Damien was nothing short of a top tier host. He demonstration professionalism, kindness, excellent communication and insight. This gave my family a seamless stay! We visited during a rare NC snow storm, so we did not get to enjoy the outdoors but the property looked wonderful from the window. Nice weather would be an extra treat at this place! We did although enjoy the fireplace at night! Damien’s place was great for us and had everything we needed as well as great small detailing that made it even better! This is a secluded spot but yet right off the highway! If youre considering booking in Franklin, you can book with confidence with him!

Place was amazing! Super clean and the property was just as the pictures. Super low key( felt nice and quite in the woods) but close enough to everything in town to make it feel very homey. Would come back and recommend to anyone trying to explore the area!

Super responsive host! The location is secluded and just far enough out of town. The setting is beautiful with the backyard being the star of the show. We ate many meals back there! When we checked in there was a whole home stereo playing jazz music and we definitely made use of that feature. You won’t be disappointed with this stay. Longer stays get discounts too so that was an easy decision

One of the prettiest and most spacious properties where we have ever stayed. The views were spectacular and the sound of the large flowing creek was calming. Since the location was isolated, but safe, the nighttime stars were breathtaking. The house was clean and comfortable and the gas fireplace was perfect on those cool mornings and evenings. We, and our dogs who had 4 acres to run safely, will return. Warm regards, Sally Chase & Michael Lubin Emma & Bear

Loved our stay, and Damien was very hospitable!

Damien was so helpful and communicative the entire time. He went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and everything was to our liking. The house is perfect and efficient and has everything you need. The creek was so beautiful and peaceful. The yard was nice and private and our dog loved romping around with the kids. There is a highway right next to the property although above the property so you don’t have to worry about kids/dogs getting into the road. Was a bit more road noise than anticipated but honestly was barely noticeable once we settled in. And it made for being super convenient to town and restaurants :). We really enjoyed our stay and would come back!

The home was absolutely beautiful. It was secluded, quiet, and close enough to the highway so there was easy access to town. The speaker system welcomed us with soft jazz upon entry. It was a short drive to town for groceries and easy access to the gem mines for those hunting treasure. With thick trees on three sides and a creek to the back-our dogs quickly acclimated to the property boundaries and ran and played untill they were ready for naps. We took our camp chairs to the creek one afternoon and sat in the water soaking tired toes in the cool water. The outdoor area was fantastic with both a charcoal and gas grill, and a beautiful screened in porch for evening dinners outside (minus the bugs). The hosts really thought of everything from spices, condiments, and cookware-there was very little we needed to supply. The beds were extremely comfortable and the internet was fast and reliable. Damien and his staff stayed in constant contact during the arrival of Hurricane Helene.

It’s a beautiful place on a beautiful creek and a great value for the price. Our host Damien keeps it in great shape with all the listed amenities ready to go. Damien is a super- attentive host who cares hugely about his guests. For example, even though I made a planning error and booked the wrong dates, he offered a solution that worked. He also was very responsive during our stay—yes I was a high maintenance guest on this one I’m afraid. But Damien was a pro for us. Highly recommend.

Very clean and cozy. Was exactly what pictures and details said. Damien was a great host, answered all questions in reasonable time and very knowledgeable about the area. It was our first time to area and we so enjoyed it!

Perfect private place to stay, definitely going to be coming back!!

This is our second visit. We highly recommend Damien’s house. Everything you need is provided and there is so much to do in the area. We love the privacy of the house and access to the creek. I would not hesitate to book this again!

Damien was incredibly friendly, proactive and responsive. The house was clean, well appointed, and just as advertised. We had terrific internet and it was wonderful to be on the stream! We’d happily stay at one of his properties again the next time we’re in Franklin.

We had an amazing time during our 30+ day stay at Creekside Hideout! We have stayed in over twenty rentals in the last year and a half and Damien is one of the best hosts we have worked with. Damien was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and made sure our stay was perfect. Super Host Extra! The location was perfect, right off the highway, so we could get into town quickly, yet tucked away in a 4-acre wooded area on the Cartoogechaye Creek. The house was spotless, and we felt at home as soon as we arrived. It had all the amenities we needed, a well-equipped kitchen, gas and charcoal grills, where we cooked many meals and ate outside in the screened porch. Plenty of wildlife and our time spent floating and paddling down the creek or trout fishing was therapeutic. We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Franklin. Cannot wait to come back!

Creekside Hideaway Everything about this house was awesome and the landscaping was beautiful. It was relaxing swinging by the creek and lounging on the deck. We will definitely use this house for another getaway. Thank you Damian for being an excellent host.

