I wish I could give the commercial hotel 10s! What a fantastic and relaxing little oasis in the…read moremiddle of one of my favorite small towns - Cotter. Beautifully renovated, amazing amenities, great location and lots of amazing little details and decor - Including a historic Cotter gallery wall. ***The rates are So reasonable. You can rent the whole place for your family or friend vacay. My room was spacious and filled with windows and light, and the beds are comfy! It's so charming and felts like a luxury adult lodge/resort/summer camp. The big open communal spaces are fantastic - the living room, which also includes rustic picnic benches for dining & the big open kitchen has huge, dual refrigerators and lots of prep space. They have every kitchen accessory that you could need. I love that they have coffee at every entrance and in different locations around the hotel. Great hosts who provide lots of local dining and activity information. Commercial hotel is a must if you're staying in or around the Cotter and White river or Buffalo River area! Or just make a stop over and make sure you take a tour of big Springs Park, a dip in the swimming hole or a walk across the bridge or breakfast at the Sands. Great kayaking and fishing are minutes away.

Very clean rooms and very nice facility. The rooms were comfortable and even the showers and…read morebathrooms are immaculate. I love the modern mixed with old. It was very tastefully remodeled. We had a very nice stay.

My husband and I booked a trip here just for an easy getaway. While we only stayed one night of…read morethe three night reservation, that was wholly based on the fact that the pool was out of order and one of the top two reasons for the selection of places to stay. The office staff was super understanding and gave us a full refund for the remainder of our stay. They had an awesome bar and, in the next building over, a nice recreational area with a pool table, fireplace and several other game options. We did misunderstand that the bar had some limited food options. All in all we decided the wording on their website was just as little confusing regarding the food options and about boat rentals (as opposed to guided fish trips). But if we had not been wanting the pool option on this trip, this was a really nice place and we would definitely consider returning!

What a gem! The cabin was comparable to a 4 star boutique hotel; ample room, nice linens, equipped…read morefull size kitchen. We enjoyed our complimentary breakfast and coffee every morning and the staff was more than accommodating. The fishing guides were fantastic and went above and beyond. Relaxing in the pool, overlooking the river, in the evening was icing on the cake! Have already planned our next stay at the WRTC

My wife and I recently had lunch at Gaston's and loved everything. From the service to the classic…read moreview of the river to the perfectly prepared food. It was a great experience. We had a couple of excellent bloody Mary's to start and followed with a wonderful shrimp dish and blackened chicken taco salad. Both were fantastic. We finished with a vanilla crème brûlée. Maybe the best I've ever had. Although the prices were a little steep they definitely deliver at Gaston's. We'll definitely return.

DO NOT EAT AT THE RESTAURANT!! This was the worst experience I've ever had. Went here for a…read morebirthday, family came in from out of state, and we wish we'd never come here. We went for dinner and will never come back again. The food was bland, unseasoned, overcooked and undercooked. How is that possible?? Everyone got a ribeye steak between Med Rare and Med Well, and it ended up coming out Rare to Well Done. The service was uninviting and unwelcoming. Those Trout Poppers were almost cold and contained no trout. Overall, I'm just disappointed. I hope that someone from Gaston's reaches out, because when we put a complaint in, they didn't seem like they even cared. I will post a follow up if they do respond to me, because it appears they only respond to positive review.

First off this is not a resort. I am not saying that to complain I am merely stating a fact so that…read morethe New Owners don't have to deal with disappointed clientele. The Bayou Resort is a great place to stay. The rooms are clean but are not overly modern they have all the ammenities that you need to stay for a few day. The kitchenettes have pots & pans, plates & flatware. The resort is almost a stones throw from Norfork lake so you can be in or on the water in about 5-10 minutes. The resort also has a pool if you don't feel like going down to the lake or if you just need to have a change of pace. We have been coming here for 5 years and have always had a good experience. So if you need a place close to the lake you could do alot worse than staying at the Bayou Resort.

I love Dianne and Gary! Talk about the best hosts ever! Not to mention the down home feel of the…read morecabin. I went on a three day adventure with my father and we had so much fun here! I advise everyone to come and meet Dianne and Gary! The price is very reasonable, and all of the coins come equipped with the essentials. There is WIFI for the suburbanites, and there is also the taste of home for those of us out for a good time with the family. The resort is very close to the Fout boat dock, and I definitely recommend looking up Jay Smith as a guide. Loved our trip and will be back for sure!

I was visiting Cotter for a few days and was excited to have the opportunity to float this portion…read moreof the buffalo river. Wild Bills was recommended to me and the rental and floating experience was seamless. I rented a kayak for the 10 mile float. It was late June and the water was perfect and the float was scenic. John provided a bronco busting bus ride to the river. The people at the shop were friendly and helpful. Kayak rental was $69 plus tax. But they do provide a 30 minute bus ride to the drop off to save you the trouble of running cars.

We showed up late in the canoe season. Asked about renting a canoe for a 6.5 hour trip on the…read moreriver. Unfortunately, we do not believe what we were told about the conditions of the river were true. The man behind the counter told us that we may have to, drag our canoe through a couple of spots but no big deal. After setting up camp in Buffalo point campground and actually taking a look at the river and seeing people come off the river, everyone was dragging canoes and Buffalo point, most of the river was just simply ankle deep, we would've had to drag a canoe for miles through slippery rocks to get to the destination for pick up. So one of two things happened, the owners of wild Bill outfitter do not know the river conditions or they did not tell us the truth. So unfortunate. Needless to say, we did not show up the next morning bright and early to rent anything. I felt like I dodged a $100 bullet of frustration by not renting from these people. And I would not recommend wild bills outfitter for river conditions, information, go look for yourself.

Steve and Elisabeth run a 5 Star lodge and it is no wonder they are rated the # 1 Orvis Lodge of…read more2024! Food was GREAT, wines were v. good, and great selection of other beverages. The lodge has some of the best trophies from around the world creating a world-class feel, and rooms are spacious, high ceilings. Our room had a private porch and beds were awesome, bathroom with shower & tub was super nice. Huge deck overlooks the river and hummingbirds galore entertain morning coffee and evening cocktails. This place is fantastic and we will become regulars. Highly recommend it for a 1st class experience. Fishing guides were some of the best we've had and of course the fishing was amazing.

A great experience all around! The lodge the hosts the food the view the fishing were all…read moreexceptional. Even if you aren't fishing its a great place to relax. I don't think you can find anything else like it on the river.

The park has done a considerable amount of updating this year. New concrete for two places with…read morepicnic tables, little shade overhead and large heaters topped off with a TV. New washers and dryers, credit card or app to pay. They have re-done some of their water valves so they don't freeze and if they do it's easier to repair. Gravel around the park as well, so they (Doug) has done quite a bit. Schedule well in advance, busy park.

The place is not a bad place very quaint and good location. I gave it a three star because the…read moreclean out is in a terrible spot. We reserved a pull through because we are towing a vehicle on a trailer the clean out is at the very beginning of the pull in we had to use every extension to get tot he clean out hat we had. The site was really not level at all so then it would drain to the clean out because it was up hill and very far away. It was a process to clean out the hose and get all of the water out we had to lift the pipe 4' off the ground to get it to drain doing this caused the hose to come apart and got all over myself. Needless to say I wasn't very happy. They need to move this to the center of the pull throughs.

Amazing resort, highly recommend. Owners are amazing and location is beautiful. The drive there…read moreis on steep winding roads that will challenge your driving skills but is truly gourgeous.

Great place! We loved the camper cabin on the bank of the river, and our guide, Brandon, was…read moreamazing. We caught so many fish and we learned a ton!! We will book another trip!!