The Sims 4 Willow Creek World Guide

Willow Creek is one of the worlds that comes with The Sims 4 base game, alongside Oasis Springs and Newcrest. It’s an ideal world to live in, with attractive neighborhoods, a mixture of starter homes and more affluent houses, public commercial lots, a beautiful park, and even a secret area that can be discovered. There’s plenty to find in Willow Creek. Whether you’re new to The Sims 4 and Willow Creek, or if you’re a veteran player and want to know everything about it, this guide will take you on a complete tour.

We have plenty of other world guides for The Sims 4 to check out, including these:

• Nordhaven (Businesses & Hobbies Expansion)
• Ravenwood (Life & Death Expansion)
• Ciudad Enamorada (Lovestruck Expansion)
• Chestnut Ridge (Horse Ranch Expansion)
• Tomarang (For Rent Expansion)
• Copperdale (High School Years Expansion)
• San Sequoia (Growing Together Expansion)
• Tartosa (My Wedding Stories Game Pack)

An Overview of Willow Creek

Being one of the base game worlds of The Sims 4, you really can’t go wrong with Willow Creek. It’s a great place to live in and visit. Even with all the DLC and other worlds available, you’ll find yourself drawn back to Willow Creek over and over for the following reasons:

• It has more than one starter home available.
• There are lots of empty Lots to build on.
• All the Lots are well designed and attractive.
• It includes 6 neighborhoods (including the big park), each offering something different.
• It’s home to some iconic Sims.
• It’s a great place for finding collectibles.
• If you have The Sims 4 Seasons, you experience the best of all four seasons.

Climate in Willow Creek (Seasons Expansion)

If you want to experience all four seasons, then Willow Creek is the perfect place for that. You’ll get to savor the joys of spring, summer, fall, and winter as they come and go. You’ll get blistering hot summers with the occasional raging thunderstorm, and in the winter, Willow Creek will be blanketed under snow. Fall brings out beautiful autumn colors, while everything blooms back into life in the spring.

Collectibles in Willow Creek

Willow Creek is a haven for collectibles, whether you’re looking for frogs, digging for gems, crystals, and harvestable plants. If you want to find collectibles, you’ve come to the right place.

Below is a complete list of every collectible spot in Willow Creek, broken down by neighborhood. This also includes Magnolia Blossom Park.

