Bluegreen Wilderness Club™ at Big Cedar®

It is a nice atmosphere and great resort. If you book with the wilderness club you will not get the view like in the photos from your room. I was told that i didn’t get a good view because i am not an owner. With that being said i am still happy with my stay here. The staff treats owners and people actually staying there better but if you don’t mind it and laugh it off like me you will enjoy your stay. The spa is a maz ing! Don’t miss it ! Book with Todd for a massage and you will leave more relaxed than ever! It would be nice to have more signs. The first and second day i was stressing trying to get around so you should use the busses provided for that. Make sure you arrive in daytime. The drive can be quite scary at night. No one came to change out our towels yet and we have been here three days tomorrow. If you need anything just call and they will bring it. I would like to come back now that i know what to expect. Would like to see a better guide of things to do. You really need to plan ahead to do everything you want to at the resort. Overall good experience. Oh and not far from branson!

Me and my wife came to the resort to do a timeshare presentation last year and it was one heckuva good sales pitch to say the least. Me being an intelligent consumer I turned down buying it on the spot and decided to do a little investigation to make sure it was a good decision first. Just for the record they will tell you that you cannot get the same «deal» after you walk away. They have offered it to us three times so that’s a lie. Don’t be afraid to walk away.
While I was researching the facility we found out that a friend of ours was a member of Bluegreen resorts and that they were willing to put up their timeshare for this year in a raffle we were doing for charity. We bid on it and ended up winning the raffle so that we could come and stay here first-​hand to decide whether or not everything was as we were promised.
Let me warn you right here… It is not!
During the presentation they will take you to a lovely cabin with a waterfront view and tell you that that’s where you will stay when you pay the $ 29,000 buy in $ 900 yearly maintenance plus fees to become a member.
Well here we are in our room one and a half years later and let me just assure you it’s not the cabin. In fact it’s basically a hotel room. Don’t let me miss lead you there is a couple pieces of Decour that will remind you of the wilderness including a few broken elk lamps and a wall mount bass that looks like it’s from the 60s. However in the expansive time we had available for stay dates «19 months!» apparently there was not a single date with the cabins available at all.
So if you want to book ahead three or four years maybe you’ll get a cabin. In my opinion the cabins are only there to sell the resort timeshares and maybe for the owners. I don’t think people actually get to stay in them.
The next problem is that when we went down to the front to discuss the fact that we were in a room which we felt was considerably different than what we were told we would get we were belittled by the woman behind the desk who then told us it must’ve been our fault that we were in a different room and offered no resolution. In fact she turned around and walked off and slammed the door behind her like a child. Her name was Kaley Blesse and would you believe she was the manager here!
Lastly when we did get to our room and began to look around I realized how much damage there was to the furniture and décor around the room. This place is pretty beat up. It’s just a loss loss situation. Did I forget to mention that there is a fee of five dollars a day when you check in here? So on top of the $ 29 000 you pay to become a member and the hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year you paid to maintain your membership you also pay five dollars a day to stay at the resort. Oh and let’s not forget the additional $ 79 or even $ 249 per day that you will be paying to go to some of the other resorts on the list. Isn’t that what it would cost anyways? Why would someone even buy the package?
This would be a great time to point out that a family of skunks live outside of the building. Every night you see four or five of them running around and they will spray you if you get near them. We were sitting out on our patio one night drinking wine when one of the skunks walked right across the patio in front of us and then lifted his tail at us. We ran inside as fast as we could.
PLUS the Truman house «coffee shop» young guy was an arrogant butt when we came in to get our latte’s. Then we were let down when we found out the espresso machine was down. We came back every morning and the Machine was still broken down. when we left 6 days later guess what… Still broken down.
Devils pool restaurant; 2 days in a row had no sweet tea available and BOTH days was out of the complimentary cheese bread. Did they take a couple bucks off for the inconvenience??? NO. I would like to point out however that the staff seemed very friendly.
To be honest I feel that anybody who purchases a package with Bluegreen resorts is being ripped off. I’ve been in considerably nicer hotel rooms that cost me 90 or $ 100 a night.
But if you still want to buy it go on Craigslist and save about $ 25,000!!!
You’re welcome

