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Reviews of Big South Fork Trail Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

136 Bruce st, Stearns, KY 42647, United States of America

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Review Score

Based on 119 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    7.0
    Nice quiet get away in the mountains
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool was closed

    Friendliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot shower in room 17

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    7.0
    Normal
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    6.0
    Okay for what it is
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds sloped at an alarming angle. We also had several house flies that buzzed us all night long. Comforter had cigarette burns. TV didn't work as there was no signal and the Roku wouldn't connect to their wifi.

    Rooms were generally clean and bathrooms were in good working order. Rooms were also surprisingly quiet. This was a good stop before we hit the Sheltowee though.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kind of a slow check in process

    Location - room looked to be recently remodeled

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    7.0
    Overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs improvements in cleaning. Fridge should be little large size compared to current. Coffee machine should be in working condition in all rooms with additional cream,coffee pouch.

    Good location, ample parking space

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff. Pool access with grill. Room 3 was very comfy.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    7.0
    It was comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was nice

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2023

    5.0
    not staying again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the air conditioning unit was not working and we froze. there was a small electric heater but it didn’t keep us warm. there was also a lot of weirdos that kept staring at us and our room door. also kept staring at my car and made me uncomfortable

    I liked the location and the price. I liked how big the bathroom was as well.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2022

    5.0
    good for the nights stay
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    was ok

    convenient

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2022

    7.0
    Good for the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Plug-ins were scarce. No cups, coffee, and fixings, although there was a coffee maker.

    Comfortable bed. Good location.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    5.0
    Could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ac/heat was not working correctly. Staff not available. Did not have the promised soaps etc.

    Good price

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2022

    5.0
    We were there for a very short stay and it served the purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom had ashes and the plunger in the bathtub. There was trash including a cigarette pack already in the bathroom trash can of a non-smoking room. Then my husband forgot to lock the door and a stranger “wandered” into our room around 2am!

    Eric and Jessica were extremely pleasant and courteous. The bedding and toiletries were clean but the pillows were extremely uncomfortable. The location was awesome considering where we had to go the next morning. Only 12 minutes away.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Smell, no breakfast, noise, felt untidy

    location, parking

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 2 towels at a time for a room of 4 No housekeeping, we stayed 4 nights

    Nice pool. Friendly people. Laid back atmosphere

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2022

    6.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a strong cat smell inside and out. The pool looked cloudy, we didn't even get in it and the landscaping around it was all neglected, it was nothing like the pictures.

    It's close to big south fork scenic railway and the people are very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2022

    7.0
    Boring but quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price for the room to not have enough towels and no coffee and creamer or sugar and no remote for the tv.

    It was quiet

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2022

    6.0
    Was a nice place to sleep while visiting the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Although an older facility, a reasonable price was charged for a place to sleep the night.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no hot water in my sink

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2021

    5.0
    You get what you pay for!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had to wait outside the lobby for someone to come help me for about 30-45 minutes even called the numbers. Our remote for the tv didn’t have both batteries in it. Not all of the lights worked. And yes we made sure they were plugged in. Once we got batteries for the tv remote the tv screen was broken. When I was checking in there was puppies in there which I had no problem with but as they were checking me in they were also cleaning up messes from the puppies at the same time. Also if you are allergic to cats be aware there is one in the lobby. I’m allergic and it kept jumping up on the counter or rubbing on my legs. Which I also had no problem with. It happens. I just had hives and stuffy sinuses for a couple hours.

    The location and price and the lady in the office was very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2021

    5.0
    Our room seemed to be like a visit with someone who put you in a guest room, but was very basic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Since being more like a "mom & pop" type of motel, as opposed to a national chain (like Days Inn or Motel 6) our room & I assume the other rooms had a "just like home" impression. In addition to the normal pillows you find on the beds, there were also larger throw pillows on the bed. We were concerned about how clean they were. They didn't look dirty, but I didn't know if they were washed between uses. In the bathroom, there was a little fabric rug to step out on beside the tub, instead of the normal white ones that are typically in rooms. There was actual glass (stone?) coffee cups beside the coffee maker. There was also "knick knacks" around the room for decoration. I thought that those probably weren't sanitized between uses. The tv didn't get good reception as the thing connecting the cable to the tv was pretty loose. The carpet, while I assumed to be vaccumed, did have a lot of stains on it.

    The staff was really friendly & concerned about our comfort. I tripped over one of the parking lot things that keep you from pulling up 2 far onto the sidewalk. There was a gentleman who was sitting outside of his room & he jumped up to help me, in addition to the lady who checked us in. I told them it was no big deal, that I have a tendency to fall or trip over things. My husband was getting ready to help me up (holding my hands & pulling me forward, we've done this way too often) and the check-in lady brought me over a chair & said that I could pull myself up using that, and that's how she did it (she must have read my mind, we've done this too often & that's exactly how I get up). I used the chair and got straight up. We thanked her, and the other gentleman for being so helpful & assured them that I was fine.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    1.0
    horrible place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    wasn’t there long when a group of people to harass me and my friend terrible place to stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    2.0
    It sucked!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Towels and washclothes were stained. The washcloth literally had a blob of goo with a bunch of hair stuck in it.Called the front desk and they replaced the linen with hopefully clean linens. But then I had to call again because there was no hot water. I've stayed here several times because it was cheap and in a good location but the place has been going downhill. I won't be staying here again.It has gotten NASTY!

    Good location

    Stayed in February 2024

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