Courtyard Lane
Dig Rock	Near the fishing spot behind Riverside Roost (aka the long house) Near the bridge of the first fishing spot In the park
Dirt Spot	In the park
Fishing Spot	Along the stream near the bridge Behind Rindle Rose Behind Riverside Roost
Frog Log	Near the fishing spot behind Riverside Roost In the park
Harvestables	Mushroom – In the park Onion – In the park Rose – To the right of Brook Bungalow Rose 2 – In a corner near the park Snapdragon –  Near the fishing spot behind Riverside Roost Snapdragon 2 – To the right of Brook Bungalow Snapdragon 3 – Near the bridge of the first fishing spot Strawberry – In the park
Crawdad Quarter
Dig Rock	Near the grill Along the back left, near the second fishing spot Along the back left, near the third fishing spot Near the fourth fishing spot Along the back near the club and museum By the museum
Fishing Spot	Near the grill Along the left end, there are 3 fishing spots The right end, behind the museum
Frog Log	Near the grill Near fishing spot 4
Harvestables	Apple Tree – Near the grill Apple Tree 2 – Near the fourth fishing spot Apple Tree 3 – Along the path behind the library Apple Tree 4 – Along the back near the club and museum Apple Tree 5 – By the museum Bluebell – Along the back left, near the third fishing spot Bluebell 2 – Behind the library Bluebell 3 – Near the museum Lily – Along the back left, near the second fishing spot Lily 2 – Along the back left, near the third fishing spot Lily 3 – Along the back left, near the third fishing spot Onion – Along the back left, near the second fishing spot Onion 2 – Behind the gym Onion 3 – By the museum Pear Tree – In the park Pear Tree 2 – Along the back left, near the second fishing spot Pear Tree 3 – Along the back left, near the third fishing spot Potato – By the museum Rose – Along the back near the club and museum Snapdragon – Along the path behind the library Snapdragon 2 – Behind the library Snapdragon 3 – Behind the club Snapdragon 4 – Along the back near the club and museum Snapdragon 5 – Along the back near the club and museum Strawberry – Near the grill Strawberry 2 – Along the path behind the library Strawberry 3 – Near the museum
Foundry Cove
Dig Rock	By Streamlet Single (aka the green house) By Crick Cabana near the fishing spot Near the special tree Near the community garden
Fishing Spot	At the stream by Streamlet Single Behind Crick Cabana Near the special tree
Frog Log	By Crick Cabana near the fishing spot Near the special tree In the community garden
Harvestables	Bluebell – By the stream behind Streamlet Single Bluebell 2 – Near the special tree, where the third fishing spot is Bluebell 3 – Behind the house Mushroom – In the community garden In the community garden: Strawberry, potato, 2 chrysanthemum, bluebell, snapdragon, apple tree
Magnolia Blossom
Dig Rock	At the back of the park At the back by a fence Front left of the park Near the restrooms
Dirt Spot	By a tree near the back
Fishing Spot	There are 3 fishing spots by the water at the top end of the park. There’s a pond to fish in at the Park Lot itself.
Frog Log	At the back of the park Front left of the park
Harvestables	Apple Tree – Near the grill Apple Tree 2 – Right side of park Apple Tree 3 – Left side of the park Apple Tree 4 – Left side of the park Apple Tree 5 – Front left of the park Lily – Near the hollow log Lily 2 – Right side of park Lily 3 – Left side of the park Pear Tree – Near the grill Pear Tree 2 – Right side of park Pear Tree 3 – Left side of the park Snapdragon – At the back of the park Snapdragon 2 – Left side of the park Snapdragon 3 – Front left of the park Snapdragon 4 – By the road Snapdragon 5 – Near the restrooms Strawberry – Right side of park Strawberry 2 – Right side of park Strawberry 3 – At the back of the park Strawberry 4 – Front left of the park
Pendula View
Dig Rock	Back left of Umbrage Manor By the path in the park
Dirt Spot	By the path in the park
Fishing Spot	At the pond by Hallow Slough. Behind the Goth manor. Near the boat behind Parkshore (aka the green house).
Frog Log	By a tree next to the pond near to Parkshore. By the fishing spot where the grill is.
Harvestables	Basil – Behind the Goth’s home Bluebell – Back left of Parkshore Bluebell 2 – By a willow tree near the grill Lily – Along the path near the community garden Lily 2 – In the fountain garden Mushroom – By a willow tree next to the road Snapdragon – To the left of Umbrage Manor, near the arch Snapdragon 2 – In the fountain garden Strawberry – Back left of Umbrage Manor Strawberry 2 – By the path in the park Strawberry 3 – Near the grill in the park In the community garden: 8 snapdragons, a pear tree, 2 roses, 2 bluebells, 2 apple trees, 4 strawberries.
Sage Estates
Dig Rock	At one end of the beach Near Oakenstead under some willow trees Along a back path
Dirt Spot	To the right of Cypress Terrace By some mossy rocks near Cypress Terrace
Fishing Spot	On the beach along the shoreline. There are 2 fishing spots side-by-side. 2 more fishing spots are at the stream by Oakenstead. Another fishing spot is located further up, next to a broken platform.
Harvestables	Apple Tree – By a bench near the old fishing platform Basil – near the beach Lily – By a tree near the stream Lily 2 – On the drive of Oakenstead Onion – At the base of the cliff where Cypress Terrace is Pear Tree – near the beach Pear Tree 2 – On the hill near the stream Pear Tree 3 – Back right of Cypress Terrace Pear Tree 4 – To the right of Cypress Terrace Snapdragon – By the lamppost on the beach Snapdragon 2 – On the front drive garden of Oakenstead Snapdragon 3 – The front drive garden of Cypress Terrace Strawberry – Near Oakenstead among some red flowers Strawberry 2 – By the hill near the stream Strawberry 3 – Back left of Cypress Terrace Strawberry 4 – To the right of Cypress Terrace
Sylvian Glade
Dirt Spot	To the left of the water In the glade In the glade
Fishing Spot	By the water with the rainbow At the pond
Frog Log	By the water’s fishing spot
Harvestables	Basil – To the left of the water Basil 2 Basil 3 Bluebell Bluebell 2 Bluebell 3 Cherry Tree Lily – To the left of the water Lily 2 Lily 3 Mushroom – 6 of these can be found in a circle Pear Tree Pear Tree 2 Snapdragon – To the left of the water Snapdragon 2 Snapdragon 3 Strawberry – To the left of the water Strawberry 2

Lots in Willow Creek

There are lots of, well, Lots, in Willow Creek. In fact, this world probably competes with having the most Lots in any world in The Sims 4. We’ll guide you through each of the 5 neighborhoods, plus the big park, and break down in detail what you can find at each Lot, whether they’re an empty or occupied residential, or a commercial Lot. We’ll also look at the hidden area that can be discovered, Sylvian Glade.

Courtyard Lane

Description: “Courtyard Lane offers affordable homes for the upwardly mobile set. Classic styling mingles with larger shotguns and more expansive homes.”

Brook Bungalow

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§91,681
Size	40 x 30
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2

 

This place might have the word Bungalow in its name, but don’t mistake it for being small. This is the biggest property in the Courtyard Lane neighborhood, and the most expensive vacant home. It’s an ideal size for a biggish family. 

• Ground Floor: There’s a porch stretching across the front of the house. From the hallway, there’s a kitchen and dining room on the left, then a living room on the right. At the top end is a bathroom.
• Backyard: In the back, there’s a moderately-sized fenced-off portion containing a bench, grill, garden planters, and even a set of monkey bars. There’s plenty more space on offer though, so if you like, you can either extend or even remove the fences to give yourself a bigger space.
• First Floor: On the next floor up is a landing with a study area. Off the landing are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. You can also find 2 balconies.

