Vacation Rentals by Owner

Ole Country Cabin, Gatlinburg, Rustic

Guest: Courtney (Lynnville, IN)
Date of Stay: 03/25/12 Review Submitted: 03/27/12

If you are looking for rustic, but close to town this is your cabin! The pictures and description are pretty accurate. The creek is great and loud- no need to open the windows to hear it! The cabin is a great size for two people. My husband and I came to Gatlinburg for 4 days and this was his pick on which cabin to choose from. I narrowed it down from what seemed like hundreds to five, based on price, distance to town, and an extra (view/creek/etc.) and let him choose. I think the creek did it for him! The price (stay 2 nights in March and get the third free) could not be beat! We also had to call April about an issue and she was very helpful and Bryan was quick to respond via email. If you want to stay in an old cabin this would be great for you and your small family. There are some areas that should be pointed out to other guest. I wouldn't call them cons, but I would want to know. The parking is a real issue. Only room for one car and the smaller the car/suv the better. I would have to get out and help my husband park every time- we did fit a Toyota four-runner, but it was tight. Too far in the front and you are in the creek, too far in the back and you will mess up your car. I can't imagine parking here in bad weather or with small children. The house, being very cabiny, is very poorly lit and dark. Ladies- bring a mirrror and light for make-up. The kitchen was fine for us; we took advantage for all the great places in Gburg, but I would not want to cook a meal for a family in there numerous nights. The mattresses were a bit uncomfortable but not bad and you will need to bring your own linens (which we saw as a positive). It is too far from town to really walk, especially with kids. You can do it, but I won't with little ones. Our last point was the only thing that really bothered us- the cabin has a cabiny smell. Some others have reviewed this as a positive, as authenic! So to each their own! We did like the cabin and as I stated before- if you want rustic, old, and charming in that way- this is your place. In fact it is the olny place like that I could find in Gburg! Our trip was great and I am glad we stayed here- I would recommend it. Overall close to town, affordable, and very clean.

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River, privacy, comfortable, and convenient

Guest: Betty and Bill (Brandon, MS)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

This cabin offered so much-it was clean, comfortable, secluded, but still so convenient to activities and the park without being in the midst of all the chaos and noise. Because we were a last-minute booking we actually watched the maid clean and she is very thorough.We were so glad we had read about this property before heading to the mountains-we threw in some sheets and linens in case we were able to stay here.We would rather bring our own linens if it helps us to afford a place like this.We could listen to that river forever and relaxing on the hammock or the porch is great! Parking is tight with room for only one vehicle, but so worth it.Brian was very accommodating and patient with us for calling at the last minute.Hope to go back!

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

Wonderful getaway!

Guest: Alyssa (Roachdale, IN)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/20/11

My husband and I just returned from a 5 night stay at this cabin (May 13-18, 2011). If you're a "Hilton" type of person, then do not read any further. If you're a nature lover, who loves charm, cozy, character and creeks, then this is your place! We were looking for a place to stay on a river and we found it. The river is so loud we thought we kept hearing heavy rain on the rooftop - we LOVED it! My favorite times spent at the cabin were in the mornings sitting out on the screened patio with my hubz, drinking my coffee and seeing/hearing the Roaring Fork River. The cabin is located in a great spot - not too far from the Gatlinburg shopping strip, but far enough away from the hustle & bustle - I wouldn't walk to town, however; seems a bit too far for that. The weather wasn't the greatest while we were there, but it didn't stop us from enjoying everything Gatlinburg and the cabin had to offer. They had a ton of movies (mostly VHS) to choose from and we had brought our own DVD's. My husband is a big guy (6'4") so the bathroom was a little on the cramped side for him, but for me only being 5'1", it was just fine. A few people in reviews I read complained about the floor and its slant (which I personally feel is a silly thing to complain about). Again, I LOVE character and rustic/unique qualities of the places I stay; the floor gives the cabin its charm. I'm trying hard to think of anything I'd change about the cabin and I'm hard-pressed to find anything, because my expectations weren't the Hilton. The pictures depict the place to a "t". I even loved the smell of the cabin when we walked in - again, rustic. We hope to return again at some point in the winter months so we can enjoy the fireplace - it was closed for the season. Both the A/C and heat works great; we had to use both because of the temperature changes. You have to wash your dishes by hand - big deal. CHARM, CHARM, CHARM! Kudos to Bryan and April for their ideas in making this cabin a wonderful place to stay worry-free and for letting others enjoy this little hidden treasure!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Back in time!!

