Mountain Top One Room Cottage

Yes. The cottage has a full kitchen with a kitchen island, stovetop, oven, microwave, dishwasher and mini-fridge. Cookware, dishware and utensils are provided. That makes it practical for preparing breakfast or a few meals in, instead of eating out every time.

The beds are made up with hypo-allergenic bedding and a down comforter, and turndown service is offered. The cottage is climate-controlled with both air conditioning and heating. Housekeeping is daily, and there is a TV, a coffee and tea maker, and free local calls.

Big Cedar Lodge charges a mandatory resort fee of USD 50 per accommodation per night. It covers concierge service, fitness center access, fitness and yoga classes, housekeeping, in-room coffee, in-room safe, parking, phone calls, pool access, and shuttle service. Free WiFi is also part of your stay.

Yes to all three. The resort is family-oriented, with a children's club, playground and arcade, and the cottage's kitchen helps on longer stays. Couples can book spa time at Cedar Creek Spa & Salon, though spa amenities are for guests 16 and over. The primary guest checking in must be 21 or older, apart from active-duty military, who may check in at 18.

Room service runs in limited hours: breakfast 7AM–11AM and an all-day menu 11AM–10PM. Devil's Pool serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Truman Cafe & Custard opens daily for breakfast, lunch and an ice cream social. For fine dining, The Worman House and Osage Restaurant both overlook the lake, and reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends, holidays and in peak season.

Pool access is for registered guests only, using resort wristbands, and children must be accompanied by an adult. There are no lifeguards on duty. The pools are seasonal and weather permitting. Brushey Creek's indoor and outdoor pools are open 8AM–10PM daily, and the lazy river runs Memorial Day to Labor Day. The fitness center is open daily 5AM–10PM, free to overnight guests, for ages 16 and over.

The nearest airport is Branson Airport (BKG), about 15–20 minutes away. Springfield-Branson National (SGF) is roughly an hour's drive north. Most guests arrive by car, and parking is included in the resort fee. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. The front desk is open 24 hours. Bring a government-issued photo ID and a card in the reservation holder's name, as Big Cedar is moving to cashless payments from May 1, 2026.

All Big Cedar Lodge accommodations are nonsmoking. The resort is mostly pet-free. Only a limited number of Lakeside Cottages allow pets, with a deposit, and service animals are welcome in all accommodations.