Pique Hearth

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Yes (Pancakes Household)
Cost	§120,945
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2
Lot Traits	Homey

 

Aside from Brook Bungalow, Pique Hearth is probably the most lavish and attractive home in Courtyard Lane. It’s also the most expensive, naturally. It’s also home to the famous Pancakes family. Note how Bob and Eliza have separate bedrooms.

• Basement: This is the only property in the whole of Willow Creek to have a basement. It functions as a cool hangout space, furnished with a personal bar, jukebox, TV, and workout equipment.
• Ground Floor: There’s a lot of space on the ground floor, which includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, and even a sunroom around the back. 
• Backyard: The back garden has been lovingly-landscaped, and includes seating, garden planters, and even a shed containing a woodworking table.
• First Floor: There’s lots to find upstairs! There are Bob and Eliza’s separate bedrooms, but there’s also two bathrooms, a small child’s room, and a study.

Potters Splay

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§2,500
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	None
Bathrooms	None

 

Potters Splay is the empty Lot of Courtyard Lane. It might not look that big at first glance, but it’s surprising how much you can get into a 30 x 20 Lot. You only need to look at the other Lots in the neighborhood to see an example.

Rindle Rose

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§35,074
Size	20 x 15
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1

 

Rindle Rose is the smallest property of Courtyard Lane, but it’s just out of reach for starter Sims. It’s a good place to live if you have a single Sim, a couple, or even a small family. It’s a nice cozy house that shouldn’t be overlooked.

At Rindle Rose, you can find a nicely landscaped front yard, a front porch, living space/kitchen, one bathroom, and two bedrooms. The bedrooms are exactly the same size, and they can both be double bedrooms.

Riverside Roost

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§40,114
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2

 

Riverside Roost has an unusual design, being long shaped that goes sideways. Therefore, you might find it easier playing this Lot facing the side of the house, not the front.

• Ground Floor: At the front, you’ll find a living space/study/dining. Along the hallway in a separate room is the kitchen. If you like, you can delete these walls to make it all open plan. At the back, there’s a bathroom and bedroom. Although the pre-furnished bedroom is designed for a single Sim, it can easily work as a double bedroom.
• Backyard: Outside are two porches; a bigger one out front and a much smaller one to the back right. There is a backyard, but it’s not been specially landscaped or has any significant features, so feel free to use your creativity and place whatever you like out here. There’s even room for a swimming pool!
• First Floor: There’s less space upstairs, but you’ll still find a bedroom and a bathroom, plus a balcony. If you want, you can remove the roof from the front of the house and extend the first floor to give yourself some extra rooms.

Crawdad Quarter

Description: “Crawdad Quarter is the heart of Willow Creek. All of the town’s liveliness, from parks to nightlife, can be found in this neighborhood.”

Blue Velvet

Lot Type	Nightclub
Cost	§93,558
Size	30 x 20

 

Do you like jazz? Then you’ll like the Blue Velvet club, a cool hangout for older Sims who want to have a drink or groove to some tunes, day or night. There’s a piano as well as a microphone for entertaining visitors. This is a good spot if your Sim wants to gather some tips from busking. There’s not much upstairs, except for the restrooms and a balcony. If you want to spend a moment outside, there’s a bench by a fountain in the courtyard.

Generally, this is a good place to meet up with friends or go on a romantic date, especially if your Sim enjoys drinking or music.

Movers & Shakers

Lot Type	Gym
Cost	§85,139
Size	30 x 20

 

Sims looking for a good workout have come to the right place with Movers & Shakers, Willow Creek’s gym. You’ll find plenty of equipment to work out with here, including punching bags, workout equipment, and treadmills. If you want a break between working out, head upstairs to the lounge for a rest or catch up with friends, or grab a quick shower.

There’s an outdoor courtyard, but there’s not really much here. If you wish, you could alter this space and add in a swimming pool. There’s plenty of room for it, and Willow Creek doesn’t have a public pool.

Municipal Muses

Lot Type	Museum
Cost	§122,873
Size	40 x 30

 

Municipal Muses is Willow Creek’s local museum, specializing in history and art. It also includes a big garden with lots of seating if you want to take some time outside enjoying the sights and sounds of the peaceful neighborhood.

Inside, you’ll find two floors. Downstairs are some restrooms and artwork to admire, as well as benches to sit on. Upstairs is more artwork, but also some easels if you fancy daubing away.

Something else worth mentioning is the mini bar on the back porch, if you want your Sim to practice their Mixology or rustle up some drinks. There’s also a grand piano if you want to play a tune or two.

Municipal Muses is a peaceful location, a place where art lovers can come and view some art, but also work on some creative skills. It’s a great place to spend some quiet time.

Willow Creek Archive

Lot Type	Library
Cost	§103,410
Size	30 x 20

 

The Willow Creek Archive, aka the library, is the perfect place to read books, use the computer, play chess, and there’s even a play room for younger Sims. While it is a good space for studying and working, it also functions well as a hangout spot, if you want to meet up with friends or even make new ones.

