelyn are wonderful hosts, giving as much (or as little) attention as needed. We were really happy with the sounds of the creek and the birds in the surrounding woods as well as with the sights of the horses playing in the field across the way, the chickens in their coop, the lovely garden and yard, and the sweet puppy Wally with his welcoming, waving tail and smiling face. We hope to visit again this wonderful mountain paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

MARK R., Macon, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best. Hosts. Ever.

From the moment we arrived to the day we (reluctantly) departed, Joe and Jocelyn made sure we were comfortable and had everything we could possibly need. While they were very gracious they remained unobtrusive. The property is secluded but still less than 20 minutes from downtown Franklin. From the porch there is a very pleasant view of a broad stream with horses pastured nearby. We ate every meal for 10 days on the porch soaking in the serenity and slept with the bedroom windows open listening to the stream. We are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for Peace & Quiet

My husband and I come frequently to Franklin, including twice a year for the wholesale gem show. We are quiet folks, and when we stay somewhere, a peaceful location is very important. We couldn’t have asked for a better place or location. The view of the mountain and the beautiful creek were exactly what we were hoping to find. We didn’t have time to enjoy the firepit, but I’m sure we will return and utilize it then. Everything was so clean and thoughtfully arranged. Everything we needed was provided. The notebook for guest information was perfect! We also enjoyed the information on places to eat. The furnishings were exactly right: a comfortable bed, comfy recliners, and a very well-equipped kitchen. Who could ask for more?While we didn’t have the opportunity to meet Joceline, we enjoyed our conversations with Joseph. Such a welcoming host!I’ve been coming to Franklin since the 1960’s, and I must say that I’ve never stayed in a more comfortable and welcoming place. We highly recommend Creekside!Thank you, Joseph and Joceline!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y., Elgin/Crossville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Living in the New Age world.

We in enjoyed the quite landscape and babbling brook while relaxing on our shaded, totally comfortable, and secluded porch. John designed and built this lovely get away. We enjoyed the interior design too. It had everything we needed for our 3 day stay. The Highlands, NC was a beautiful short drive through the mountains. Where we spent a couple of shopping sprees. Our only negative comment: WiFi was iffy, but our host had mention that. He also told us that could change as the 21st century keeps getting closer to the remote corner of the state.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe greated us when we arrived!! He's so joyful!! We had a wonderful time, even though the weather didn't cooperate, we were able to relax and rest. Beautiful scenery, beautuful fall colours, and horses. Peaceful mountain creek. Loved it. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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