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Preparation for the visit--
We left our house a little early because we wanted to get to Silver Dollar City before storms hit and try to enjoy our stay. We had spoken to associates from the resort who stated it was ok to show up two hours early and they would take care of the situation.
Arrival at the resort--
When we arrived, we were met by security who were very kind and directed us to where our cabin was. The security officers provided a map and circled key locations for our stay. The layout of the resort was a little confusing and we ended up getting into an area where we had to back out. The roads are very narrow and leave little-to-no room for mistake. Your emergency brake better work if you're planning on parking near the edge of the roads.
Arrival at the Cabin--
When we arrived at our cabin, we referred to the instructions left in our email to gain entry. The code for the door was not working. I called support once and left a message; then called again and an associate picked up. He stated we weren't supposed to be at the location for another two hours. It appeared somewhere along the line that someone did not pass information to the appropriate parties. After about twenty minutes we were texted a couple of different codes and the problem was solved.
Inside the Cabin--
The cabin we stayed at was very cozy and welcoming. The lighting left something to be desired but it was sufficient to see our way around. The rooms were laid out nicely and were appealing. The crew maintaining the appearance of the cabin went the extra mile to try and decorate the inside to match the Christmas theme. All electronics we used worked and we had no issues connecting to the local WiFi. The dining utensils and amenities were clean and stored in an easily accessible location. The crew that maintained inventory and cleanliness of the cabin left some snacks and coffee in Tupperware containers for the first few uses which was nice when we wanted to brew a cup of coffee. The floors were appealing and everything matched the "woodsy" feel we were looking for. The floors were creaky in certain spots so it was difficult to move around the cabin without making too much noise. The beds were very firm and not what we were used to back at home. Sleeping was very difficult based on this. The thermostat was working all day and night to keep temperatures to our liking, so I can only assume insulation needs a little work (Mind you we rented this cabin in the late fall, early winter.) The water pressure was fine in the showers and sinks. The showers were clean but looked to be built for smaller people. I'm 6'1" and could easily see over the shower door, let alone had to 'duck' to get under the shower head. The bathroom does not have a fan so if you're about to take a load off, use the window in the bathroom and be prepared to let it aerate for a while. The toilet paper was 1-ply. If you're used to a bidet you may want to bring either flushable baby-wipes or a portable bidet. The jets in the bath did not work and we were not able to fill it with water warm enough to our liking. Most of the throw pillows were flat and need to be replaced or re-fluffed. The couch was uncomfortable. There were sufficient enough outlets available in the bedroom to charge our watches and phones but not much else. There was only one night stand which was the location where the power strip was located; so everything had to be placed on one side when we wanted to charge them. Some of the coasters for beverages were broken but they still fulfilled their function.
Leaving the resort--
We decided to end our stay one day early because we saw everything we wanted to see in Branson and our needed sleep quality was more valuable than staying another day.
Thoughts and overall review--
We got what we paid for minus some of the inconveniences that were listed above that should not have existed (Bed quality, toilet paper quality, bath not working properly, etc.). We liked the cabin but not enough to book another stay here. We are going to try our luck at another location the next time we visit. read more