Guest: Rick (Moundville,Al)
Date of Stay: 03/16/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

I will start off by saying,WOW,what an AMAZING place it is.Nevermind the small parking space,i would of parked a mile away just to get to stay here.Out of all the places that i have been,from California to Miami,Fl,Brian and April's cabin has to be the best place that i have stayed while on any of my vacations,it brought back so many memories for my wife and i,especially when i went in through the front door,when i turned the old style door knob that takes the old skeleton key,it reminded me of my Grandmaws house when i used to go there when i was a kid,and the smell of the fire place when you walk in,Amazing is what it is,very rustic atmosphere and very clean.Now that i am back home i really do miss the sound of the creek outside of the cabin,but i will return year after year,it is one of those places that you hate to leave.My family had a great time,the kids did'nt want to leave,while we were out in town visiting some attractions on our last day it was kinda depressing like when i was a kid at the beach and that feeling of not wanting to go home kinda feeling,Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to stay at your cabin Brian and April,my family and i had the best time.

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

Perfect if your expectations are for truly rustic

Guest: John (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 03/09/11 Review Submitted: 03/18/11

Authentic & charming. That says it all... This was a perfect location for a "Father-n-Son" retreat away from the family. Plenty of room for the two of us, each with our own room & bed. Everything seemed in good repair, although some floors were very "out of level". Conveniently close to town (a mile to the strip, another mile down it to the far end, and 2 miles all the way back home - but you've got all day, right? Close enough to drive in just a few minutes in light traffic if you choose, but far enough away from the strip & noise to appreciate a little country-creekside flavor. There are other nearby properties, one just across the creek from the grill and hammock poles, but it still feels like your own little private creek-side paradise. If you want all the comforts of home, you won't find them all here - but if your expectations are aligned with an authentic cabin experience, with a few modern conveniences, You'll love The Ole Creek Cabin. It's really very comfortable... Bring only one mid-size or smaller vehicle, and plenty of parking talent. The pull-off is adjacent to the roadway, between it and the end of the foot bridge. The side of the vehicle that ends up parked by the road will only have a foot or two of clearance with the traffic driving by, but the speed limit there is slow and posted, so just be careful allowing exits from your vehicle towards the road side. Plan on doing dishes by hand. Plan on getting out first to protect small children, some pets, or the elderly from possible falls near the parking area, until across the bridge and "boundaries" are established. Bring all linens. Bring hammocks & maybe other outdoor furniture, but those on the porch could be moved outside, I suppose. Bring soap for the shower in addition to all toilerties you'd already bring. Maybe extra TP. Large enough for 4 to be "trapped" during inclement weather, comfortable beds and furniture, good central heat, acceptable, but small fireplace. Wood was provided, as were extra charcoal and some other expendables. Note that during heavy rains (and multiple flash flood warnings...), the Roaring Fork under the foot bridge put on quite a show, but never approached being unsafe of felt scary. Well named, the "Roaring Fork". Slightly slow to return deposit, but returned fairly. Very nice and easy folks to work with, Bryan was very accomodating and flexible with our needs. I absolutely will stay here again! Thanks,Y'all ! NICE !

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great cabin, great experience, great price.

Guest: brandon (Dayton TN)
Date of Stay: 11/28/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

We were needing a little rest and relaxation and this was the ticket. We loved the outdoor picnic table and grill where we cooked hamburgers and watched the kids play in the creek which they LOVED! They threw rocks and waded around nearly all afternoon. Couldnt have asked for a more authentic cabin. It was awesome. It slept well, was clean, well kept and the pictures provided were true to the cabin. We would definately recommed this cabin.

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

Great Gatlinburg Weekend Getaway!

