Another Great visit - Relaxation just off the Branson Strip…read more - - - - - - - - September, 2025 Visit Short Summary: Great property near everything yet can and relaxing. Located on the Yellow Route and close to Reza Theater, the Titanic, and about 15 minutes from Salt Lake City- - -Additional information : My wonderful wife planned a getaway to Branson Labor Day weekend 2025, and we had a great time. Each time we've visited, we have stayed at Willow Ridge. We have typically been in rooms near the pool; this trip on the 5th floor with a view away from the pool, to the south. We hadn't realized when we scheduled the trip, but this 2025 Labor Day weekend, Branson hosted the US Navy Blue Angels for the first time, and we could see the show from our balcony - wonderful! - - - The property - - - Three buildings; 5 floors apiece. You can see the Branson Strip (Hw 76) but you don't hear the commotion. To the south is a great view of the Ozark hills.- - -The room- - -The rooms are standard MVCI / Marriott Vacation Club rooms:- 2 bedrooms, one king and two full sized beds- 2 bathrooms- Laundry- Kitchens with servings for 8 and all the utensils you need; refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave and coffee machine.. with coffee available; just ask housekeeping for more- Patio table and chairs with a view- nice!Recommendation: bring a Bluetooth speaker for music.- - - Activities- - -In the main building there is football, ping pong / table tennis, an exercise room, a place for kids to have fun, and more. We spent most of our time at the pool; there are hot tubs. We also played a round of disc golf - this seems to be a simple course, but it does have surprising challenges; more MVCIs should have disc golf like Willow Ridge does!- - - MarketPlace- - -The MarketPlace is in the lobby; is a smaller shop. For more groceries, go to Rhodes Price Chopper, in the same parking lot as Walmart: ... leave the Marriott, and turn left/east on the Yellow Route ... at Green Mtn Drive, Yellow Route turns right/south; continue straight on Green Mtn. Dr. ... and at the top of the hill you'll see the Branson Strip is just ahead; look right and turn into the parking lot - - - Thank you, Willow Ridge! - - - ----- ----- -----

There is a great game room for kids, air hockey, fossball, ping pong, billards, shuffle board, con…read morehole and others. All free. Also there are daily and evening activities for free or minimal cost. I like the location near wal mart and price chopper, since rooms have kitchenettes or full kitchens. The only negative of our stay was the quality of pillows. They were very flat and uncomfortable. You may want to bring your own from home.

I cannot say enough about this place. Yes, it's a bit pricey but you definitely get what you pay…read morefor. Big Cedar offers exceptional customer service hands down! From the check in desk, to the servers,to the shuttle drivers, to the housekeeping crew, EVERYONE was extremely friendly and accommodating. Although we were snowed in and many of the attractions closed because of the weather we had a fabulous time. Our fireplace wood was stocked daily, the roads were salted and plowed and a crew even showed up to shovel our walk! The Christmas lights were still up and beautiful in the snow. Our cabin had everything we could want PLUS stunning view with breathtaking sunsets.

Big Cedar Lodge is magical during Christmas season…read more The entire property is covered in lights and decorations done perfectly. It feels like a holiday movie in real life. Kids absolutely love it. One of the best places to spend Christmas with family.

Watermill Cove is wonderful beyond belief! We just had a family reunion there and it was perfect…read morefor all ages, from 5 to 73!! The 4 bedroom unit suited us petfectly! The zero entry pool was great for the little ones and they loved the water slide. There is so much to do there that we only left the resort to get groceries and ride the Branson train.The concensus of our hroup is that we'd do this again and we're scattted hither snd yon around the US.

This is such a hidden gem! My family has stayed here numerous times in the last six years and have…read morehad a blast every time. Not only is the resort gorgeous, The interiors are decorated so well and kept so clean. There is so much to do right on the resort and you don't even have to leave if you don't want to! They have basketball and sand volleyball courts, a really neat playground, a game room, an amazing cool and so much more! The resort is located right on the lake and you can rent JetSki's straight from the resort. They are so great to everybody who stays there and we have been there several times and they have done guest appreciation nights and provided pizza and other snacks for everybody staying at the resort. This place is so beautiful and has views that are to die for! They even have a water trampoline that sits on the lake that is really fun for kids and adults! They have paddle boards and kayaks you can use as well for free. They really cater to their guests and make sure that it is an excellent time for the whole family!

This is one of the most beautiful resorts I've been to! I was not expecting walking into the hotel…read morewith the most beautiful Christmas decorations, it really reminded me of home alone movie. Lol They had some outdoor activities, but it was a little chilly this time of the year, however, the plus side is definitely the Christmas environment. There is a glass elevator in the lobby, you can see the center of the hotel going up to your room. I recommend getting a balcony with your room, it's a nice view out of the lake.

