Does Big South Fork Trail Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Big South Fork Trail Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Big South Fork Trail Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and rafting. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden.

What's the area around Big South Fork Trail Lodge like?

Big South Fork Trail Lodge is located a short 7-minute walk from Big South Fork Scenic Railway.

Big South Fork Trail Lodge, Stearns: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

6/10 Good

May 17, 2025

Clean but overpriced

If you're looking for the usual ammenities, this place isn't for you. Coffee, but no cream/sugar packets, no hair dryer, no ironing board, etc. It's bare bones and overpriced. BUT, it is VERY clean and the young lady running things is very sweet.

Eunice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2023

Very quiet and pet friendly important.

Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2024

Very nice!

Alisha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 13, 2024

Owners are great. Very friendly, helpful,great people. The pool is odd but still very good. Rooms smelled old and off smoke.

Kimberly, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

May 8, 2023

Very friendly staff and clean room. Blinds had a hole so people could see in the room and we were near the office more people about. A ratty looking riding mower sitting outside our room did not look appealing.

Danny, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 22, 2023

Very rustic. Looks like they are trying to improve the inside of the rooms. Had some issues with the shower and the towels were clean but stained.

David, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

May 25, 2024

While the room was clean, it reeked of cigarette smoke and cat urine. The walls were so thin we could hear people moving around upstairs all night making it hard to sleep.

2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 7, 2025

Skip this place

I arrived around 9:30pm, not sure why but my gps took the long way - I drove down from Cleveland, OH. Since I had prepaid for the room, I didn’t feel it was necessary to contact the property. When I arrived, there was a note on the door that gave a phone number to call, indicating they were cleaning rooms. The woman said the owner gave my room away because I was a “no show” because “most people check in around 2pm.” When I said that I had already paid for the room, she quickly said she would refund me, and I asked where I was supposed to find a hotel in the middle of no where at 10pm. She then said she would clean a room for me to use but it would take around 30 minutes. I really needed a bathroom and she said there was nothing to use because the room was dirty and the office didn’t have a public bathroom. The room had no lamp, just an overhead light plus the light over sink & bathroom. The sink & bathtub were either dirty or very stained. The towels and bedding were clean and the bed & pillows were comfortable, although two pillows had no pillow cases on them. The refrigerator worked.

Glenna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

May 29, 2023

I did not like the cigarette burns, nor stains on the bed sheets. Two wall outlets didn’t work properly. Room was clean though and very quiet.

William, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 15, 2023

Pulled the sheets off the bed to find spiders crawling. Smelled like a smokers house. Didnt give enough towels or pool towels. Ran out of toilet paper. No ice. We had nowhere else to stay so we went and bought air freshner and bug killer..

Cheri, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dec 29, 2022

I understand the owners are new and had a bad experience with contractors. Walls are very thin. My son was hearing things from next room he shouldn't have had to hear. No coffee pot upon arrival. One was brought, but didn't work. Very dusty in room with decorations falling off the wall. Bathroom door would not close. No hot water for showering. .

2/10 Poor

Jul 13, 2023

Starts with waiting a half an hour for someone to show up and unlock the office to check in. The office smelled of cat urin and visible cat poop on the floors. The room was no better. Smelled of wet dog. The air conditioner was covered in mold and mildew not to mention the cover was damaged. There were no towles or wash clothes. We did not stay here and management refuses to refund our money.

Tim, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Apr 10, 2023

We did not stay at this property. The owner showed us 4 rooms and they all smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. The lobby was filthy and smelled like cat urine. The exterior of the main building had broken furniture laying around. Garbage and leaves covered the entry way. The owner or he guy that took our credit card could not even run a credit card, he ran through Uncle Buck's Liquor store. I'm not sure if that is even legal. I want to know how Expedia could even offer a property like this. WE will be askingfor our money back.

Kimberley, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 26, 2023

Not so great fork

We tried to go in the office when we arrived. The door was locked and the guy running it finally appeared carrying a crowbar and some sheets with him. There was no computer system in the office. He had to call someone else to see if we had a reservation. The back of the office, in another room, had trash bags all piled up in the middle of the floor. It just looked really messy and dirty. Our room had some drilled holes in the wall where it appeared there was something missing from the wall. The base of a smoke detector was there, but not the actual smoke detector. There was a dead spider that had been killed and put in the trash can in the bathroom. The picture in the bathroom had broken glass on the bottom corner. The beds were old and needing to be replaced. One mattress was really stiff and the other was really too soft. The floors were ice cold and really needed swept and mopped better. The shower head was really chingy. The hot water took forever to get somewhat hot. I would not recommend staying here.

Diana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 13, 2025

Very quite. Don't expect any amenities, but do expect to be able to relax. Very close to the scenic railroad and many trails.

Tim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 12, 2025

Customer service was good.

Joshua, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 23, 2025

Waterfall Tours Passing through KY

I should have read more reviews before booking for 2 night's. The staff was very friendly. The main thing was the bed & bathroom was clean. This is definitely not your normal hotel stay. There was no hand/bath soap or hand towels or bath mat, or hairdryer which i asked for on arriving.There was 2 wash clothes and 2 bath towels, 2 packs of 1 cup coffee and cups. They did give us more the next morning but although the open sign was on OPEN no one was in the office, so rang bell and met someone walking back to room who asked did you ring the bell. What room # and husband told her and she replied oh Y'all owe for damages! Excuse me?? There's just us 2 in room and I know we've not caused any damages. She was still asleep and said oh im sorry it was before you in that room. Not sure if they had just taken out the carpet and put in other flooring but it was sticky and dirty and the room had a musty odor which i was prepared for with air freshener. Outside on arrival was trash bags and trash around multiple rooms. Ours had ants everywhere from trash which I picked up the one bag by our door and took it to the dumpster and reported the ants to maintenance man that was later outside but other trash still there upon leaving. The stay before this was about the same price and much better accommodations. Lesson learned.... read more reviews.

Marie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 18, 2025

We did have a lot of flys, 1 very small towel for 2 ppl , pool was closed for the weekend we were there, but it did smell really good in the room n was clean ,

Rachele, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 15, 2025

Felt Very uncomfy

Well,we have stayed in worse but we at least thought the pics we saw it would be a little cleaner :( There something on the floor but it was not,carpet,tile or vinyl,it actually seemed like it was papery and very dirt gritty.I bathroom was about the same but with vinyl flooring. We wom't visit there again,room #18.And no coffee or eats of anykind

Kathy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 9, 2025

They young lady that checked me in was very nice and helpful and did a great job seeing see was the only one doing everything there by herself

Jeannie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

May 26, 2025

Check in wasn't very smooth at all it smells like cat's and they still didn't have the pools working smh i was very disappointed. The up side is the rooms are big they aren't bad . And the ppl was very nice ..... im sure the key was just a off moment, the cat smell around it was the main issue and not getting a pool after paying 88.00

Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2024

As always the staff were very helpful and kind, the room was well put together as always, and staff was quick to assist in any way they could if needed

Carlos, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Sep 22, 2024

Shower not working, towels stained, not enough TP

Karen and Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 21, 2024

The property was nice and very well maintained, staff was kind and helpful. Room we decorated nicely and had a homelike feel to it

Carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 17, 2024

The property was very well maintained, the pool area was clean and well taken care of, and the pool was a nice relaxing way to end the day after traveling. Staff was kind and helpful

Sara, 1-night trip

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