Guest: John and Connie (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10 Review Submitted: 10/27/10

My husband and I just returned from a four-day, three-night stay in the Ole Creekside Cabin in Gatlinburg, TN. We were so pleasantly surprised to find a cabin so close to the downtown area. The reason we chose this cabin from the hundreds we viewed online was because of its authentic look and it was actually right beside one of those beautiful mountain streams. We were thrilled to be so close to the water. We sat on the screened in front porch and listened to the stream for hours. We were so pleased to be able to spend our time in such a rustic setting, but still be able to enjoy modern conveniences. We watched the Alabama/Tennessee football game on the flatscreen television that hangs above the creek rock fireplace on Saturday and talked about the contrast. Also, we stayed connected during our stay -- if you sit in just the right spot on the living room sofa you can pick up 3G service. We visited some friends who were also on a weekend getaway in the area. They were staying in one of those orange-stained log cabins, with a green metal roof that was jammed into a "neighborhood" of "cabins" up on the mountain. They were paying twice as much as we were for accomodations and other than having a distant view of the mountains from an outside deck, the atmosphere was just not we look for when we get a chance to visit the Smokies. We couldn't wait to get back to the Ole Creekside Cabin. Without a doubt, we have agreed that this was the most relaxing trip we've ever taken. It was like when we crossed that little footbridge, we left all of our worries on the other side. We highly recommend staying in this cabin and plan on going back ourselves!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Second stay at the cabin. Cant wait until third!

Guest: sarah (Atlanta Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

My sisters and I ran across this cabin last year and loved it so much we had to come again this year. Im taken back to a simpler time when we walk across the the bridge and into the cabin. It really is peaceful as described in other reviews. We didnt want the condo experience. This is definately our "cup of tea". Very close to town so we are able hop in the car and hit the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge shops. Seems like the owners are continually updating. There is a new charcoal grill out next to the picnic table and a new TV in one of the bedrooms that wasnt there last year. Yes we recommend it and will stay again.

Owner response:Glad you had a good time and yes we would love to have you stay a third...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Secret Place

Guest: Mrs. O (Lawrenceville, GA Gwinnett Cty)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

My husband and his daughter/husband surprised me for my birthday and brought me to this wonderful cabin get-a-way for this Labor Day weekend. It was the best surprise ever. I usually stay in bed/breakfasts and this was the cutest place ever! Very clean and peaceful. I would love to return in the winter. Thank you for a sharing just a small piece of God's wonderful creation! The Overlys' and Driskells' Georgia

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place to stay

Guest: Tim and Tammy (Warren,ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/10

The cabin was rustic and the creek was great for the kids to play in.Description as listed.Cabin was clean,awesome to grill by the creek :) Price reasonable

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Should be advertised as a "camping cabin" not "rustic"

Guest: no nickname (carrboro)
Date of Stay: 12/25/08 Review Submitted: 11/07/10

Pros: Situated on a rushing creek. The charm of a tiny, rustic, hunting cabin, which it is/was. Very close town. Cons: Not clean, poor mattresses, floors uneven, small bathroom, parking for one car only. Nothing looked clean, I kept my bath suppies in the living room. The kitchen was charming in a 1950's sort of way until I started to actually imagine cooking in it. There were lots of knic knacs and historic cooking utentils tacked to the walls. Picture an historic kitchen laid out to look like things were in the past . Very charming but you wouln't want to cook in there. The TV was positioned over the fireplace. No problem, except that the draft (or lack of) in the fireplace loaded smoke into the house with only a small fire. I think if this was advertised as a shelter a little bit bettter than camping it would be a good sell. To charge the equivilant of a clean cabin with clean sheets on the bed, a workable kithen and a comfortable bed is false advertising. I feel for these people. They probably don't have the money to have it professionally cleaned after each guest and they should that. Parking. Wow. Bring a flashlight if you arrive at night and have however is going to get the car in wear specialt suit so they don't get struck by traffic in the process. We have a very snall car. Not an SUV. Parking in this one spot is tteteras. If you move too far forward you will end up in the creek. We parked our small ford focus, Wih lots of directing and the ass end of our vichles was still out in the road.Besides sleeping uncomfortaly I worried that our car might be stuck by traffic during the night.Over all I thinnk this place was beautiful, historic and pleasant but not for the money they charge nightly..