Foundry Cove

Description: “Located in southern Willow Creek, Foundry Cove has lots of character (and its share of characters). Residents enjoy modest homes with a canal nearby for fishing and a charming active railroad.”

Bargain Bend

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§2,000
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	None
Bathrooms	None

 

If you want to build something from scratch, or find an empty Lot to place something new, then Bargain Bend is your answer to that in Foundry Cove. It’s got enough space to build something decent, and it’s right next door to a fishing spot if you have any keen anglers.

Crick Cabana

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§13,268
Size	20 x 15
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1

 

Crick Cabana is a good choice for a household just starting out, especially as it’s affordable and has two bedrooms as opposed to just one. The only downside compared to Daisy Hovel is there is less space for expansion, unless you plan to expand up with an extra level or down into the basement. There’s a little space for outdoors, but don’t think you’ll have room for a pool or placing bigger objects like rocket ships.

Inside the house is a living room/kitchen/dining space, with a double bedroom right at the back, a smaller bedroom on the right, and a small bathroom opposite. There’s also a small front porch.

Daisy Hovel

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§15,891
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1

 

This house is fit for a single Sim or a couple. It’s also easily affordable as a starter home. It may not look like much, but it’s got flexibility for expansion. You can add another floor or two, or extend the house along, since there’s plenty of space left over, unless you want to use that to landscape the backyard further.

Inside, you’ll find a living room with a kitchen. At the back is one bedroom and one bathroom. If you like smaller spaces, you’ll have fun decorating this place to your heart’s content.

Garden Essence

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Yes (BFF Household)
Cost	§85,545
Size	40 x 30
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1
Lot Traits	Convivial

 

Garden Essence is easily the most lavish house in Foundry Cove, already occupied by the BFFs (Travis, Liberty, and Summer). 

• Ground Floor: There’s a front porch, and inside is a large living space/kitchen/dining room. Down the hallway, you’ll find 3 bedrooms plus a bathroom.
• Backyard: The back garden is closed in, but it is huge. There’s a porch with a grill, and a swimming pool!

Streamlet Single

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§15,415
Size	20 x 15
Bedrooms	1
Bathrooms	1

 

Streamlet Single is similar to Daisy Hovel, having just one bedroom and bathroom, and similarly priced. It’s a nice little starter home though for a single Sim or a couple, with potential for expansion.

This home contains a front porch, small garden space, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

Sylvian Glade

Sylvian Glade isn’t a Lot, but a hidden area, which you can find in Foundry Cove. Getting there is very simple. You don’t need any skills or equipment. Here’s how you unlock the area:

• To the back right of Crick Cabana (the top end of Foundry Cove), there’s a special-looking tree. You can interact with this tree.
• First, use the View interaction 2 times.
• You’ll unlock Water. Do this 2 times and View again.
• You can now talk to the tree with interactions such as Discuss Nature and Compliment Leaves. Do so 2 times.
• An entrance way will appear in the tree trunk, and a new interaction called Explore will become available. Select this to enter the tree, where an off-screen adventure begins.
• Select the following options when prompted. If you choose the wrong one, you’ll return to the entrance and have to start again:

1. Follow the Sound
2. Follow Downstream
3. Enter the Mist

• You’ll now unlock Sylvian Glade. When prompted, select Travel, then OK to confirm.
• From this point on, you can travel to Sylvian Glade any time you want. However, you’ll need to travel to Foundry Cove to access the tree to get there each time.

Sylvian Glade is a beautiful tranquil spot where no other Sims visit. Here, you can collect wild plants, go fishing, and go frog hunting. Note that there aren’t any amenities here, such as restrooms or even a place to sit, so keep an eye on your Sims’ Needs.

Magnolia Blossom Park

Description: “Magnolia Blossom Park is a historic park where Willow Creek inhabitants from all walks of life can come together to enjoy nature in a lush, green environment.”

Lot Type	Park
Cost	§69,642
Size	50 x 50

 

Magnolia Blossom Park is what you might call the ultimate beauty hangout spot of Willow Creek. It’s where you go to be at one with nature, while meeting other Sims as well. This place is huge, extending well beyond the official Park Lot. Here’s a rundown of everything you can find here:

• Chess tables
• A play area with a pirate ship and monkey bars
• Grills and picnic tables
• Tables and seating
• Restrooms
• A pond for fishing and frog hunting

Pendula View

Description: “This historical section of Willow Creek, the Garden Community boasts large mansions and the cache that comes with living in them.”

Hallow Slough

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§5,500
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	None
Bathrooms	None

 

Hallow Slough is Pendula View’s empty property. Nothing has been built here at all, so feel free to construct your dream home, or even a commercial property. This Lot backs off to a park, making it an ideal spot.

Ophelia Villa

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Yes (Goth Household)
Cost	§226,386
Size	30 x 20
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Lot Traits	Great Acoustics

 

Ophelia Villa, home to the Goth family – and this place certainly is Gothic! You can redecorate if the dark colors aren’t your style, but this property is so classy and iconic, it’s kind of hard to make changes to it. This home truly is decked out with the Goth family in mind!