My family thoroughly enjoyed staying here! The location was beautiful and quiet but my kids LOVED exploring the area and loved the bunk beds. We will be keeping this place in mind next time we are in the area which hopefully very soon! Cannot recommend this place more.

This was a great find. The creek in the backyard was so nice to have. We did some fly fishing and caught 3 trout. The house was great and was centrally located for our week of day hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Was close to downtown Franklin.

Damien is a stellar host! Super communicator, and so very kind! His home is a dream! Don't hesitate to visit! You will not be disappointed. It was perfect for our needs.

Loved everything about our stay at the Creekside Hideout! Instructions were clear (from directions to keys to checkout and everything in between). Damien was the best host we’ve had with an airbnb - superb and pleasant communication, and provided us with some options for firewood so we could enjoy the fire pit (without using all of his available wood). The property is beautiful - looks exactly like the photos provided. My favorite part was opening the door upon arrival and hearing the jazz music floating through the speaker system (the lights were on as well) - felt warm and inviting. Would definitely stay here again while visiting with our son at WCU (the Creekside Hideout is about 30 minutes from the WCU campus). Thanks Damien (and team) for allowing us the privilege of staying at your place!

This home alongside a rushing creek was very peaceful and yet convenient to the town of Franklin and surrounding hiking trails. It was perfectly appointed and met all of our expectations.

This was a very nice place! Can’t wait to go back this summer and enjoy the creek.

This was my first time renting an Airbnb and I couldn't be happier to have chosen this waterfront property. It's clear why Damien is a "superhost". He was quick to respond and thorough. The property was better than pictures show, and experiencing the flow of water in person was ​both relaxing and refreshing. The home was spotless, homey and offered everything I needed (plus a few things I didn’t even know I needed but appreciated). The fire pit was creekside and a perfect way to end the day. We loved being close to town and in our own world while at the house. The guidebooks he put together were very helpful - check them out even if you already have your North Carolina vacation plans organized! We look forward to coming back to Franklin and would definitely choose to stay here again.

Highly recommend creekside! Our family had plenty of space, and it was very easy to get settled in. The house is very clean as the pictures suggested. Best feature was the creek - it’s so serene to hear the rolling water and helped provide for deep restful sleep! Absolutely gorgeous at a very reasonable price. Hoping to come back in the summer.

We had a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for us. Kids loved the creek. Thank you again!

Creekside Hideout was exactly as described and so very welcoming! The pictures don’t do it justice! The home was wonderful; comfortable and inviting! The property is amazing! We could’ve spent our whole trip just hiking the property! The creek is so soothing to hear, and so close! A great place all around - we definitely plan on visiting again.

Damien’s place is a peaceful retreat that has all the bells and whistles super nice with a beautiful running creek a large back deck and screened in porch will definitely be back and the host is super responsive and flexible with check in and worked with me on our early arrival !

Wuch a warm and cozy place to stay!

We had a lovely stay and Damien is an excellent host. We were not expecting to be so close to the highway, but enjoyed being by the creek and having a nice big yard. Franklin is a nice town with easy access to fishing, golf, great hikes, and beautiful drives.

I had to do a lot of soul searching on this review - and I hated to "ding" the cleanliness part because what we found was not their fault - AND he immediately sent his cleaning crew in to fix the situation but I wanted also to leave an honest review. This place is absolutely beautiful and the water was so much fun - fishing right out the backdoor (trout!)... Damien's responses to our concerns were met immediately and he went out of his way to make it right. The location is fabulous - the roads are mostly dual lane and easy to drive - there is a chain grocery store within a few miles, and a Wal-Mart as well. Downtown Franklin was a gem! (almost literally as there are several gem mines also within a few miles).. be sure to visit the Scottish museum - we learned we are Campbells! never would have guessed.. But even with everything so close, you feel like you are miles from civilization and can just "chill".. Damien even followed up with us after our stay - he's a wonderful host.

We LOVED the Creekside Hideout! We played in the creek from sun up to sunset! Caught lots of beautiful trout! The property is like something out of a fairytale book! Especially when you’re out in the yard and the church bells sing! Everything was very nice! We had a great time at the house & it was in a great location to everything we wanted to do! We would definitely come back for a stay! Thank you!!!

Loved our stay. The creek was so peaceful & my husband caught a ton of trout. Loved the backyard porch & outdoor space. Damien was very communicative & left small touches to make us feel welcome. Would definitely stay again.

Was a great place to stay full of positive energy

great place, great host. Im really looking forward to staying there again.