Owner response:Sorry your experience was not positive. We appreciate your feedback as we strive to ensure customer satisfaction and desire to keep the cabin up to date and clean. We have a professional cleaning service clean after every guest. This is not a large "new" cabin and the pictures provided are representative.

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Wow! What a view!

Guest: Mama Bear (Florida)
Date of Stay: 03/29/08 Review Submitted: 04/10/08

We have visited the Gatlinburg area for years, staying in cabins, chalets, motels, and even campgrounds, but this by far was the best stay ever!! As soon as we walked over the footbridge that crossed the roaring river, we reached the cabin. The minute we opened the door and got a glimpse of the inside of the cabin, our little 4 year old boy exclaimed, "Mommy, we're staying in the Little House on the Prairie" cabin. It was priceless. We had always admired the frontier style cabins located in the National Park and thought how wonderful it would be to actually stay in a truly rustic cabin. But....when we starting thinking about really having to "rough it", we changed our minds. This cabin offered the pioneer feel with all of the modern conveniences! We could sit on the screened in porch or at the picnic table and have lunch or dinner with the most wonderful creekside view possible in the mountains. At night, no lumpy mattresses, but the softest bedding. The bedding combined with the roaring sound of the water at night lulled us all to sleep! It was no doubt the most relaxing stay we've ever had! I hope the owners keep the pioneer feel forever! If you like all of the fancy decor and "fake" mountain feel offered in some of the newer cabins, this cabin is not for you. If you long to experience how life might have been in the mountains long ago, but enjoy all of the modern day conveniences, this cabin is definitely one that will please. We can't wait to make another trip from Florida to Gatlinburg and rent the little cabin again!!

Owner response:I am so glad your trip was a great one. We strive to offer the experience you have described. Thanks and we would love to have you visit again.

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

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Guest: The Perrys_HAC88499 (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

Dear April and Bryan, The cabin was beautifully decorated and we loved the screened in porch and ate breakfast on it every morning. The creek was so peaceful and sent everyone to sleep with no problem. A few evenings were spent just sitting out here listening to the creek. This is a nice place and it felt like home. Thanks again for the wonderful place to stay. The Perrys

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Guest: Sherry and Jimmy (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 11/01/06 Review Submitted: 11/08/06

This cabin was a little piece of heaven for my husband and me. The creek was so peaceful and is just below the screened-in porch. The decor of the whole cabin is perfect for this type of place. We have recommended it to our friends and plan to stay here again.

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Guest: sam deel (haysi, virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/15/06

The cabin was rustic, romantic, and relaxing. The sound of the creek could be heard even inside the cabin...talk about relaxing... We walked to downtown each evening and were very close to most of the amazing waterfalls in the smokies. I highly recommend. I have stayed at multiple cabins in the smokies, and this is by far the best time my wife and I have had.

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Guest: Barbara Wheeler (Knoxville TN)
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 06/27/06

Great cabin. Loved sitting on the porch, sipping coffee, listening to the creek. My sister is from south georgia and she said she wanted to go to the mountains and this cabin was the perfect place. We'll be back next year.

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Guest: barbara wheeler_HAC54988 (knoxville tn)
Date of Stay: 06/01/06 Review Submitted: 06/27/06

Great cabin. Loved sitting on the porch sipping coffee and enjoying the sound of the creek. My sister is from south georgia and wanted to get away to the mountains. Im glad we came here. we will be back next year. thanks

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Guest: Pam Banks
Date of Stay: 12/07/05 Review Submitted: 12/06/05

I was honored to be one of the first guests to stay in your cabin. I loved the rustic charm and the decorations that fit right in. The shower rod, bark and cones on the lamps and the curtain "rods" all added to the charm. The decorations made me feel like I was actually sitting in a cabin in the 1930s. The stationary was absolutely beautiful. I loved the windows and the way the light reflected off of them (especially with the Christmas tree lights). The sound of the creek was so peaceful. I wish it was warmer so we could have opened the windows. Thanks for a great couple of days. Hope to stay again. Pam Banks

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