There is not a bad time to visit Big Cedar Lodge, we have been there all 4 different seasons and enjoyed them all! In the Fall and winter it is wonderful just to read by the fire in your cabin or play board games or go for a walk or enjoy fresh cookies brought to you by the Cookie lady! Maybe even go for a dip in the hot tub or swim in the pool. In the Spring it is a beautiful time to enjoy the forest and flowers as they come in bloom and maybe take in the campfire and smores or play bingo. Then in the summer we like to take our grandkids they love the lazy river! Everything is decorated beautifully and the staff is always great to take care of any thing you need, more coffee (which is great), tea, towels and lots of fire wood to burn. You can't empty the firewood before they bring you more. Great place to relax and cook if you want or go out to eat. Perfect place to just kick back and enjoy the view!

My husband and I have been going to Big Cedar every year for the last 8 years. We always go in late January and stay for a long weekend in a lakeside cabin. This past trip, like every trip, was very nice. The property is beautiful and it is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

My only caution is that the staff, although always very pleasant, are not always as accommodating as you may expect for a 4 star hotel and resort. More than once we have been told that they could not help us with a late check-out (even though the resort was not at full capacity) and we have had our spa services/other activities changed last minute and without our knowledge. Over the years there have been a handful of issues such as these but nothing to keep us from coming back.

All in all I would recommend coming here - just be ready to go with the flow.

My wife and I go up every January, we always pray for snow !! We love it !! Staff is always nice and helpful. We usally stay in the Falls Lodge, but this year they were working on the lodge so they put us in a cabin at no extra charge.

Of all the resorts we have been to, BIG CEDAR is our top favorite in the midwest! What a relaxing way to get through winter and escape the city life! It has something for everyone! We love the ability to just stay on the grounds..places to eat..from simple to very gourmet. Or cook our own meals. The shuttle is a great addition. The fitness center is one of the best we have ever been to. The history and beauty of this resort is an asset. We come about 3-4x a year. It is great girl friend getaway retreat or a men's retreat to golf the awesome courses around Branson. It is a must see and stay resort in the midwest!