Place was great! Reccomend to all!

Loved my stay there!!! Will def be returning!

Damien’s home is the PERFECT place to stay. The property is gorgeous with a lot of privacy and the hosts ensured there were plenty of homey touches. The location is convenient; close to Franklin’s adorable restaurants but also close to hiking trails, water falls, and camping. The host was very responsive and eager to help in any way he could. I would absolutely recommend staying here and will be going back myself when in the area again!

We really enjoyed our stay. Honestly the place exceeded our expectations. It was a short stay, but we had a great time. Took a lot of pictures near the creek created a bonfire and most important of all, created lots of great memories with the family. This house is in our list of places we would like to visit again. Damien was super attentive any time we had a question. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I definitely would. Thanks Damien!

I can’t say enough how magical the stay was. While we were only there for a short time, it was exactly what was needed to unwind!

We enjoyed a long weekend at Damien's beautiful home. I loved spending my mornings listening to the creek and drinking my coffee on the screened in porch. The house is close to Franklin but feels secluded and very peaceful. We cooked spaghetti one night and the kitchen had everything we needed. We also ordered pizza delivery one night which was perfect for the kids. I would love to return when the weather is better so we can enjoy the outdoor areas more. Thank you Damien for your hospitality!

Great family stay. Perfect for younger children and teens. Convenient location to downtown Franklin and lots of good hiking and waterfalls. House was very well equipped and clean. Lots of updated amenities. Creek is perfect as it has portions for younger children to walk and wade in and deeper for fishing.

What an amazing place and with such a great view of the creek. Owner has done a great job of adding the special touches to make our trip memorable. Everything we needed was there to make our trip relaxing and enjoyable! We will be back for sure!

Beautiful ambience, the property is wonderful. The accommodations in the house are great. My family felt right at home as soon as we arrived. The hosts are very accommodating and obliging. There is also a great community park with access to the river right across the road if you are looking to get out and be active without having to venture too far. I would definitely stay here again or recommend this place to others!

Perfect little cottage! Would love to come back in the summer when we could splash in the creek!

This place is amazing! The house is modern and maintained well. The creek beside the house is beautiful and the outside space is the finishing touch that makes this place awesome. Highly recommended!

The creekside cabin was a wonderful mountain getaway ! The home sits on a beautiful piece of land tucked just off a main road about 1.5 hrs from the Asheville airport. The creek behind the home was magical and the snow melt and rain that filled it, made us feel like the creeks edge was at the the back door. It was incredibly relaxing to sit on the back porch and listen to the birds and feel the breeze. The cabin was clean, comfortable and welcoming. Everything you could need is available at Damian’s place ! The bed was comfortable and unlike many other Airbnb’s I’ve stayed in, there were plenty of pillows! During our stay the weather was less than ideal so we put in one of the dozens of available dvds and played a game. Despite getting beat, miserably, it was really a wonderful evening where we were able to disconnect from life and just get some much needed r&r! I would absolutely stay here again and recommend anyone else to do the same!

Really enjoyed our brief stay; the house and area surrounding are lovely. House was comfortable and well equipped, conveniently situated and communication from the owner was great.

I work remote and rented Damien's home for a month to disconnect and get away from big city life for a little, and it was the best decision I've ever made. This airbnb was perfect for me and my pup. It has a creek and hiking trail on the massive property which makes for extremely pleasant dog walks. I never had an issue with the Starlink wifi (and I had a lot of devices connected and take zoom meetings all day) while the home is super private and secluded, the town of Franklin with everything you need is less than 10mins away. No complaints about this house or homeowner, one of my favorite Airbnb stays ever and I will definitely be returning in the future. 10/10 would recommend!

The house was wonderful. We were able to fish in the creek in the backyard and catch a few trout. Very private. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the house. Great host!

We really enjoyed this stay for our adventurous 2 year old. The town was close with nice restaurants and we visited the Saturday Morning Farmers Market during our visit. Lovely home, host, and surroundings!

Damien was an amazing host. Made us feel so welcomed . We had never fly fished before, Damien recommended Ernie to help us , who was also a great. We caught our first fish with fly rod. Thanks to his recommendation. The house was very clean had everything we needed. I hope to come back next year. One of our most relaxing vacation ever.

Loved our love stay here as it felt like you a living in Appalachian safari because lots of deer, mink, peacocks, rabbits, eagles and more visited the property regularly. The river and surroundings offer the feeling or remote tranquility but the super fast skyline internet and town 5 minute drive away mean you are still close to civilization.