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Big South Fork Trail Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Stearns with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Hiking
BBQ/picnic area
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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136 Bruce St, Stearns, KY, 42647
  • Place, Big South Fork Scenic Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland Falls
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Laurel River Lake
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Stearns

Located within a leisurely stroll of Big South Fork Scenic Railway, Big South Fork Trail Lodge is within a few miles (5 km) of Somerset Community College. This 24-room motel welcomes guests with a bar/lounge and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Big South Fork Scenic Railway - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cumberland Falls State Park - 23 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Cumberland Falls - 26 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • University of the Cumberlands - 31 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Laurel River Lake - 48 min drive - 48.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hammered Bar - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Big South Fork Trail Lodge

Motel in Stearns with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Big South Fork Trail Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this golf motel include a vending machine, barbecue grills, and a picnic area.
36-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Pro golf shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the motel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Big South Fork Motor Lodge Stearns
Big South Fork Motor Stearns
Big South Fork Motor
Big South Fork Trail Stearns
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Motel
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Stearns
Big South Fork Trail Lodge Motel Stearns

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

Big South Fork Trail Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

This motel is located in Stearns, just steps from Big South Fork Scenic Railway. You'll also find Split Bow Arch and McCreary County Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Big South Fork Trail Lodge include a casino at the property?

No, Big South Fork Trail Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What do couples enjoy most about Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like Champagne service as well as a bar and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Big South Fork Trail Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Big South Fork Trail Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Big South Fork Trail Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Big South Fork Trail Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Big South Fork Trail Lodge for a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Big South Fork Trail Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Big South Fork Trail Lodge.

Big South Fork Trail Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 107 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JB (Chuck)

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bad area! Unsafe! Nasty! Bugs! Front office smells very strong of cat urine!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachele

Business traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service

Felt Very uncomfy

Well,we have stayed in worse but we at least thought the pics we saw it would be a little cleaner :( There something on the floor but it was not,carpet,tile or vinyl,it actually seemed like it was papery and very dirt gritty.I bathroom was about the same but with vinyl flooring. We wom't visit there again,room #18.And no coffee or eats of anykind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen and Stephen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower not working, towels stained, not enough TP
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

J R

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property run by nice people. Everything worked but in "needs replacement condition."
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To check in, you have to ring a doorbell. If no-one comes, you have three phone numbers to call. It took me about 30 minutes to get someone to check me in. The toilet paper roll was empty. There was no coffee or cups for the coffeemaker (I went to the office, rang the bell, and got the needed items.) Staff was very pleasant, but they are woefully understaffed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While the room was clean, it reeked of cigarette smoke and cat urine. The walls were so thin we could hear people moving around upstairs all night making it hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reservations for two rooms had been make weeks in advance. We arrived at about 8:20 and the clerk was surprised. He said notice of our stay was sent only hours before. Still, nothing had been done to prepare our rooms. We were told that they would be ready in thirty minutes, but it took fifty of course. No problem with the stay once we got into our rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

JERUSHA ANNE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I didn’t bring my cat as I felt that the fee of $100 was excessive for this property especially compared to 4-5 star properties who charge way less, and then I arrive and there are cats everywhere. If you are allergic don’t stay here. I love cats and enjoyed it, except for the male cat spray smell in our room. When I was signing in a cat jumped up on the counter beside me and as an owner of cats that told me there’s cat on everything there. Again, I love them and so it didn’t bother me but plenty of people wouldn’t be able to stay. I thought the property was cute but it appears people are living there with their children and there was a broken down vehicle parked at our building. Inside the room, I could tell someone had cared to decorate it nicely and it was mostly clean. However, there was hair on the bathtub and the bath mat in both our rooms was horrific with stains. Not one or two but the entire mat looked filthy. We had two towels and two wash rags in each room, no hand towels and upon arrival someone was sent to our room to “plug stuff in”. The ice machine is broken. The shower in one of our rooms didn’t work so they had to come over and use ours. Overall I was a little disappointed because I thought we were paying for the room that is featured in the advertised pictures but if you look closely that is a Deluxe room only and you won’t get the little kitchenette in the other rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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