We stayed 3 nights. The room was really not clean. Sat our stuff down on the des, didn't realize it…read morewas covered with pancake syrup. The window sill had a layer of dust that looked untouched for a very long time. We had no soap in the bathrooom. One of the beds had sheets with holes in it. The thermostat didn't work properly and our room was hot and smelled musty. The place was busy with conferences but understaffed. Some of the places such as the deli weren't open. The restaurant is very overpriced. Beautiful location and has such potential. Needs major cleaning all throughout the location. Tables in the lobby and bar area covered with dust. Needs a big update.

Wonderful experience for the family. They have everything you need for a successful fishing trip…read more Boat, pole rentals, and temporary fishing licenses were very reasonable and worked great. They also have fish cleaning stations w/ knives and folks that can help. Lisa thoughtfully helped us from patiently answering our questions over the phone to helping outfit us with all the right tackle. Derek was the very kind dock boss who explained all the ins and outs of boating this lake/river. He also provided backup equipment, including rod & reel which ended up being used since we snagged a log that took hook and all our line. Bathrooms (two) are to the right of front door and were kept clean. Wonderful time, caught five beautiful rainbow trout.

We stayed here for a few days of fishing. It's so peaceful and away from all the hustle and bustle…read moreof Branson's main tourist area. It's nothing fancy but it's just quiet and has beautiful scenery on Lake Taneycomo. A great place for a family trip.

This is a great resort for families! Our condo was super nice and clean and it had heated toilet…read moreseats! This place feels like your not near all the tourist stuff but still super close to town if you want. Kenny is amazing and accommodating. They had a pool party with band, night fires, and so much to do for the family. We would definitely go back.

Upon arrival to the Resort, my party of 20 was greeted by Kenny, the groundskeeper. During our…read morestay, Kenny was exceptional and was there to assist whenever needed. My brother in law rented a jet ski for Saturday, but the one that was for him was not working properly, so Kenny was able to save his reservation for Sunday and we were able to all enjoy the water that day. While there, we were able to take a pontoon boat out and enjoy the water of Table Rock Lake - The boat was durable, but not the best - but it's a rental so we didn't expect a whole lot. The house itself was amazing. Walking into it for the first time was breath taking. There was tons of room for all of the guests! The pool that is there, is large enough for all accommodations and has a waterfall and beautiful scenery around it. Overall, my family couldn't have been happier! We will return!

This was a great resort on Indian point. Everything was clean and roomy. The pools were a great…read moreplace to hang with the kids in between boating, fishing off on-site docks, nearby Silver Dollar City or hitting the Branson strip.

For the most part, we loved this place. We stayed in lower level #7. We chose this because it had…read morea nice view and was close to the pool. Pros: 1. Very spacious, plenty of room for 4 of us 2. Washer and dryer were huge, loved that. I didn't think I would like doing laundry on vacation, but I didn't mind and it came in handy to wash towels and bathing suits daily 3. Nice room sizes (except one) 4. Bathrooms were nice 5. Kitchen was nice, had everything we needed. We only cooked dinner there once though, so I'm not sure if anything essential was missing to cook more. 5. Pool area was very nice. If you have little kids, they'd love spending all day out there. 3 pools, water fall area, lazy river, splash pad, one slide, 3 hot tubs. Cons: 1. There were no blinds or curtains on the huge back windows. That's fine during the day I guess, but sitting in a lit room at night was not fun. Anyone could see in. I didn't like that at all. 2. We had to buy toilet paper, there was only 3 rolls provided for 5 days. And no tissues or paper towels. 3. For the most part it was clean. But walking on the floors, and then looking at your bare feet, there was dirt. Someone's underwear was left next to the washing machine, and my husband found some items underneath the dressers. Cobwebs everywhere. It feels like just a light clean was done between guests, not a deep clean. Not worth the money it cost. 4. The 3rd bedroom was basically a closet. Room for bunk beds and that's it. No TV, no dresser, no closet. 5. All of the hot tubs were a lukewarm temperature. And the jets didn't work on the 2 outdoor ones. I did email the owner about that thinking she might not have known, but honestly that is something that should be checked daily. Also the hot tub turned our fingernails and toenails blue/ green. I have no idea what was it that water, but that's never happened in my entire life. 6. The pool water was freezing. That probably wouldn't bother kids too much, but as an adult it would be nice for the water to be at least 75-78ish. 7. There were only 6 towels provided for 4 guests, I just think that maybe 2-3 per guest would be better. 8. Very very minimal dish soap. If we had cooked breakfast lunch and dinner daily, we would've ran out on day 2. 9. Laundry Detergent pods were provided, but those were scented so we had to buy our own. 10. The water temp in the showers could've been better. It got hot, but not as hot as I would like. Also the water left a white film on all of our bodies. My daughter felt like she couldn't get clean all week, her hair felt like straw. This could be a problem in the whole town though, I don't know what kind of water we were washing with. 11. Our grill did not work 12. We only had people staying above us for 2 out of 5 nights. And thank God for that because the insulation was awful, and it was so loud. 13. Beds and pillows were too stiff. I realize I have more cons than pros, but we really did enjoy this place, better than a hotel. I would stay here again. I just think that with the price it cost, everything should be included. I shouldn't have to purchase toilet paper and dish soap and paper towels, unless we used an excessive amount. Which we didn't.

