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December 2023 by Larry Barnes
Great like always
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November 2023 by Shaun Thomas
I bought into the Blue Green Vacations' 3-night stay at Cabelas this August, lured by the promise of a deluxe experience at their Branson flagship, the Big Cedar Lodge, for just $199 — plus a $75 Bass Pro gift card and a $75 Mastercard gift card thrown in. The salesman swore it wasn't a timeshare. Spoiler alert: it's essentially one, masquerading under the guise of “vacation ownership.”Booking was a breeze, done online. But a rude shock awaited us 45 days before our stay. Instead of the promised Big Cedar Lodge, we were slated for a Super 8 motel a good 20 minutes away. Upgrade to the lodge? That'll be another $199, please. We bit the bullet; Super 8 doesn't cut it for us.At the resort, confusion reigned supreme with misleading signs. We checked in at the Wilderness Club — not the lodge — paid our dues, and were herded to a so-called VIP area for our pool-access wristbands, which, absurdly, were not waterproof. The “VIP” setting? Think 2-star atmosphere at best.Our room? Mediocre, visibly aged, and a far cry from the Disney luxury we're accustomed to. Adding insult to injury, our view was monopolized by roofing equipment, obliterating any chance of privacy or scenic indulgence. Strike one.Navigating the resort at night was a nightmare. Dim lights, poorly designed signs, and an overall lack of visibility turned a simple walk into an orienteering challenge. Strike two followed when our room's amenities, like basic shower necessities, were nowhere to be found. Come morning, the gym wouldn't grant me entry due to a key issue — a small detail conveniently omitted earlier. Strike three.A restless night ensued thanks to an overly soft, uneven bed and a malfunctioning AC, though credit where it's due: the AC was fixed promptly the next day.The sales pitch was a fiasco. It oozed misogyny and lacked substantial information, focusing instead on vague concepts like inflation and the presenter’s personal holidays. No specifics on “ownership” perks, no showcase of other properties. I wasn’t buying what they were selling, literally.Our tour was led by a pleasant older salesman who quickly sensed our disinterest and didn't pressure us. However, the numbers spoke volumes: pure daylight robbery. The final straw? A hard sell from a stereotypical attractive blonde, who, upon realizing we weren’t biting, turned hostile and stormed off.Bottom line: If a cheap stay and enduring a 2-hour spiel don't deter you, go for it. But prospective buyers, be warned. A quick online search reveals desperate owners practically giving memberships away to escape crippling maintenance fees. For a DVC member accustomed to being treated like royalty, Blue Green Vacations makes you feel like an afterthought. Stick to your standards; this place doesn’t meet them.
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May 2023 by Eric D.
Bought a 199 dollar package and they put us up at the Thousands Oaks Resort. This is not even equal to a Motel 6 what a joke. we walked into our upgraded room for 100 dollars and promptly walked out and checked out. Do not buy into this joke of a company it is pathetic at best
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May 2023 by D D
Love it! Cabin is wonderful. Kitchen is stocked with the appliances and gadgets we need for the weekend.
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April 2023 by david boydston
Nice place to go and get
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March 2023 by Brent Murphy
Absolutely the best of the Midwest friendly hospitality that feels warm and genuine while at the same time keep a very low profile of work it takes to run a beautiful resort like tjid where everything is of the highest quality and clean find a nicer place with all the activities, and amenities that treats you better and I'll pay for both our stays next time around
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March 2023 by Lori
Excellent experience! Great place to go and see. Lots of stuff to do.Rooms: Beds were very comfortable. Rooms were very well decorated and nice to just sit in and relax.Nearby activities: Lots of things to do for both the young and old alike. Gift shop was expensive.Walkability: Lots of places to walk.Food & drinks: Drinks were great. Only wished they would have told us the salsa was so hot.
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March 2023 by Wllliam Woodard
One of our favorite places to Stay, or even stop and get a bite to eat when coming thru the
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January 2023 by Mike Brockmeier
Nice resort with connections to the amenities at Big Cedar. We stayed in the Phoenix River building in adjoining studio units. The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. The kitchen was well-supplied and in good shape. The jacuzzi tub in the master room was nice, but nothing special. The shuttle service around all of the Big Cedar property was really nice.Be warned: If you need anything while you're staying here and think "I'll call and ask"...don't. Just check the app. Pretty much anytime we called Guest Services or anyone else on property, they just told us "Check the app" or "It's online." Having information & features in the app is nice, but having actual people who know what's going on and can help guests with a friendly voice also goes a long way.Any of the activities we did were fun and generally well-done. Some came with a cost, some were free. We ran the 5k on Saturday morning, which was pretty cool. I'd recommend it, but be warned...it is VERY hilly. But they do a great job of making it fun for everyone.
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January 2023 by cindy livingston
We went on the tour. It was very laid back. I gained some great knowledge and the package deal is very flexible so you can make it fit your lifestyle. Our guide was so personable and had great insight. We did not feel pressured.
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January 2023 by James Fields
They were real nice until they told us we had to choose right now or we could never have it. Then we said no and they got angry.
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January 2023 by Kimberley Haney
Visited while we were in our vacation. Great location. Staff was super friendly.
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January 2023 by Rodger Greene
Hot tub is down for maintenance for 2 weeks without any notice.
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January 2023 by Kristen Clark
It was absolutely beautiful! I would most definitely stay here!
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January 2022 by EverybodylovesChris
First time coming here, boss gave me a 3 night stay. As soon as we got in line to register this blonde gave us a not so welcome, welcome. Seems like she's been doing the same thing for years and is sick of people. Then had to go somewhere else for our key cards which was super redundant. Then I had to listen to this jack wagon explain a time share which annoyed me. Then we get ground floor in the corner next to all the construction happening. Would've loved to know a massive jack hammer was gonna be right next our room all fking day. Really sucked for a first time visit and honestly will tell everyone about my very first experience. Nice ish room though so that's ok
