Description: Best Things Nearby:
Branson and its vast variety shows. The Table Rock Lake is quite awesome.
Best Things About the Resort:
We did not specifically choose the Silverleaf’s Ozark Mountain Resort or Branson area as our vacation destination. My wife and I had a function to attend in Springfield, Missouri, and we needed a "place to stay" for four people close to Springfield. The RCI representative who answered my telephone call when I initiated the exchange chose the resort for us. We were totally unfamiliar with the area. The resort is close to Branson, but not as close to Springfield. The resort is about 65 minutes away from Springfield--not what we would consider nearby or 30-40 minutes away. But we have no complaints about the drive, as the scenery was pleasant.
Resort Experience:
Upon our arrival, we were immediately disappointed. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The scenery is pleasing if nature, wooded areas, and walking trail setups are your preference. The majority of the units are constructed in what appears to be over a 45-degree hill inclination, most accessible via winding wooden steps. These steps are not hip-, back-, or knee-friendly, whether you are young or old. Unless you are extremely careful, trips and falls are a certainty (do not try going down those steps at night). Our unit was at the bottom of the hill and appeared to be the most accessible via a long sidewalk at the bottom of the hill winding from the parking space about a quarter mile away to a set of steps by the unit. At night, the sidewalk was illuminated, but very poorly--we purchased flashlights locally.
The unit was clean and free of bugs and insects, but it had numerous negative aspects to which we are not accustomed. A resort should offer accommodations and amenities that equal or surpass those amenities one has at home to achieve that "Ahh, I don’t want to go home" or "Now, this is nice" feeling. The rooms in our unit were poorly lit, and the light fixtures turned themselves off for no reason at all. There was no shower in the master bedroom and no privacy at the toilet. During the day, that may not pose a problem, but at night it is definitely an unpleasant mental nuisance. No matter how familiar a couple is with each other and how long a couple have been together (40 years for us), some things MUST remain private. The concept of the whirlpool or hot bath is lost without a separate shower in the same room. A Jacuzzi is meant for relaxing and soothing your aching, tired body, not for bathing and cleansing. You should enter a Jacuzzi or whirlpool with a clean body so you can relax body and mind. You cannot do that if you feel "I need a shower."
To top our disappointment, RCI offered us a free-of-charge midweek service that included clean towels and linen exchange. When I inquired, I had to pick up the towels from the front desk, and the room was serviced the next day. "Somehow you were missed," the staff apologetically admitted. But in retrospect, they were not that busy, as it appeared to be a slow period for the resort; we were plainly forgotten. Since we treated this as just a place to stay and not a vacation, we managed to make the most of the situation, and the trip was not that bad. However, we strongly feel we could have had better accommodations and amenities at a common hotel near Springfield at a much less expensive weekly rate. We feel Motel 6 or Super 8 appear to have more luxurious rooms--and they leave the light on for you.
- Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
- Activities: Good
- Amenities: Fair
- Unit Satisfaction: Fair
- Family Friendliness: Excellent
- Service: Good
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