Staying at Camp Long Creek at Big Cedar Lodge was such a memorable experience and the perfect mix…read moreof luxury and nature. From the moment we arrived, the property felt peaceful, secluded, and absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking views of Table Rock Lake all around us. The scenery alone made the stay feel special. Our accommodations at Long Creek were cozy, spacious, and beautifully designed. I loved how it had that upscale cabin feel--rustic and charming while still feeling comfortable and modern. The bed was very comfortable, the space felt clean and inviting, and waking up to the quiet lake atmosphere was incredibly relaxing. One of the best parts of staying at Long Creek was the privacy. It felt more peaceful than the main lodge, making it perfect if you want a quiet getaway while still having access to all the amazing amenities at Big Cedar. The pool area was gorgeous and relaxing, and being so close to the marina made lake activities super convenient. Whether you're traveling as a couple, with family, or even for a group trip, there's plenty to enjoy. Guests often highlight the privacy and scenic setting as major perks.

Kinda expensive to stay. But it's really fun staying here and there are some things to do that are…read morefree. Stayed at Valley Ridge Lodge. But there's not a free continental breakfast which was a little disappointing. There are places to eat at but they're kinda expensive. There are different names of lodges and the one we stayed at was seemed like it needs a few updates? There's a cool place for kids called Fun Mountain. A few things are included with your stay but others are not free. Along the property, there are many pools and a swim beach, mini golf, pickle ball, shuffle board and beach volley ball. It is a huge place and there are shuttles. It can be confusing at first. They gave a gift shop of course with a lot of stuff to see. You can go on paddle boats or kayak too.

Rooms were well maintained and clean. Beds were made daily and towels provided. The…read moreaccommodations were a good experience overall. The check in process was lengthy Make sure that you advise you fill out a vehicle registration on line. My check in did not mention the vehicle registration and I received a violation for $75 for not registering my vehicle from a third party vendor. I stay at a lot of hotels and they always advise if a vehicle needs registration at check in and usually provide a marker to identify the vehicle. This turned a nice getaway into a bad experience. Bad way to run a resort

Unfortunately there has been no improvement. It is still very dated…read more We were on the sixth floor and I called the front desk about our cold shower. They said you need to run the water for at least 10 minutes. I found that answer to be appalling. Such a waste of natural resources! Do they not have awareness of Mother Earth? I took cold showers for five days. They need to invest in some other system. The bellmen were terrific and always held the heavy front doors open. I found the pool staff random. They would hover over you or be totally gone. We ate off-site most of the time because of how pricey and non-descriptive the culinary options were.

We stayed here for a few days of fishing. It's so peaceful and away from all the hustle and bustle…read moreof Branson's main tourist area. It's nothing fancy but it's just quiet and has beautiful scenery on Lake Taneycomo. A great place for a family trip.

Wonderful experience for the family. They have everything you need for a successful fishing trip…read more Boat, pole rentals, and temporary fishing licenses were very reasonable and worked great. They also have fish cleaning stations w/ knives and folks that can help. Lisa thoughtfully helped us from patiently answering our questions over the phone to helping outfit us with all the right tackle. Derek was the very kind dock boss who explained all the ins and outs of boating this lake/river. He also provided backup equipment, including rod & reel which ended up being used since we snagged a log that took hook and all our line. Bathrooms (two) are to the right of front door and were kept clean. Wonderful time, caught five beautiful rainbow trout.

Paradise point is a beautiful property with several nice amenities. I have stayed here several…read moretimes, and the staff is consistently kind and welcoming. They have a few activities each day; I participated in ornament making and the hot cocoa bar. We stayed in a two bedroom, and it was very spacious and beautifully decorated. It had a big kitchen that was perfect for preparing a few of our meals. Our patio led straight to the pool area, which is very nice. We will certainly stay here again!

Great view of the lake from our balcony, but the constant pool music was annoying, starting at 8 am.read more

Cowboy John is definitely one of the most gift and talented tour guide his knowledge and pure…read morehistory is like no other we have ever been to. He is using his gifts and talents right where God would want him to be. Thank you Cowboy John.

Entry into top of the Rock is $10. The Golf Cart Tour/Museum tickets are $45 per adult if you…read morepurchase in person. We thought this was a little pricey, but went ahead. We did not have to wait too long to get into our golf cart, maybe 15-20 minutes. They offer drinks for purchase in the line. The golf carts are electric, and only go 7 mph. You do have to sign an online waiver beforehand. The views are beautiful, but do recommend going when it's not really hot out. Or wear a hat. We really enjoyed the scenery. It will take time to do the trail during a busy time, as people stop or slow down frequently to take photos or check out the views. There are some designated areas to pull over though. It took us roughly 45 minutes to go through. We did enjoy it, but didn't feel the $45 price tag per adult was worth it. We opted to skip the museum, just because of the hot weather. There is a shuttle to the museum, otherwise its valet parking only. We probably would not go back. Just didn't get our money's worth, in my opinion.

I stayed here with family over memorial weekend and really wanted to like the place. I think it's a…read moreneat facility, but unfortunately, appears to have fallen into disrepair. They have awesome kids pools, but they were all closed for maintenance. There is however a fairly small but nice playground that our 2yr old grandson thoroughly enjoyed. Our house had A/C issues, it never did get down to the low 70's which we set it for despite being a fairly mild weekend. The whole family got a kick out of the watching the ground hogs which are everywhere! We saw very little of the staff which seemed odd but not a problem, and they were very friendly. With the closest lake access being a couple minutes driving distance, and the closest beach being even further, the pool not working left us very little to do on site. If you do go to the beach, be aware that the entry line is insanely slow and chaotic. People yelling at each other and a police presence, After about 10 minutes in line, we along with several other vehicles left without ever getting in. I suspect the earlier you go the better chance you have.

