Payne's Valley Four Bedroom Cottage

This cottage at Big Cedar Lodge is a golf-view accommodation, so the outlook is over the course rather than the lake. A fireplace in the living space makes it a natural spot to gather after a round.

Yes. It is built for extended stays and group getaways. The full kitchen has a kitchen island, oven, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, mini-fridge, cookware, dishware and utensils, and there is a dining area. A coffee/tea maker, desk and flat-screen TV round out the space, and turndown service is included.

The resort is family-oriented, with a children's club, playground and arcade. The guest checking in must be 21 or older, except active-duty military, who may check in at 18. Pools are for registered guests only, require resort wristbands, and have no lifeguards on duty, so children must be accompanied by an adult.

A mandatory resort fee of USD 50 per accommodation per night covers parking, pool access, fitness center access, fitness/yoga classes, shuttle service, concierge service, housekeeping and in-room coffee. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM, with late check-out fees. The front desk is open 24 hours. Payments are card-based, as Big Cedar is cashless from May 1, 2026.

Big Cedar Lodge has multiple restaurants and bars. Examples include Osage Restaurant (steakhouse, 4PM–9PM daily, with Sunday brunch 10AM–2PM), Devil's Pool (breakfast, lunch and dinner daily) and Truman Cafe & Custard (breakfast, lunch and ice cream). In-room dining runs 7AM–11AM for breakfast and 11AM–10PM for the all-day menu. Reservations at the fine-dining outlets are highly recommended, especially on weekends, holidays and in peak season.

Yes. Overnight guests get complimentary fitness center access, open daily 5AM–10PM, for guests 16 and over. Cedar Creek Spa & Salon is an 18,000-square-foot spa with treatments, and guests must be 16 or older to use spa services and the grotto. Spa pools and amenities are reserved for guests with a treatment booked that day. Day passes start at $55.

Branson Airport (BKG) is the closest, roughly 15–20 minutes away, though service is limited. Springfield-Branson National (SGF) has year-round service and is about an hour's drive (roughly 49–50 miles). Most guests drive or rent a car. Silver Dollar City is about 26 minutes away by car, and Branson Landing is about a 9-minute drive.

The cottage has 4 bedrooms furnished with 8 Queen Beds in total, paired with 4 private bathrooms, so each bedroom has its own en-suite rather than guests sharing a single hallway bath. Each bathroom comes with bathrobes, a hair dryer, shampoo, soap and towels, which makes it easier for a multi-family or multi-couple group to get ready at the same time.

Beyond the golf-course outlook, the cottage includes turndown service and champagne service, along with a fireplace in the living area. Down comforters and hypo-allergenic bedding are provided throughout the bedrooms, and a desk is available for anyone who needs to work during the trip.

Yes, the golf view places the cottage near the course itself, which suits groups planning to golf during their stay. Big Cedar Lodge's restaurants, including Osage Restaurant, Devil's Pool and Truman Cafe & Custard, are reachable on property, and the shuttle service included in the resort fee helps with getting around to dining and pool areas without needing a car for every trip.