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Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns

2.0 star property
Golfers can play a quick 9 holes while nature lovers enjoy the seasonal pool at this woodland retreat with convenient amenities

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Big South Fork Trail Lodge, surrounded by greenery, offers a 9-hole golf course. Cool off in the seasonal pool or grab a drink at the bar after a day outdoors. Enjoy practical comforts like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £52
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a balcony.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Stearns, Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns is in the historical district and near a train station. Cumberland Falls and Cumberland Falls State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big South Fork Scenic Railway and Natural Arch Scenic Area. Visit our Stearns travel guide
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136 Bruce St, Stearns, KY, 42647

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over rocks into a river, surrounded by dense forest.
    Cumberland Falls State Park
    22 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • A waterfall with two kayakers in red kayaks.
    Cumberland Falls
    26 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Big South Fork Scenic Railway
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kentucky Splash Water Park
    30 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Laurel River Lake
    50 min drive - 49.8 miles

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Dairy Bar
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    6 min drive
  • Arby's
    6 min drive
  • New Santa Fe
    6 min drive

About this property

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns

  • Motel in the historical district
  • Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns?

As of 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns on 17 Aug 2026 start from £52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Big South Fork Scenic Railway and within 3 miles (5 km) of Somerset Community College and Split Bow Arch. McCreary County Park and Yamacraw Day Use Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly lady who was nice enough to walk me to my room and make sure everything was okay. She made sure i had everything I needed. She was extremely sweet and lovely to talk to. Very peaceful place. Such cozy rooms. I was also happy to see they are pet friendly, my dog enjoyed the stay as much as I did.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was somewhat old.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and very well maintained, staff was kind and helpful. Room we decorated nicely and had a homelike feel to it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always the staff were very helpful and kind, the room was well put together as always, and staff was quick to assist in any way they could if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well maintained, the pool area was clean and well taken care of, and the pool was a nice relaxing way to end the day after traveling. Staff was kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and pet friendly important.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Owners are great. Very friendly, helpful,great people. The pool is odd but still very good. Rooms smelled old and off smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and had a nice home like feel, the beds were super comfortable and the room was very clea. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Pool was the perfect place to relax and escape the heat of the day. As a solo traveler this one one of the only hotels I will stay at alone. I feel very safe there. It was very quiet, and conveniently located near local attractions, hiking and plenty of options to choose from for dinner. 10/10 would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but overpriced

If you're looking for the usual ammenities, this place isn't for you. Coffee, but no cream/sugar packets, no hair dryer, no ironing board, etc. It's bare bones and overpriced. BUT, it is VERY clean and the young lady running things is very sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in wasn't very smooth at all it smells like cat's and they still didn't have the pools working smh i was very disappointed. The up side is the rooms are big they aren't bad . And the ppl was very nice ..... im sure the key was just a off moment, the cat smell around it was the main issue and not getting a pool after paying 88.00
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night. The room was clean and staff was friendly. There were some dogs barking off and on throughout the evening but I think it was from a near by house not from another room at the lodge. The barking stopped before we got to sleep and it was quiet the rest of the night. The beds were a little more firm than I like but were still fairly comfortable. The location was perfect for us as it was only 2 minutes from the activity we had planned the following morning. It was myself and my mother and we felt safe there. Overall, it was a nice place to stay and would consider it again if I ever revisit the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Glenna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Skip this place

I arrived around 9:30pm, not sure why but my gps took the long way - I drove down from Cleveland, OH. Since I had prepaid for the room, I didn’t feel it was necessary to contact the property. When I arrived, there was a note on the door that gave a phone number to call, indicating they were cleaning rooms. The woman said the owner gave my room away because I was a “no show” because “most people check in around 2pm.” When I said that I had already paid for the room, she quickly said she would refund me, and I asked where I was supposed to find a hotel in the middle of no where at 10pm. She then said she would clean a room for me to use but it would take around 30 minutes. I really needed a bathroom and she said there was nothing to use because the room was dirty and the office didn’t have a public bathroom. The room had no lamp, just an overhead light plus the light over sink & bathroom. The sink & bathtub were either dirty or very stained. The towels and bedding were clean and the bed & pillows were comfortable, although two pillows had no pillow cases on them. The refrigerator worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waterfall Tours Passing through KY

I should have read more reviews before booking for 2 night's. The staff was very friendly. The main thing was the bed & bathroom was clean. This is definitely not your normal hotel stay. There was no hand/bath soap or hand towels or bath mat, or hairdryer which i asked for on arriving.There was 2 wash clothes and 2 bath towels, 2 packs of 1 cup coffee and cups. They did give us more the next morning but although the open sign was on OPEN no one was in the office, so rang bell and met someone walking back to room who asked did you ring the bell. What room # and husband told her and she replied oh Y'all owe for damages! Excuse me?? There's just us 2 in room and I know we've not caused any damages. She was still asleep and said oh im sorry it was before you in that room. Not sure if they had just taken out the carpet and put in other flooring but it was sticky and dirty and the room had a musty odor which i was prepared for with air freshener. Outside on arrival was trash bags and trash around multiple rooms. Ours had ants everywhere from trash which I picked up the one bag by our door and took it to the dumpster and reported the ants to maintenance man that was later outside but other trash still there upon leaving. The stay before this was about the same price and much better accommodations. Lesson learned.... read more reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mauriza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Friendly and helpful Close to restaurants No bells and whistles but for price can't complain
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Cherie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was disgusting. Food crumbs and hairs on sheets. Dead bugs on floors bathtub very dirty. We tried changing rooms and second room was just as dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yahoo Falls. Woman checking me in was beyond kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old run down place. Looked ok at first but dead bugs in light fixture, stuffed splashed on walls by sink that needed wiped off. Poop not open thus time of year but probably never is
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything terrible
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quite. Don't expect any amenities, but do expect to be able to relax. Very close to the scenic railroad and many trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Liked: Staff & service
They young lady that checked me in was very nice and helpful and did a great job seeing see was the only one doing everything there by herself
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rachele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We did have a lot of flys, 1 very small towel for 2 ppl , pool was closed for the weekend we were there, but it did smell really good in the room n was clean ,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We had such a great time! The service and staff are friendly and helpful! This facility is also close to all the outdoor adventures and trails at Big South Fork!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Allen

It was ok for a 1980's hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023