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Carter Creek by AvantStay | Secluded Yard w/ Creek + Suite

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Living room features comfortable seating and a warm yet modern atmosphere.
Take a dip in the hot tub.
Roast marshmallows around the firepit.
Head to the game room for TV and pool.
Enjoy shady comfort on the porch.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Gatlinburg, TN
  • Anakeesta
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

Full Bathroom 2

Full Bathroom 3

Full Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Carter Creek by AvantStay | Secluded Yard w/ Creek + Suite

Carter Creek is the ultimate retreat in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. With a brook flowing across the entire property and a private guest house in the back, it's the perfect way to impress and accommodate any group. Wake up to the sound of water in your backyard, relax outside in the hot tub, or cross over the small bridge to find a covered area with ping pong and a picnic table. Across the lawn, the firepit is the prime place for mountain stargazing at night, while the grassy area beyond is perfectly suited for sports or yard games.

Inside, Carter Creek welcomes guests with a rustic yet chic interior and plenty of space for everyone. Spread out between five bedrooms in the main house, with the suite out back featuring the game room, another bedroom, and a full bathroom. Every room has its own Smart TV, making it easy to end the day by drifting off to your favorite movie or show.

You'll be less than five minutes from Downtown Gatlinburg, a family-friendly mountain town with everything from an aquarium and soaring observation deck to mini-golf and museums. Five cars fit comfortably in the driveway back home, so it's easy to head out and explore. With a unique and convenient layout and plenty of areas to relax and connect, Carter Creek will make your next Smoky Mountain experience one to remember.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Local Attractions: Anakeesta Theme Park, Ole Smoky Mountain Moonshine, Ole Reds, Margaritaville, Sky Coaster, Smokies Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg, The Gatlinburg Space Needle, IRIS Theater, Guinness World Records Museum, Historic District, Downtown Gatlinburg.

If you love spending time in nature, staying active, and celebrating wildlife, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is a must. Located along the Tennessee/North Carolina border and home to the country's most visited national park, the Smokies provide over 800 miles of hiking trails, rivers, and a good chance at a black bear sighting. The ancient mountains invite you to connect with one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and walk among century-old trees. Talk about a step back in time!

*Home Truths:*
- There is a pool table in the game room.
- Outdoor wood firepit located outback.
- We do not provide firewood.
- The indoor electric fireplace is located in the main living room.
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.

Parking Details:
The main driveway can fit up to 6 standard-size vehicles.
The side driveway can fit up to 2 small vehicles or 1 large

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

*Home Truths:*
- ​​​​​​​This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.

Parking Details:
The main driveway can fit up to 6 standard-size vehicles.
The side driveway can fit up to 2 small vehicles or 1 large

This home comes with a pack n' play travel crib and a high chair available.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: King bed
Bedroom 5: Two twin beds

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Gatlinburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • SkyPark - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gatlinburg Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carter Creek by AvantStay | Secluded Yard w/ Creek + Suite pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carter Creek by AvantStay | Secluded Yard w/ Creek + Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carter Creek by AvantStay | Secluded Yard w/ Creek + Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carter Creek by AvantStay | Secluded Yard w/ Creek + Suite located?

This family-friendly Gatlinburg cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Chapel at Honeymoon Hills and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Anakeesta and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Weekend Trip

The home was very clean, the bedroom space including the bathrooms was great. The kitchen was updated and had everything we needed. The adjacent open field was a nice bonus. In reading past reviews there have been ongoing complaints for a year about the beds being noisy. This problem has not been fixed. The beds are so squeaky if someone moves in the bed on one side of the house the person at the other end can hear it. Issues not related to property management but definitely kept me from giving a 5 star review:The front porch is about 15 ft from the road and it is a busy road with cars going much faster than the speed limit.While the bedroom space is great the family room area is small and the ceilings in the house were very low. Neighborhood dogs barked all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

Great Place to stay with family and kids!!

Nice over sized flat lot next to house for the kids to explore and run around. Nice fire pit to relax around in evenings. Easy to get too and closed to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Grocery store 5 minutes away. Close to many restaurants in area. Crafters loop is also near by with many small businesses that sell handmade items. Property has nice loft for sleeping children with 2 beds. Every room had a tv. Nice setup and large kitchen area. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marja M.

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

Clean & close to downtown

We celebrated Christmas here with family. It was very clean & had a lot of helpful amenities like plenty of pots & pans & utensils for cooking Christmas dinner, a pack n play & high chair for the baby & a tv in every room. A couple of downsides: not enough comfortable seating in the common room-so don’t expect to be watching movies together; also we couldn’t get the tub plug to work, so bathing baby was hard; walls are very thin, very noise Carrying; hot water heater sometimes couldn’t keep up with 8 adults; one of the pool sticks was broken & the curtains in the window did not cover it so not much privacy there. Overall I would stay there again though. It was pretty nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

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

Amazing

This cabin was so clean and had so much space. Very well kept! Made it stay so enjoyable. Love love loved the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tena G.

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

Family

Was a great property lots of room for our large group of 11. Only complaint is the living room furniture is very uncomfortable and only seats 5. So we couldn't use it much. Also needs are super squeaky if you are a light sleep. Outdoor space was wonder for out group. Love the big years.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Debra P.

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

Beautiful house.

The house is beautiful, plenty of room for 12 people. The hot tub was awesome! The location of the house was awesome! The only thing that we didn’t like, was there was no place to put our clothes, and you needed some more hooks for the bathroom to put towels. Our biggest problem was that every bed in the house squeaked so loud that the other people in the other bedrooms, could hear when you rolled over in bed. Other than them two problems, we love the house and more than likely will be renting it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carlee H.

