Big South Fork Trail Lodge

2.0 star property
Stearns motel with bar/lounge

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Hiking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Front of property
BBQ/picnic Area
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
136 Bruce St, Stearns, KY, 42647

What's nearby

  • Daniel Boone National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Split Bow Arch - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Yahoo Falls - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cumberland Falls State Park - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Cumberland Falls - 26 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Cheer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Big South Fork Trail Lodge

Adjacent to a golf course, Big South Fork Trail Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Stearns. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Golf cart on-site

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Golf clubhouse on-site
  • Golf pro shop on-site
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100.00

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

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 that you 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.
Is parking offered on site at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Big South Fork Trail Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as kayaking, mountain biking and rafting. Enjoy amenities such as 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 1-minute walk from Daniel Boone National Forest.

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Gavin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice!
Alisha, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Old property run by nice people. Everything worked but in "needs replacement condition."
J R, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Anthony, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Property was clean and maintained.
Charles, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
JERUSHA ANNE, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Jose A, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Terrible leak in Shower. The knob on the shower facet would not stay on.
Garry, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clevey, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very unsafe.
shelia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tammy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet and pet friendly important.
Robert, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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 family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

2/10 Poor

Dwight, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review