Big South Fork Trail Lodge

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar

Pool

Laundry

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

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136 Bruce St, Stearns, KY, 42647

Daniel Boone National Forest
1 min walk
Somerset Community College
3 min drive
Split Bow Arch
5 min drive
Somerset, KY (SME-Lake Cumberland Regional)
42 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Motel in Stearns with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

A bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.

Big South Fork Trail Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Big South Fork Trail Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Daniel Boone National Forest. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Steps from Daniel Boone National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Somerset Community College
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

As a guest of Big South Fork Trail Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Big South Fork Trail Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Stearns motel.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Pool gate
Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In a national park
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD100.00 cleaning fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Big South Fork Motor Lodge Stearns

Big South Fork Motor Stearns

Big South Fork Motor

Big South Fork Trail Stearns

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Motel

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Motel Stearns

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Reviews

6.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Sara

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with group

13 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with partner

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

J R

Travelled with family

14 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Old property run by nice people. Everything worked but in "needs replacement condition."

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

9 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

To check in, you have to ring a doorbell. If no-one comes, you have three phone numbers to call. It took me about 30 minutes to get someone to check me in. The toilet paper roll was empty. There was no coffee or cups for the coffeemaker (I went to the office, rang the bell, and got the needed items.) Staff was very pleasant, but they are woefully understaffed.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

25 May 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Travelled with family

24 Mar 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Reservations for two rooms had been make weeks in advance. We arrived at about 8:20 and the clerk was surprised. He said notice of our stay was sent only hours before. Still, nothing had been done to prepare our rooms. We were told that they would be ready in thirty minutes, but it took fifty of course. No problem with the stay once we got into our rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family and small children

9 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was clean and maintained.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

JERUSHA ANNE

Travelled with family

24 Nov 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I didn’t bring my cat as I felt that the fee of $100 was excessive for this property especially compared to 4-5 star properties who charge way less, and then I arrive and there are cats everywhere. If you are allergic don’t stay here. I love cats and enjoyed it, except for the male cat spray smell in our room. When I was signing in a cat jumped up on the counter beside me and as an owner of cats that told me there’s cat on everything there. Again, I love them and so it didn’t bother me but plenty of people wouldn’t be able to stay. I thought the property was cute but it appears people are living there with their children and there was a broken down vehicle parked at our building. Inside the room, I could tell someone had cared to decorate it nicely and it was mostly clean. However, there was hair on the bathtub and the bath mat in both our rooms was horrific with stains. Not one or two but the entire mat looked filthy. We had two towels and two wash rags in each room, no hand towels and upon arrival someone was sent to our room to “plug stuff in”. The ice machine is broken. The shower in one of our rooms didn’t work so they had to come over and use ours. Overall I was a little disappointed because I thought we were paying for the room that is featured in the advertised pictures but if you look closely that is a Deluxe room only and you won’t get the little kitchenette in the other rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jose A

18 Nov 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Garry

Business traveller, Travelled with group

11 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible leak in Shower. The knob on the shower facet would not stay on.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clevey

Travelled with family

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

shelia

Travelled with family

8 Oct 2023

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very unsafe.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We stayed one night. The room was clean and staff was friendly. There were some dogs barking off and on throughout the evening but I think it was from a near by house not from another room at the lodge. The barking stopped before we got to sleep and it was quiet the rest of the night. The beds were a little more firm than I like but were still fairly comfortable. The location was perfect for us as it was only 2 minutes from the activity we had planned the following morning. It was myself and my mother and we felt safe there. Overall, it was a nice place to stay and would consider it again if I ever revisit the area.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sara

8 Sept 2023

I did not feel safe at this property. There was a couple yelling and fighting in the room next to me. I also could not get my laptop connect to the internet for homework. I felt so unsafe I didn't even stay the whole night. It looks like the meth capital of the country in this town.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very quiet and pet friendly important.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Sara

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was nice and had a nice home like feel, the beds were super comfortable and the room was very clea. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Pool was the perfect place to relax and escape the heat of the day. As a solo traveler this one one of the only hotels I will stay at alone. I feel very safe there. It was very quiet, and conveniently located near local attractions, hiking and plenty of options to choose from for dinner. 10/10 would recommend staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Cheri

Travelled with family and small children

15 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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..

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

13 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023