• Ground Floor: From the ornate hallway, you can find a large parlor room, a kitchen, and dining room.
• Backyard: There’s not much to find outside, except a small graveyard and fountain. There’s plenty of potential for expansion in the backyard.
• First Floor: From the landing, there are two large bedrooms and a bathroom.
• Second Floor: Up another flight of stairs, you’ll find another bedroom (presumably Mortimer and Bella’s), a bathroom, small study, and even a small cupboard room.

Parkshore

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§101,951
Size	40 x 30
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3

 

Parkshore is another beautifully landscaped and designed property, empty and free to be moved into. It’s more affordable than Umbrage Manor, but too far out of reach for any starter households. Also, it’s got the advantage of having more bedrooms and bathrooms than the more expensive manor. One thing to note is that Parkshore is designed as a long-shaped building, so it may be easier to view and play this property from a side view instead of looking in from the street.

• Ground Floor: The porch extends around the front of the house. Inside, you’ll find a long-shaped living room/study space. Off this space is a downstairs bathroom. At the top end is the kitchen and dining rooms. On the right side is another porch leading onto the backyard.
• Backyard: Around the back of the house, you can find a fenced-in area complete with some seating and a grill.
• First Floor: Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, two of them decorated for kids in mind, plus a bathroom. Strangely, this property is stated to have 3 bathrooms, but there only appears to be two. Still, you can always add another one in!

Umbrage Manor

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§157,882
Size	40 x 30
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2

 

This is a large classic-style home, ideal for a family to live in. It is the most expensive vacant home in Pendula View, but not as outrageously expensive as the ones in Sage Estates. 

• Ground Floor: From the porch into the hallway, on the left you’ll find the separate kitchen and dining rooms. On the right is the large living room. A bathroom with a bathtub can be found on this side of the manor as well.
• Backyard: The back garden is walled in and perhaps not as extensively big as some other gardens, but it’s still big enough. It’s nicely landscaped with some garden planters and a table-and-chair set-up. You might be able to fit a swimming pool in this backyard, but not a huge one.
• First Floor: Up the stairs from the landing, you’ll find 3 bedrooms, including a child’s bedroom, which has its own balcony. You can reorganize this space so the adults have the balcony instead of the younger members. There’s also only one bathroom that everyone will have to share, unless you want to build a second upstairs bathroom.

Sage Estates

Description: “Willow Creek’s most desirable area. Sage Estates features large, sprawling estates, lush landscaping, and the best high society has to offer.”

Cypress Terrace

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	Yes (Spencer-Kim-Lewis Household)
Cost	§232,512
Size	40 x 30
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	5
Lot Traits	Natural Light

 

Cypress Terrace is a gorgeous modern mansion set in picturesque Sage Estates. It is also home to the largest household in Willow Creek: the Spencer-Kim-Lewis household. It is set on a hill and even has its own driveway. Cypress Terrace is a huge property, so let’s break it down so we can give you a tour:

• Ground Floor: An open-plan hallway and living room, which leads into the kitchen. There’s also a small foyer leading off the main hallway. From the hallway, you can find a small bathroom with a shower. From the kitchen, you can find a double bedroom, complete with its own bathroom. Finally, there’s an indoor garden with some empty planters if you want to do some gardening.
• Backyard: Outside, you can find a seating area, a large swimming pool with some sun loungers, and some garden planters.
• First Floor: There’s a big landing on this level, which leads to several rooms, including a child’s bedroom, and a double bedroom with a bathroom and balcony.
• Second Floor: Lots more can be found on the top floor, including a large landing with an area including an easel, child’s activity table, and grand piano. Rooms leading off from the landing include a classic-style bedroom with a modern bathroom, another bedroom and bathroom, and a balcony.

Cypress Terrace is a very attractive home, but beware that if you want to boot out the household living there and move another family in, they’re going to need a TON of cash to do so. Fancy homes don’t come cheap! If they do have the funds though, it’s guaranteed to be well worth it.

Oakenstead

Lot Type	Residential
Occupied	No
Cost	§231,138
Size	50 x 50
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3

 

This is the other mansion available in Sage Estates, but unlike Cypress Terrace, Oakenstead is totally vacant, ready to move a new family in. However, it carries a similar hefty price tag to Cypress Terrace, but if your Sims can afford it, why not live in luxury in one of the most lavish neighborhoods in Willow Creek? Also, Oakenstead has a more classic-style to it compared to the more modern Cypress Terrace (although you can always redecorate if this isn’t to your taste).

Here’s a quick tour of Oakenstead:

• Ground Floor: Entering via the large front porch, you can find a large living space, with a dining room next door. The huge kitchen can also be found on the ground level. There’s lots of space to place down different kitchen appliances and gizmos if you want to experiment and whip up wonderful culinary delights! There’s a small bathroom downstairs as well.
• Backyard: In a walled area, you can find a table with a grill nearby. The garden also includes a gazebo your Sims can sit out at and enjoy the views of the neighborhood. There are also a few garden planters to find.
• First Floor: Upstairs are four large bedrooms, plus two medium-sized bathrooms. There’s also a large balcony leading off the landing, and the back bedroom has its own balcony with an easel.