The only reason for the 2 star and not a 1 star is because Sharon at the front desk is amazing and…read morebecause the bed and bathroom are clean, which are the basics for a stay. Also, there's a really cute marmot and a cute skunk on property too. Outwardly, the places look nice, but once you look at the details, you realize how run down this place really is. We are owners and needed to spend points as we couldn't roll them over nor save them. I wonder exactly where my HOA is going to, but it's definitely NOT this property. We ended up in a 2 bedroom cottage after issues with 2 studios in their Lakeside building (see my review in the Lakeside property). The cottage seemed super nice when we first got in here after our studio debacle, but you can see there are water leaks, mismatched ceiling paint (prob a fix to a water leak), AC broke after 2 days when it's been 95+ outside, a broken lamp in the downstairs bedroom, exterior lock not put on correctly, and deep gouges in the floor. Most of the cottages have cracked siding and missing roof shingles (prob the reason for water leaks). We looked up staying here out of pocket and realized that staying a week in a 2 bedroom cottage costs $100 more for the week than our HOA for 75k points. Also, 75k points gets you a week in a 2 bedroom cottage in Jan/Feb. For Aug, you can only get the studio in their dilapidated building. The hot tub at the lighthouse is cooler than Table Rock Lake and about the temperature of the pool. The main pool by check in seems nicer and is great for kids. One of the doors in women's restroom is missing from the stall and the steel in the men's restroom is rusted. Not sure how hard it is to get replacements. One nice thing is that it's away from the center of Branson so it's quiet. Stay away from this property and Capital Vacations. Our AC stopped working and we dealt with it as it was 73° so not unbearable, but on our last day, it was 86°. We told the front desk and asked for a portable AC, which they said they only had a fan. The AC tech came out and when pulling the breaker to work on it properly, the breaker box became separated from the siding. Unfortunately for us, the AC wasn't fixed but the tech left a box fan. The box fan was NOT going to work for the 86° temp so we decided to pack up and check out. Michelle was super apologetic at the desk and offered to move us to another unit, but we didn't think it was worth it since it was going to be less than 6 hours. After being home for a few hours, 11 hrs away, I received a call from Carla checking up on our AC complaint and wondering if our unit had cooled down. WHAT?? I had to tell her that we checked out last night. This place doesn't know which way is up.

The resort is gorgeous and filled with activities to keep the family busy on site. But the…read morestaff...that's what sells this place. Johnny Lonestar is an exceptional activities director, and we travel to Branson often. Every resort needs a Johnny Lonestar. He will make your trip memorable.

My wife and I were given the opportunity to stay when a friend recently lost his wife. We visited…read morein the off season and still found parking nearby our building was a challenge. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. We enjoyed evenings on the balcony overlooking the pool area and stream. This is not the closest thing to the strip but not that far either. I found a barbecue place just minutes away called Danna's which is very hometown and where the locals go, but a definite Branson must! We enjoyed the in-room two person hotel tub and the spaciousness of the larger room. We found there was normally someone waiting when the elevator door opened and that could be a challenge for the in season time. The staff was very helpful and even kept a guitar for us so we could check out and still enjoy a morning music show before heading back home to the STL metro area. I would go 5* but not a huge vacation crowd fan and this place will be jammed in season. So go in the less popular times and enjoy a very high quality stay!

Stayed at Westgate Branson Woods Resort and it's honestly a mixed bag…read more The amenities here are amazing, especially for families. The "Fun House" is a huge win with a rock climbing wall, arcade, and craft area for kids. There's also a full schedule of daily activities, which keeps everyone busy. Between the indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, half basketball court, sand volleyball, putt putt, playgrounds, and walking/hiking paths... there is a lot to do. No complaints at all on that side. They also have a restaurant on site along with a marketplace for basics, snacks, and ice cream, which is super convenient. Where it falls short is the rooms. They are very outdated and definitely need some maintenance. Cleanliness was also an issue for me--I ended up cleaning the bathroom myself before using it, which is not something you want to deal with on vacation. For amenities, 5 stars. For rooms and cleanliness, 1 star Overall, great property and amenities, but the rooms need some serious attention to match the rest of the experience.

Absolutely unacceptable experience…read more Imagine driving 12 hours to get to your destination, arriving a few minutes early, and finding out the room you paid for isn't even ready. I booked my reservation through AAA, paid in advance, and my confirmation stated check-in at 4:00 PM. I went back to the front desk at 3:51 PM, expecting to wait a few minutes at most. Instead, the employee had to go ask whether my room was ready and came back to tell me it still wasn't. When I asked if I would be getting my room at 4:00 PM, I was told, "Check-in starts at 4 PM." Apparently, that means they can start thinking about getting your room ready at 4 PM--not that you'll actually have access to it. There was no apology beyond a scripted "I'm sorry." No effort to accommodate us after a 12-hour drive. No estimated time. No sense of urgency. If you're advertising a 4 PM check-in time, then guests should be able to check in at 4 PM. "Check-in starts at 4 PM" is not an excuse for failing to have paid reservations ready when promised. After spending an entire day traveling, the last thing anyone wants is to sit in a lobby wondering when they'll finally be allowed into the room they already paid for. Completely disappointing and a terrible first impression.