The Pointe is an all-suite resort which is a necessity for us now with two small children. Our unit had a small kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, coffee maker, and hospitality bar. No microwave though, which actually kind of surprised us.

The room itself is very nice and very comfortable. Even when we folded out the hide-a-bed from the sofa, there was still ample space left in the room to move about and let our daughter play.

The reason that we spent the night at this resort, however (since our house is only 20 minutes away), is for the newly built water park: The Oasis. (See my breakout on this waterpark for more details.)

The resort has great rates during the summer (we stayed for under $100), and with the Oasis waterpark added to the several other pools the resort has throughout the grounds, it was definitely worth it to visit. I don't play golf, but from what I understand from friends that do, the Phantom Horse golf course at the resort is a great course.

All in all, a great resort. Check out their Web site at www.pointesouthmtn.com

The rooms are fairly large and the suite I stayed in had a kitchenette and separate sitting room. The bed was very comfortable and the service at the hotel was exceptional. Little touches like apples in the lobby and the valets dressed in pseudo cowboy gear were nice.

What I really enjoyed was the spa. The spa has a full gym with aerobic equipment, weights, classes and everything else you need to get a really good workout. It doubles as a fitness center for some people who pay a monthly fee. You also have a great pool, excellent tennis facilities and a championship golf course.

The location was convenient for the airport (about 10 minutes away) and right off the highway (which in some people’s eyes is also a bad thing). But most importantly for me, it was right next to some great hiking and biking (although oddly enough the resort did not rent bikes).