Oakenstead might not be quite as big and elaborate as Cypress Terrace, but don’t think it’s a downgrade. This is still a beautiful home, especially for a wealthy family. It has a lot of potential for living a happy life, pursuing careers and hobbies, as well as potential for redecoration if the current style isn’t much to your taste.

Residents of Willow Creek

Willow Creek has some of the most iconic residents in The Sims 4. These include the famous Goth family, not to mention the group of Sims from the MySims franchise. Let’s not forget the Pancakes either! 

Altogether, there are 4 pre-made families living in Willow Creek, one in each of the four residential neighborhoods. You can learn more about these families and the individual members in more detail.

BFF Household

Residence: Garden Essence

Funds: §9,000

If you’ve played MySims, the spin-off game from The Sims, these 3 Sims might be familiar to you. Travis Scott, Liberty Lee, and Summer Holiday come straight from this very game, retrofitted for The Sims 4.

If you’re not familiar with who they are or their general backstory, it’s basically that Summer and Liberty both have feelings for Travis. Who you choose to partner him up with is entirely up to you, as both girls are very sweet and deserving in their own ways. Whatever happens, these 3 Sims will always be the best of friends.

Compared to Summer, Liberty’s a little geekier. She even has the Geek trait! She also works in the Astronaut career, and has the Nerd Brain Aspiration assigned to her. She’s a cute and endearing character, one that you’ll enjoy playing and see where life takes her.

Liberty Lee
Gender	Female
Age	Young Adult
Career	Module Cleaner (Astronaut, Level 2)
Traits	Geek, Clumsy, Bookworm, Quick Learner
Aspiration	Nerd Brain
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Pessimistic Sims
Skills	Logic | 2
Relationships	Travis Scott | Acquaintances, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level Summer Holiday | Acquaintances, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level
Relationship Preferences	Romance | No One WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

Summer is much more outgoing, bolder, and braver than Liberty. She might have an easier time winning over Travis, but then again, maybe Liberty is more Travis’ type? Summer currently works in the Culinary career, but if I’m being honest, I always saw her doing something else, maybe pursuing the Athletic career, since she’s active? It’s not too late to change career paths, especially as she’s in the very early stages and hasn’t advanced much in her culinary skills.

Summer Holiday
Gender	Female
Age	Young Adult
Career	Head Dishwasher (Culinary, Level 2)
Traits	Cheerful, Outgoing, Active, Gregarious
Aspiration	Friend of the World
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Argumentative Sims
Skills	Cooking | 2 Mixology | 2 Video Gaming | 1
Relationships	Liberty Lee | Acquaintances, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level Travis Scott | Acquaintances, Awful Compatibility, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level
Relationship Preferences	Romance | No One WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

Is Travis really aware that his two best friends have crushes on him, or is he too absorbed with other things in his life, like his computer? It wouldn’t surprise me, knowing what he was like in MySims Kingdom. Still, he eventually realized in the end. If you want Travis to be more flexible with his time and feel his career is holding him back, switch him out with the Freelance Programmer career instead.

Travis Scott
Gender	Male
Age	Young Adult
Career	Quality Assurance (Tech Guru, Level 2)
Traits	Outgoing, Geek, Self-Assured, Quick Learner
Aspiration	Computer Whiz
Likes/Dislikes	Dislikes | Spirited Sims
Skills	Programming | 2 Video Gaming | 2
Relationships	Liberty Lee | Acquaintances, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level Summer Holiday | Acquaintances, Awful Compatibility, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level
Relationship Preferences	Romance | No One WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

Goth Household

Residence: Ophelia Villa

Funds: §45,500

Any player of The Sims knows exactly who the Goth family are. They’ve been around since the very first game and are simply iconic. The Sims wouldn’t be the same without them! How will you play them in The Sims 4? Unlike The Sims 2, Bella’s still around, and happily married with Mortimer and their children Cassandra and Alexander, so make the most of this happy family set-up.

Alexander is the youngest member of the Goth family. He seems like a brainy box, so getting his grades up to an A should be no problem at all. He seems to have the potential to do really well in life, no matter what pursuit you send him on.

Alexander Goth
Gender	Male
Age	Child
Career	Grade School C Student
Traits	Bookworm
Aspiration	Whiz Kid
Likes/Dislikes	Dislikes | Cerebral Sims
Skills	None
Relationships	Bella Goth | Friend, Mother Cassandra Goth | Friend, Good Compatibility, Sister Mortimer Goth | Friend, Bad Compatibility, Father
Relationship Preferences	N/A

 

Does Bella Goth really need an introduction? She’s probably the most famous character in The Sims. Here in The Sims 4, she’s working in the Secret Agent career. It makes you wonder if this had something to do with her disappearance in The Sims 2.

By the way, if you get The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit, which is inspired by Bella herself, you can deck out Bella and her home with objects and fashion fitted just for her.