What a great resort!
My family booked adjoining condos (2 beds, 2 sofa beds, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 mini kitchen) for a family vacation to Branson. The location and views were perfect and we had a great weekend to be there.
At the main check in, you are greeted with many people who work for Bluegreen. They offered coffee while we got our paperwork ready (hint hint please offer bottled water or sodas to those who don’t drink coffee) and it was a semi quick process.
There is 1 indoor pool, 1 lazy river, 1 kid pool, a slide for everyone and a hot tub on the grounds of the main area. All were great except beware with the indoor pool — the slide says kids only within a certain age range but all sorts will use it — there needs to be better watching of this, especially with little kiddos around.
The marina offers everything from kayaks, paddleboards to rented yacht cruises so you can have dinner on the water. There is also lots of other things on property that we can’t wait to get back and try in the future.
We had an issue with the people in the room (s) above us. They were allowing their kids to run amuck at midnight. Luckily one call to the front desk and they had security there in no time and it quieted down real quick.
Already have a weekend booked for next summer — can’t wait!

If you like ANTS, WASPS, and ROACHES in your room stay here!!! Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar. Disgusting.
Stayed there in March 2015. The Bluegreen timeshare property side gives a bad name to Big Cedar!!! We have enjoyed the resort side for years, this was our first and last time to anything Bluegreen. Disgusting.
Our favorite part of the stay was when I got up in the middle of the night to find bugs on my kids when they were sleeping. Bluegreen management didnt seem to care or offer to do anything except to come in and spray. Oh, great thanks… chemicals and dead bugs. Disgusting.
DONT STAY AT OR BUY ANYTHING FROM BLUEGREEN PROPERTIES!!!

Great resort! Very unique lazy river and big water slides for big kids and a smaller one for the little ones. The pools were clean and there are several so they were not too crowded. The lodge décor is very warm and welcoming and the fresh baked cookies at the front desk are definitely a nice touch. We would definitely stay there again.

We did the Bass Pro thing for $ 699, for (7) nights and (8) days. Went to the time share presentation, good with no pressure to purchase! However, they have several ways to purchase. The Wilderness Club, we could not get the time or amount of rooms on the dates we wanted. In reading the reviews
We felt, if we can’t get the time and date we want, why pay for a time share!

So much is happening at Big Cedar. The Wilderness Club now has free wi-​fi in all the rooms. They no longer deliver the USA Today to your room. It’s available for pick-​up down at the Brushey Creek Clubhouse for free. Rooms are being painted and new living room furniture and window treatments have been installed. Personally, I liked the old paint and furniture scheme better. It felt warmer and more like home.
There are many activities planned by Big Cedar that everybody is welcome to participate in.
A beautiful new chapel has been built. Along with a new bridge built by the Amish near Devil’s Pool is completed and they are working on the area around it. It looks like it is going to be beautiful. Top Of The Rock restaurant is set to re-​open soon. There are several new things up there but it’s not open to the public yet. It appears there is also a chapel up there from what I could see from a distance. There is a new spa being built next to the gift shop.
Big Cedar is just getting better and better! And it’s a resort for ALL ages.
Over the hill, Paradise Point is building up nicely. One of of the five story buildings is almost completed. Down the road at Long Creek I understand the new pool is amazing.
The outdoor paradise area that was originally going to be between Big Cedar and Top Of The Rock is now going to be across from the Big Cedar Lodge sign. Plenty of awesome things planned for over there.
The folks with mega points are still dominating the resort and booking all the cabins and and prime time for re-​sale/​rentals. I went for the update and was assured this will end as of the Fall of 2014. I sure hope so. I’ve been told that now for a long time. For that reason I am not interested in making another purchase. When the dues are what they are and you can’t get a unit booked because the place is full of rentals from points investors it really is a rotten deal.
Once this rental issue is stopped, Big Cedar will once again be even more awesome! It sort of feels like the area is becoming like a «Disneyland» of the Midwest Ozarks. It is going to end up offering so much stuff to do that a person/​family could spend a week there and not do it all. I’ve been going 3 – 4 times per year for 9 years and still love it just as much as I did on my first trip.

