Grammie's Vacation

Guest: Grammie (Cocoa, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

We stayed at Creekside for 4 days in November and it was incredible. There were 16 of us including 6 children, 19 mos. to 10 years. There was plenty to keep every one occupied. Zip line was the hit with the kids, the creek, the river, pool table, and all the extras for children that you provided. We could not have had a better time. I will and have recommended this cabin to everyone. Thank you for a great time.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Enjoyable Stay in a Beautiful Home

Guest: Kitty (Sarasota FL)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

We enjoyed our stay in this well-appointed cabin, which is beautifully decorated while maintaining the rustic spirit of the area. It was a wonderful vacation, with plenty to do for those who wanted outdoor activity, while at the same time being a calm, peaceful retreat, a lovely place to wind down from the day's activities with a soak in the jacuzzi and cocktails on the deck. The kichen is well equipped with everything needed to prepare meals, and there is a nice grill for cooking outside.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

We Love Creekside (Sarasota, FL)

Guest: Caren1 (Cape Cod, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

This is our second visit to Creekside, and this time we invited another couple to join us. We were really excited to take advantage of the new amenity at Cleghorn County Club. I swam and had great conversations with the "locals" while the others played tennis and visited the clubhouse. All of the beautiful things about "Creekside" remained, but there are so many fun additions too! The guys explored the new paths and the lake, and the ladies enjoyed the updated hot tub and expanded deck. The weather and the views were amazing! The new, modern TVs in each room were impressive, but we had little time to watch them with so many other things to do in the area! We looked through the updated and super organized "things to do" book the owners have in the kitchen, and we discoverd new restaurants and an amazing tea room in Hendersonville. We loved preparing food in the kitchen... which has everthing you need...but there were also new places to eat out. The new mudroom is convenient to drop everything and "dust off" before heading into the cabin. We didn't have to go searching for shoes or beach bags. The owners provided everything we needed to have a great time!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Exceeded our Expectations in Every Way!

Guest: Catherine, Raliegh, NC (-)
Date of Stay: 08/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/22/11

We had a wonderful stay at Creekside. Creekside exceeded our expectations in every way! You truly have thought of everything - to the fully stocked kitchen, baskets of extra toiletries in each bath to numerous kids videos, games and toys. A long weekend was just not enough time to enjoy it all! The children especialy loves the zip line. The house definitely has the feel of being in a well-cared for home, and not a "rental," which was very nice. You have been a pleasure to work with--and I hope that it will work out for our family to stay at Creekside again soon!

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Home away from home

Guest: Creekside's #1 fan (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Our family discovered Creekside in 2007 and we've been hooked ever since. We have stayed at the cabin 5-6 times now (Fall is the best season) and every visit leaves us with the fondest of memories. The Belle family has thought of EVERYTHING and we don't feel like we are staying at a rental cabin. The home is warm and stocked with everything one would need from things in the kitchen to games for the kids. The location is ideal as it allows one to do a variety of activities during the day and come back to the cabin to relax in the evening. Proximity to Charlotte, Asheville, the Smokies, Lake Lure, etc. make it easy to plan for a full week of vacation. The hardest part always is leaving. My kids always say they wish they could live there! Thank you Belle family for sharing your home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

Relaxing/Refreshing The Perfect Get Away

Guest: Jane (Sarasota, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

This was my second visit to Creekside and can only tell you that each and every review says it all. My daughter and I had a get away this summer and met up with six other teenage girls and three other Moms. We relaxed in the hot tub, enjoyed movies into the evenings, dined at The Water Oak (which is amazing as well) and toured Chimney Rock. The girls had so much to do on the beautiful property.....no such thing as "boredom" here! Many thanks to the wonderful owners!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!

Guest: ST (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

I can not say enough nice things about this cabin. The pictures do it no justice. There were 8 of us there for a couples weekend get-a-way and we had a fabulous time. The guys loved the zip line and because the weather was so nice we had a great time playing Frisbee and football in the HUGE yard. We brought tons of groceries so that we could prepare our own meals every night and to our surprise the cabin was FULLY stocked with every pot, pan seasonings, etc that we could imagine. The place was decorated perfectly and had plenty of room for all couples to have time to themselves without being on top of each other. The price is unbeatable for such a great cabin. Thank you Belle family for having us at your beautiful home. I look forward to returning next year!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Guest: Dillard Family (-)
Date of Stay: 08/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Your cabin "far" exceeded our expectations. We had a fabulous time and were able to see Sliding Rock, Chimney Rock (saw Lake Lure), downtown Chimney Rock, tubing on The Green River, lunch in Saluda, wine tasting at the Rock House Yineyards, and spent a wonderful afternoon in Hendersonville. Your location was great for all of these. I could not get over how well "stocked" your cabin is. We didn't need a thing. On the last night, we roasted marshmallows and made s'mores. The hot tub was also enjoyable at night. Your landscapting is also beautiful. The beds were also very comfortable. We would love to go back in the fall! Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and sharing your warm home with us.

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There's no place like "Creekside"!!!

Guest: Rusty Peanut (Plant City, Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

Spring Break could not have been any better for my family or friends! The Belle family has outdone themselves with the level of service they offer! From the moment we pulled into the driveway, we felt like we were home. Our usual vacations have us packing everything under the sun, but it was not the case with this cabin. Not only does it offer an incredible cabin, fully stocked with all the luxuries of home, it has an amazing 8 acres to play on. From the zip line to the hiking trail, catching salamanders & crawfish to being completely lazy in the hammock under the tress, this will definitely be a place our family returns to over & over again. We also found it conveniently close to many attractions, such as Downtown Rutherfordton, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Hendersonville (Kilwin's is a must!), Ashville, and so much more! You can seriously do as much or as little as you'd like to! Oh, and did I mention that the Belle family is just as wonderful as their home! Malena, especially goes above & beyond to make sure your vacation is nothing less than perfect! With an immaculate cleaning crew & the amenities offered, this is by far the best cabin we have ever stayed in! Thank you Mike & Malena for giving us such wonderful memories! We will definitely be back!!! Will & Amber

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: John Bateman w/ 4 Families (Palm City Fl.)
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 11/20/09

We had a perfect experience at this cabin! The weather was excellent with sunny skys and mild temps to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage. We stayed Nov. 5-8 2009 and had a total of 12 family members aged 7 to 55. Each and every one of us had a great time. The kids especially loved the zip line and creek. As advertised, the cabin is close to all sorts of cool things. We visited Lake Lure, climbed Chimney Rock, ate Lunch in Saluda(Purple Onion),went to Pearsons falls, Sky top orchard, and tasted wine at the Green creek Winery. While at the Cabin we enjoyed seeing Deer and Wild turkey right from the deck too. As far as the cabin itself, this place is unbelievable! Over the years we have stayed at numerous other cabins and this one was, by far the nicest and best thought out. Everything you could possibly want or need is thought of. We even made a pie one day and forgot a spice. Guess what... it was there. The kitchen is better eqipped than my home kitchen. Toys, games, DVD's... everything you could possibly think of. Mike and Malena have done a outstanding job making this a warm and comfortable home away from home. We will most definitely stay again without even bothering to compare to anything else. It just doesn't get any better than "Creekside".

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