Steve and Elisabeth run a 5 Star lodge and it is no wonder they are rated the # 1 Orvis Lodge of…read more2024! Food was GREAT, wines were v. good, and great selection of other beverages. The lodge has some of the best trophies from around the world creating a world-class feel, and rooms are spacious, high ceilings. Our room had a private porch and beds were awesome, bathroom with shower & tub was super nice. Huge deck overlooks the river and hummingbirds galore entertain morning coffee and evening cocktails. This place is fantastic and we will become regulars. Highly recommend it for a 1st class experience. Fishing guides were some of the best we've had and of course the fishing was amazing.

A great experience all around! The lodge the hosts the food the view the fishing were all…read moreexceptional. Even if you aren't fishing its a great place to relax. I don't think you can find anything else like it on the river.

We have stayed there twice, the owner are great. Boats are ready when you are ready to start…read morefishing The cottage are clean and comfortable. We be going back this summer. Charles Noles

First time staying here. Chose this place due to the great price and the great reviews--went…read morefishing for 4.5 days by myself. The location is just off the river, so you can walk down and fish yards from your room. The main drag of Cotter is only a 5 minute driver or so, and I went there for breakfast at White Sands (excellent food) before heading down to the river. Stayed here in December, so it was cold. Not a lot of people though, and the fishing was excellent as usual here. Caught a bunch of fish before heading home. Bottom line, this is a solid spot to sleep, shower, and wind down from a busy day of fishing. Nice room, comfortable bed, and great location.

My wife and I recently had lunch at Gaston's and loved everything. From the service to the classic…read moreview of the river to the perfectly prepared food. It was a great experience. We had a couple of excellent bloody Mary's to start and followed with a wonderful shrimp dish and blackened chicken taco salad. Both were fantastic. We finished with a vanilla crème brûlée. Maybe the best I've ever had. Although the prices were a little steep they definitely deliver at Gaston's. We'll definitely return.

Very pricey and everything is à la cart unlike other fishing resorts we've been to where meals are…read moreincluded in a package. They might consider this in the future. The restaurant is nice with great views and the food was decent, but not great. The breakfast was underwhelming and served buffet style...very bland and barely warm. I'd skip the breakfast and make your own. The fishing was good and with the guides - we did two days. Their top guide is a little arrogant, but knows how to find the trout and will drift fish rather than anchor, which was nice. Would I return? Probably. However, I'd make most of my meals in the cabin and just do a dinner in the restaurant. One thing that's nice is they will cook your catch in the restaurant and prepare to your specifications.

I wish I could give the commercial hotel 10s! What a fantastic and relaxing little oasis in the…read moremiddle of one of my favorite small towns - Cotter. Beautifully renovated, amazing amenities, great location and lots of amazing little details and decor - Including a historic Cotter gallery wall. ***The rates are So reasonable. You can rent the whole place for your family or friend vacay. My room was spacious and filled with windows and light, and the beds are comfy! It's so charming and felts like a luxury adult lodge/resort/summer camp. The big open communal spaces are fantastic - the living room, which also includes rustic picnic benches for dining & the big open kitchen has huge, dual refrigerators and lots of prep space. They have every kitchen accessory that you could need. I love that they have coffee at every entrance and in different locations around the hotel. Great hosts who provide lots of local dining and activity information. Commercial hotel is a must if you're staying in or around the Cotter and White river or Buffalo River area! Or just make a stop over and make sure you take a tour of big Springs Park, a dip in the swimming hole or a walk across the bridge or breakfast at the Sands. Great kayaking and fishing are minutes away.

Very clean rooms and very nice facility. The rooms were comfortable and even the showers and…read morebathrooms are immaculate. I love the modern mixed with old. It was very tastefully remodeled. We had a very nice stay.

This was our first time to visit. Campground was really nice and shady with plenty of space and a…read moregood view of the White River. Even though there was a mix up on getting our fish cleaned one day we found staff to be friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back again.

A few of us planned a fishing trip on the White River. We found the Rainbow Drive Resort for full…read moreday fishing guides and boat rentals. Tracey at the office was an absolute pleasure and made sure we had everything we needed and a delicious lunch. Our guides Chris & Jeremy were also amazing! We caught tons of trout right away and they were extremely patient and helpful with those of us that had never fished before. On our second day we just rented boats to go out on our own. Their staff on the dock was so helpful and even put line on some of our fishing poles for us to save us some time! Would highly recommend and would definitely fish with them again!

This review is for the restaurant that's attached to the motel. Years ago, this was one of the…read moremost popular restaurants in the Western part of Baxter County. They had great breakfast and lunch specials, and dinner was affordable and tasty too. Home made pies were a specialty of the house. Prices were very reasonable. A change in ownership, in my opinion, resulted in a decline in food quality and service. Although there was still some pretty decent food being served, the prices started to climb and menu offerings became more limited. The last few times I ate there the food was just so-so. You could do worse for lunch, but it's not worth going out of your way for. I've noticed the crowds aren't there anymore either.

White Sands Motel has been sold and the new owners have renamed the motel Cotter Trout Lodge. The…read morenew owners are in the process of trying to get sites such as this updated but it is not easy. There are a lot of them!!! BTW, the previous post has nothing to do with the White Sands Motel. The White Sands Motel (now Cotter Trout Lodge) does not own the White Sands Restaurant. But I do know all the locals eat at the White Sands Restaurant. I live one block from the motel and recommend both the NEW (remodeled) motel AND the restaurant.

Great spot to stay while getting your on your trout fishing trip. Its simple and has everything you…read moreneed for your trout fishing trip. Get off the river with your trout and you'll have plenty of grills to pick from to cook your trout on. The cabins are simple but work perfectly for your trip. The owner is a real friendly guy and the guides very knowledgeable of the area.

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I was fooled by the booking.com rating. The hotel is of the inexpensive variety but a lot better…read moreones are not much more. Two stray dogs joined us in our room. The tv had no remote or cable box. After an hour of the pleasant maintenance crew attempting a fix he was sent away . I was able to get one station to work. The smoke detector is not on its space in the wall but on top of the clothes rack and not functioning. The refrigerator was not plugged in . One must chose between the fridge or mice microwave. The towels feel like sandpaper . The staff are pleasant .

BED BUGS!!!!!!!!! I stayed in a room for less than 8 hours and I was ABSOLUTELY COVERED HEAD TO TOE…read morein bed bug bites. All over my face and chest and arms hands and legs. I am, not even exaggerating in the least, talking hundreds of bites. BEWARE!!! When i went back to talk to them at the front desk, he pulled up all of my paper work and then refused to refund me or make things right, he instead screamed at me and told me to get out.

There isn't enough room here to say how much I enjoyed Cedarwood Lodge. I have visited twice. The…read moreowners are wonderful, the rental boats are in great shape and the fishing is epic. The cabins and the lodge were everything I hoped they would be and they even have a kitchen / dining hall which can be rented for larger groups. I already am on the list to go back next April. Thanks!!!

Came here with 20 guys, the food and accommodations were excellent! The staff was excellent! We…read moreall had a great time!