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

Gatlinburg

Overall the property was great! There were just a few things that I wish were different. Hand towels in the kitchen Squeaky beds More toiletries (bigger bottles) The bathroom light wouldn't shut off The mattress in the master bedroom and guest house was terrible Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

One Bear Three Bear Three Bear

We had the best time at this cabin! The kids had a blast running around the property and playing inside the living room. Us adults enjoyed playing pull and using the hot tub. We meant to play corn bowl but just never got around to it. There was plenty) of space for everyone and their kids. One day driving home we even saw three bears not far from the cabin and we could tell the bears were out exploring around our cabin! So much fun! Definitely recommend this space for your next family mountain adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin R.

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

Great location

Pros Great location Lots of space for our large group Beautiful yard for dogs to run in Cons Bed frames were squeaky - the 2 master bedrooms in the house were extremely uncomfortable because every move was loud. I am a light sleeper and toss and turn so this kept my husband awake often. Mattress and pillows were very comfortable. No hooks or storage / it would have been nice to have a place to hang random items in the bedroom and bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

PITS

Very nice
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Worked Well

The property worked very well for our group of 10. We had an event at Rocky Top Sports World and it was convenient to that location and to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Great location

We absolutely loved our stay. The check in process was super easy, The house was very clean and I loved all the rooms and space we had. Location was perfect and close to downtown Gatlinburg. We will definitely stay here again!!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

peggy d.

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

Super nice

House was a great location n was super clean everything about house was great except the smart tv didn’t care for them
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cydney M.

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

Awesome trip!

Place was super nice, perfectly located near all of our activities! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jon W.

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

NIce place but...

Overall the place was fine. I am not one to complain and can roll with the punches. Just several things that was annoying. Not dressers or much room to put suit cases out in each bedroom. The night stand was small and after the lamp there was no room. The doors on each room squeaked so much I had to buy WD-40 to quiet them. The house was just too small for our family so maybe that was my fault even though I had pictures. The toilet in the guest house was just about ready to fall over. The place is nice and the yard is big to run in. I dont like to discourage anyone from going just be aware of certain things. You ask why I didnt call and have them fix things? Well your on vacation and dont want someone coming in to fix what you think should have been fixed to begin with due to the high cost to use the place. I agree that the next person renting this will have maybe no issues but these are the things and a few more that we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Tim

Everything was clean and ready for our vist
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lamar I.

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

Remodeled older home

Great property. It is a remodeled older home. These older homes have character qualities some renters might not appreciate. Has a large side yard, great for walking pets or other family outdoor activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Letty K.

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

Perfect location

So close to Gatlinburg and the Smoky National Park. Groceries and gas. Plenty for the kids to do to keep occupied. Loved the beautiful manicured yard. Even played a family soccer game. Great memories for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristie B.

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

Great Location and outdoor amenities!

Carter Creek is in a great location, just minutes off the strip and had great outdoor amenities for us during our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, ample parking spaces and rocking chairs on the porch. We ran into a small hiccup in the check in process that was quickly resolved with a phone call to AvantStay. There were a few minor inconveniences at the home that we noticed as a group of 9- (including two infants and two elderly adults) but nothing that made us uncomfortable or regret our booking. The internet connection was pretty spotty at times and the home lacked places to hang up wet swim suits and towels or store toiletries but made up for it with a well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. The stairs up to the twin bed room are very steep and made it hard for anyone to use that room but we didn't need it anyways. There are lots of games outside for use, the house is on a relatively quiet street and has a great outdoor space to run around. We look forward to booking with AvantStay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

nhut d.

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

Great location, beautiful house

Great location. The house is close to Gatlinburg downtown without the hassle of up hill road. Grocery store is around the corner. It newly remodeled. The host have all kitchenette we need for our party. We are group of 5 elderly & 3 adults, we like to cook. The firepit was fun. There was a little unfortunate incident, and they tried to resolve and responded in seconds. I appreciated their effors. I will come back if I visit the Smokey again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., Fairborn, OH

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

Family getaway

Property was great. Enough room for 5 adults and 2 kids with a dog running around!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

Very cozy and close to downtown.

We had plans to go to Florida in the RV for Biketoberfest. We hit a couple deer north of Paducah KY and the RV sustained heavy damage. We improvised and changed plans. Rented a van and headed to Gatlinburg after a couple nights in Paducah and a night in Nashville. Made the best of the situation and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viola L.

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

A great stay.

This house is beautiful. Everything we needed was all ready there. It was like being at home. The fireplace was great. I hope it is available next yr.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann S.

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

Comfy Getaway at Carter Creek

The property at Carter Creek gave us plenty of space to spread out but still be together. It is close to attractions and gave us all the comforts of home. Thank you for a lovely getaway. Mary Ann
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Awesome Rental!

This is a very nice place. Comfortable and close to all attractions. We give 5 stars for how clean it was, the large yard, and TV's in every bedroom. Very happy with these accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by AvantStay

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At AvantStay, we pride ourselves on our guest experience. We do the trip planning - so you can spend more time on vacation. With 24/7 customer support, a dedicated concierge, and tech-enabled touchpoints from the moment you book to an easy and seamless check-out, we make your experience as carefree as you could possibly want it to be. AvantStay features 500 homes in 30+ destinations and is growing quickly. For any questions about your next trip, please don't hesitate to reach out directly and we'd be more than happy to help your vacation come true.

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