Well, after the stay I have to say this was a nice use of vacation time.
The resort is wonderfully comfy and the flora is an awesome sight. The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly.
The coffee maker super sucked, and I never got one good cup of coffee all week, but that’s just a nagging incidental.
The fresh cookies are always nice too, my favorite was the ginger cookies!
We really wanted a cabin, but that just wasn’t available. Unfortunately during our four stays… they were never available. Even when we booked five months ahead of time. That’s not really their fault I guess, but it would have been nice to see what cabin stays were like.
The pool was clean, but they need to make some rules concerning children in the hot tub. The parents were not watching them and there were some five and seven year old kids jumping in and out. Children of that age aren’t even supposed to be in the hot tub for safety.
We will probably go back, but I have say, I enjoyed my stay at The Falls Village much more.

This place is pretty awesome!!! We did the cheap vacy thing in exchange for our time to listen to the timeshare shpeal… yadiyadi. I knew, I was going in to say NO! My husband on the other hand was sold haha. what a dork. Anyway. if you go to Bass Pro and they ask you to sign up for the cheap vacation… it’s worth it. But we stayed on the property. Yes get the upgrade. It’s worth it.
We stayed in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cabin. It was amazing. We had 2 kids under 2 with us and they loved it. It rained the whole weekend we were there and our cabin was perfect. We utilized the grill and the whole kitchen and the fireplace. We went grocery shopping and brought food in. I think the outdoor pools had just closed so we didn’t get to used them but the indoor pool was opened but we just didn’t want to take the kids there. They had a hot tub outside. I wish I could have done that. but of course it’s not for 2 under 2 haha. The next time I go i’m going to try to go work out.
I can’t wait to get back!

Amazing place and accommodations. Wonderfully decorated lodges and nice swimming pools.

Amazing Everything! This is a must if staying in or near Branson. The condos are rustic, yet very perfectly situated and 5 star at the same time. Beautiful grounds, lots of recreation, fishing, boating, kids activities and yummy food. Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays is the best time to go. It’s all festive! Never need to leave the grounds… Unless you want to enjoy all there is to see in Branson. Favorite part of this visit was everything. Enjoy!

This is a true destination resort. Most places in the Branson area are for sleeping and then going and doing stuff around town. Wilderness Club at Big Cedar has plenty to do to keep you busy. The grounds and units are beautiful. All the units are decorated with taxidermied animals, not overkill, but still tasteful. The place is owned by the founder of Bass Pro Shops and it shows in the décor and scenery. The clubhouses are very elegant. The view is great from almost any lodge on the grounds. Access to all the amenities at Big Cedar is included for $ 5 per day, which includes all the pools, mini golf, some boat rentals, and other things to do. The marina has everything from peddle boats to canoes to large pontoons to rent. Even just walking around the grounds is great. There are waterfalls, fish ponds, covered walkways, and more to experience.
There are a few cons with this place. One of the things that makes this place so nice also makes it a little inconvenient. It is a ways out of town. I realize a lot of the people staying here are there for that exact reason. Its on the lake and a lot of people hardly go into town for shows or entertainment. Also WIFI costs $ 5 per day to get it in your unit, otherwise you can go to the clubhouses or coffee shop to use it there. I really enjoy having a place to stay in town but I would definitely stay out here again.