Bella Goth
Gender	Female
Age	Young Adult
Career	Intelligence Researcher (Secret Agent, Level 2)
Traits	Good, Family-Oriented, Romantic, Gregarious
Aspiration	Party Animal
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Pet Enthusiasts
Skills	Charisma | 2 Fitness | 2 Programming | 2
Relationships	Alexander Goth | Friend, Son Mortimer Goth | Sweethearts, Good Compatibility, Spouse, Neutral, Fine, Unknown Attraction and Satisfaction Levels Cassandra Goth | Friend, Daughter
Relationship Preferences	Romance | Men WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

It’s hard to imagine that in The Sims 2, Cassandra may (or may not) end up married to Don Lothario. I say she’s better off without him! Cassandra has so much potential, with an interest in musical pursuits. Perhaps she’ll one day meet a Sim who is far more suited to her and will treat her well.

Cassandra Goth
Gender	Female
Age	Teen
Career	High School C Student
Traits	Creative, Gloomy, Muser
Aspiration	Musical Genius
Likes/Dislikes	Dislikes | High Energy Sims
Skills	Violin | 2
Relationships	Alexander Goth | Friend, Good Compatibility, Brother Bella Goth | Friend, Mother Mortimer Goth | Friend, Father
Relationship Preferences	Romance | No One WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

Mortimer Goth, in his prime, working as a writer. It’s surprising that he’s so low down in his career. With hard work, he could make it to the top and be a very successful writer. His Aspiration suggests that he may be interested in chasing after other hobbies and skills though, so explore and see what takes his fancy.

Mortimer Goth
Gender	Male
Age	Adult
Career	Freelance Article Writer (Writer, Level 3)
Traits	Outgoing, Creative, Bookworm, Quick Learner
Aspiration	Renaissance Sim
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Romance Enthusiasts
Skills	Writing | 4
Relationships	Alexander Goth | Friend, Bad Compatibility, Son Bella Goth | Sweethearts, Good Compatibility, Spouse, Neutral, Fine, Unknown Attraction and Satisfaction Levels Cassandra Goth | Friend, Daughter
Relationship Preferences	Romance | Women WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

Pancakes Household

Residence: Pique Hearth

Funds: §20,000

When you look at Bob and Eliza Pancakes, you wonder how they ever got married, or even got together at all! They’re so different to each other, and so separate. There’s hardly any “togetherness” about them. Still, they’re living in the same house together, so they must at least be able to tolerate each other. Their relationship isn’t necessarily over though. Maybe they could find it in themselves to fall in love again and renew their partnership?

You might wonder if Bob and Eliza would be better off splitting up completely and living in separate households, starting again with trying to find new partners or just living alone. However, if you ask me, I think they work better together… at least for now. I think having them apart would seem odd, but again, that’s entirely your choice how you tell their story.

Bob Pancakes, aka Mr Gloomy. His traits doesn’t exactly inspire much. He’s messy, miserable, and likes to be alone. But maybe this could be used to your advantage? With Bob’s interest in cooking, it might give him something to focus on.

Bob Pancakes
Gender	Male
Age	Young Adult
Career	Caterer (Culinary, Level 3)
Traits	Slob, Gloomy, Loner, Essence of Flavor
Aspiration	Master Chef
Likes/Dislikes	Dislikes | Family-Oriented Sims
Skills	Cooking | 3 Mixology | 3 Video Gaming | 1
Relationships	Eliza Pancakes | Sweethearts, Spouse, Neutral, Fine, Unknown Attraction and Satisfaction Levels
Relationship Preferences	Romance | Women WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

Eliza Pancakes takes no fools. With her mind set on money and a fancy home, she has no time for sloppiness. Her money-mindedness and picky perfectionism might rub people like Bob the wrong way. However, she does appear to have the aptitude to work hard and make something of herself. She seems like the type to be extremely career-minded, letting nothing or no-one get in her way.

Eliza Pancakes
Gender	Female
Age	Young Adult
Career	Unemployed
Traits	Materialistic, Perfectionist, Neat, Business Savvy
Aspiration	Mansion Baron
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Hard-Working Sims
Skills	Fitness | 3
Relationships	Bob Pancakes | Sweethearts, Spouse, Neutral, Fine, Unknown Attraction and Satisfaction Levels
Relationship Preferences	Romance | Men WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

Spencer-Kim-Lewis Household

Residence: Cypress Terrace

Funds: §55,000

The Spencer-Kim-Lewis household is a little confusing, but here’s the lowdown of who’s who and how they’re connected to one another:

• Dennis Kim and Lydia Spencer used to be married, but are now divorced. They had a daughter together called Alice (hence her surname Spencer-Kim).
• Alice Spencer-Kim and Eric Lewis are married and have a daughter together called Olivia Kim-Lewis.
• Alice, Eric, and Olivia live with Alice’s dad, Dennis, and Eric’s mom, Vivian Lewis.

Once you get these confusing family ties out of the way, the Spencer-Kim-Lewis household is just like any other family. This household is made up of 5 Sims, including a child, plus they live in a huge house, so they may not be the best family to play if you’re new to The Sims 4 (or The Sims in general). Playing bigger households are typically more challenging, with more Sims to juggle and deal with, especially if they live on such a big property. 