Such a fun time! I went there last month, I originally was going to the restaurant that's in the…read more same area and came across this, completely blown away by the experience! Everywhere you look is beautiful, especially during the fall. I loved driving around by yourself with the golf cart and experiencing the views on your own time!

I was extremely disappointed with the Top of the Rock golf cart tour. The experience is marketed in…read morea way that strongly suggests you're seeing natural caves, waterfalls, and rock formations, but much of it is clearly artificial -- and that fact is not honestly advertised. The "waterfalls" have no natural river or water source connected to them, and in several places you can literally see exposed pipes feeding the water features. The cave and rock structures also appear heavily manufactured. In some areas, you can look underneath the rocks and plainly see man-made construction materials, including exposed particle board. I don't necessarily object to themed or artificial attractions when they're presented honestly. What bothered me was the misleading presentation. The tour tries to create the impression of a natural Ozarks landscape experience, but once you notice the construction details, it starts to feel more like a theme park set than a scenic nature tour. For the price charged, I expected authenticity and transparency. Instead, the experience felt staged and deceptive. I spoke with an employee about it afterwards, and he acknowledged it was fake and suggested I go elsewhere if I wanted to see real tock formations & waterfalls. I don't think I'll follow his advice, but I won't be coming back here.

After a long drive we were thrilled to have arrived at our location and were pleasantly surprised…read moreby the friendly and gracious welcome from the staff. You check in at the main building which had several nice features plus a great lobby with a computer, coffee selection and a fire pit/fireplace outside to enjoy. After being given our rooms we discovered we were right above the pool in building 7 which was a bit loud for us. We called the guest services who graciously moved us a few rooms to allow for a quieter experience which we greatly appreciated! It didn't take long at all and we could then get situated. The room has a nice round balcony with a table and chairs on which we could enjoy a meal and the view of the lake. It is also amazing how many birds you hear throughout the day! We lived that aspect. The elevators all access paths and rooms so they are handicapped accessible which is so helpful (visiting with an elderly relative who doesn't do stairs well). The grounds seem to be well tended with lots of fun amenities like a playground, tennis courts and lake access. We took a bit of a walk and enjoyed a bench down by the lake. Our room was well kept and had a gas fireplace which we thoroughly enjoyed on a rainy day. We also live that we can cook and eat in or go out. I love how firm and comfy the beds are, as well as how many extras they provide like towels, blankets, shampoos etc. We read a few reviews prior to coming that said the WiFi was horrid, but we had no trouble and my husband was even able to work remotely most of the time. It is a secure network as well which is super helpful. Not sure if it was our unit or building but it worked wonderfully for us. We have greatly appreciated our stay and love the care the staff takes with our questions. We recommend this spot for an out of the way stay!

This is adjacent to the very high end Bass Pro Big Cedar Resort in Hollister MO right on the lake!…read moreIt's a time share with BlueGreen, but you can buy points online with folks who can't use their time. We do this some years but it's hard to get exact dates since it's booked so far in advance by points owners. We loved it so much we bought one of the few condos that are privately owned onsite to be able to use full time in retirement. We've been going here for over 20 years and there is always something new or cherished to do! You can't go wrong in this area which is 20-30 minutes from all the tourist attractions in Branson. Close enough to be convenient and far enough away to enjoy a quiet lake stay.

Loved it ! Great people, nice atmosphere, and we…read moredefinitely be back next year!!!!! we truly enjoyed our time on property and felt welcomed from the momment we arrived.Everyone was friendly,helpful.and made the whole experience relaxing enjoyable.the location was clean ,peaceful,and had such a wonderful vibe. It was a perfect place for our family to spend time together,and we are looking forward to coming back next year!

WARNING Do NOT stay…read morehere unless you want your phone blasted with 10 spam calls a day. They sell your number and the day after checkout, your phone will be blown up. Other things to mention: 1. No towels or any kind of bathroom necessities In the rooms 2. The pool is ice cold, couldn't even use it on a sunny 87 degree day 3. They spray some sort of moth ball smelling toxic chemical all over the pool ground for snakes. So much is used in the morning that it still permeates the entire area at 2:00 pm. Sounds safe