My friend and her boyfriend have a timeshare and this was one of the places that they chose to stay at.
My friend and I ended up staying in a 2 bedroom villa, well, she got the villa half and I got the studio half. This resort in on Table Rock Lake, and our view was amazing. It overlooked the lake and you could sit on your porch and watch the sun set.
I was very impressed with the staff that we dealt with upon check in and the amenities. Everything is stocked, so all you need is the groceries! They even have detergent so that you can do laundry. They have a shuttle on property so that you can just leave your car and get driven around, which is great when you go in January where it gets cold at night.
Bushy Creek Clubhouse has an indoor heated pool and also a hot tub. They also have a fitness room and coffee bar. There are restaurants on site and also a bar. If you don’t want to go out, you have the option of room service or making meals in your villa.
Best part: You get cookies in your room every night and they recycle! We enjoyed ourselves and I can’t wait to go back and take advantage of all the fun things to do in the warm weather?

This has premier cabins and nice 2 bedroom lockout lodges with some of the great facilities shared with the luxurious hunting & fishing oriented Big Cedar Lodge on the beautiful & clean spring fed Table Rock Lake.
This is a Ozark outdoor themed place. There is waterfalls on the streams and in the pools (nice to be under). Even the quaint coffee, sweets and panini place (Truman) has a stuffed bobcat and birds for decorations along with a nice stone patio for viewing the lake. I am putting this in as a warning because even if you get a no taxidermy lodge… this is a hunting and fishing place (same owner as Bass Pro Shop).
The conservation theme is to recycle (they have bins in many places, but need more!- see pic). This logic carries over to harvesting the animals before they starve to death. If this is against your belief system, I would suggest not going to this lodge because I saw mounted heads and complete animals in most public buildings, cabins and lodges.
There is the most impressive meeting spot at the conference center. I would love to go to a cooperate retreat here like the many of the visitors that I talked met. My brother in-​law had his fireman’s convention here and loved it.
There is lots outdoor activities to do here. Boat, fish, ski, canoe, paddle boat and jet ski on the lake is obvious options. Pools, hot tubs, lazy river, basketball, tennis, putt putt, checkers & chess (pic), shuffle board, sand volleyball, grilling, picnics, nature trails, horseback riding, wagon rides, and nice patios and decks are some outdoor options.
There is also a spa, restaurants in beautiful historic & elaborate converted homes with great views (Truman Coffee & Café, Worman Brunch & Steakhouse and Devil’s Pool Restaurant) plus a great Buzzard Bar to enjoy. Each has a excellent deck and/​or patio to relax and view the lake.
The true workout place is at the older lodge with many great machines and free weights with little view of the lake…
This is the sculpted, planted and manicured version of the Ozarks. Big Cedar is a great place to introduce a kid to outdoors or reintroduce teenagers and the wiser. I saw many people of all ages enjoying themselves.
Yes they bulldozed nature and created a lodge (see pic). If you find yourself needing a true nature walk then head for the stables. Next to the Kid’s Korral is a trail that I am more used to. Plus, I did see animals like turtles, fish, squirrels, birds, beaver and even smelled a skunk while traveling through the Lodge.
This place kept me sane while I visited Branson area with family. I did take the suggestion to take my mom to Eureka Springs, AR to see the historic town built on the side of a mountain. This is a great day trip. (With more seasoned adults go to Eureka Springs during the week.)
Another quick trip is Dogwood Canyon. This can driven to by the excellent shuttle system at Big Cedar (within the resort we did not need a car). This was bulldozed and planted like the resort for the pupose of enjoyment of the outdoors. This is the Ozark fairy tale of what nature could be plus bison, elk, long horn cattle, and deer are raised here (we paid for the tram to see them). Fishing (without lisence), Segway tours, biking, hiking, and even Ozark weddings is available here.
Now for the dirty little secret and why it is not 5 star. This is the time share part of the property. Time share is a great way to take a vacation (family has been owners of another place since 1982 and traded for a week here). We personally know people that own here and they have the same problems. While timeshares can work for people wanting a affordable vacation, they are not for everyone. Timeshares has worked when we are not picky about exactly where and when we want to vacation. For example, for New Years I wanted to be on a beach as far south as possible. The best we could do was Daytona Beach, not bad. If you have to be in Miami or lower like a friend demanded, do not join a timeshare. With thousands of people owning timeshares and wanting the same places at the same time…