One thing to note about the Spencer-Kim-Lewis’s is that most of the members are unemployed, with no work currently lined up. However, they each have certain skills and aspirations that make them ideal for different careers, so if you want to sign them up to something, keep these in mind. They don’t necessarily need to work though, as they have 55,000 Simoleons in the bank, so they’re not exactly struggling to pay their bills (at least not yet).

Alice is the artist of the household. She has the Painter Extraordinaire Aspiration, is Creative, and has level 4 Painting Skill already. Her ideal line of work would be the Painter career, but she could also go for Freelance Artist. If you don’t want to send her to work, that’s fine. She can always stay at home and paint, since she’ll still make good money from selling her paintings.

Alice Spencer-Kim
Gender	Female
Age	Young Adult
Career	Unemployed
Traits	Childish, Creative, Loves Outdoors, Muser
Aspiration	Painter Extraordinaire
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Nature Enthusiasts
Skills	Charisma | 1 Comedy | 1 Cooking | 1 Mischief | 1 Painting | 4 Video Gaming | 1
Relationships	Dennis Kim | Friend, Amazing Compatibility, Father Eric Lewis | Sweethearts, Spouse, Bad Compatibility, Neutral, Fine, Unknown Attraction and Satisfaction Levels Olivia Kim-Lewis | Friend, Daughter Vivian Lewis | Acquaintances, Good Compatibility, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level
Relationship Preferences	Romance | Men WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

Dennis enjoys his twilight years pottering about the garden, already being an accomplished level 4 Gardener. If you want to give Dennis something to do, gardening seems the most obvious thing, as he can sell his produce and make a tidy profit. But don’t let him neglect spending time with his family though.

Dennis Kim
Gender	Male
Age	Elder
Career	Unemployed
Traits	Perfectionist, Loves Outdoors, Neat, Domestic
Aspiration	Successful Lineage
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Family-Motivated Sims
Skills	Comedy | 1 Gardening | 4 Video Gaming | 1
Relationships	Alice Spencer-Kim | Friend, Amazing Compatibility, Daughter Eric Lewis | Acquaintances, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level Olivia Kim-Lewis | Friend, Granddaughter Vivian Lewis | Acquaintances, Amazing Compatibility, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level
Relationship Preferences	Romance | No One WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

Eric’s all for living in an expensive, luxury home, which he already has, but if you want to complete the Mansion Baron Aspiration, you could work on that. With the current state of Cypress Terrace, you should get to Aspiration Level 3 already, so you just need that little extra push to finish it. Eric is also proficient in Programming, if you want to send him out in the Tech Guru career, or even a Freelance Programmer.

Eric Lewis
Gender	Male
Age	Young Adult
Career	Unemployed
Traits	Materialistic, Self-Assured, Glutton, Business Savvy
Aspiration	Mansion Baron
Likes/Dislikes	Dislikes | Artsy Sims
Skills	Logic | 1 Programming | 3 Video Gaming | 1
Relationships	Alice Spencer-Kim | Sweethearts, Spouse, Bad Compatibility, Neutral, Fine, Unknown Attraction and Satisfaction Levels Dennis Kim | Acquaintances, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level Olivia Kim-Lewis | Friend, Daughter Vivian Lewis | Friend, Mother
Relationship Preferences	Romance | No One WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

Olivia seems to be following in her mother Alice’s footsteps as a budding artist, although she is yet to develop her Creativity Skill. However, her Goofball trait might suggest that she has a cheeky, somewhat mischievous side. She might instead opt to be a Comedian, or something more devious, depending on how she chooses to use her sense of humor.

Olivia Kim-Lewis
Gender	Female
Age	Child
Career	Grade School C Student
Traits	Goofball
Aspiration	Artistic Prodigy
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Pet Enthusiasts
Skills	Motor | 1 Social | 1
Relationships	Alice Spencer-Kim | Friend, Mother Dennis Kim | Friend, Grandfather Eric Lewis | Friend, Father Vivian Lewis | Friend, Grandmother
Relationship Preferences	Romance | Men WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring

 

The matriarch of the family, Vivian just wants to have a big happy family. You can make this happen with her Aspiration goals. She also likes to cook, and with a Cooking Skill of 4 already, she can whip up tasty meals for her loving family.

Vivian Lewis
Gender	Female
Age	Elder
Career	Unemployed
Traits	Cheerful, Family-Oriented, Foodie, Domestic
Aspiration	Big Happy Family
Likes/Dislikes	Likes | Nature Enthusiasts
Skills	Comedy | 1 Cooking | 4 Video Gaming | 1
Relationships	Alice Spencer-Kim | Acquaintances, Good Compatibility, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level Dennis Kim | Acquaintances, Amazing Compatibility, Neutral, Unknown Attraction Level Eric Lewis | Friend, Son Olivia Kim-Lewis | Friend, Granddaughter
Relationship Preferences	Romance | No One WooHoo | Women & Men Romantic Exploration | Yes Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy Non-Physical Romance | Triggers Jealousy WooHoo | Triggers Jealousy Romantic Boundaries | Exploring