Big Cypress Lodge

Ok here’s the real deal. If you love Bass Pro Shops (we do) you need to stay here! The rooms are just phenomenal! Of course rustics- come on, it’s Bass Pro Shops! Get an interior view. The balconies are so cool! The views from the Lookout are amazing! If you can time it around sunset, trust me, it’s beautiful! There is one staff member who deserves a huge shoutout- Jeffrey, the bellman. He is one of only two staff members who have been there since the day they opened in 2015 and he is such an asset! You just need to meet him! Jeffrey thank you for the history and your humor! I hope they take care of you! Shonta at the front desk is awesome too! After the store closes sit on your balcony overlooking the store floor below- it’s so quiet and cool. Just go! Except when we are there- we don’t want it sold out! 😉😂

Jeffrey made my stay the most pleasure experience, he handled every and anything I needed he! He made me feel so welcome!!

My husband and I stayed at the resort for four days, and while it was nice, we won't be returning. We paid just over $2,000 for our stay, checking in on Wednesday and leaving Sunday morning, and unfortunately, it wasn't worth the price. We love to travel and have visited many resorts, but this one did not meet our expectations. The front desk staff was extremely helpful, and room service did a great job cleaning our room throughout our stay. Upon arrival, we received a complimentary basket with two bags of sweets, popcorn, and two water bottles. The rooms had a cool design, and the jet tub was a nice feature. Our balcony was enjoyable, and the sound of the water added to the atmosphere. However, many amenities were lacking. Everything closed by 8 or 9 PM because they shut down the Bass Pro Shop (which is understandable), but this left us with limited options for activities at night. The bar on the third floor was rarely open, and when we visited the outdoor terrace, it was closed as well. The only other options were chess/checkers, sitting on the balcony, or walking around the resort. Since the restaurants closed early, our only choice was to leave the resort for entertainment. Additionally, the spa, which is advertised online and marked on signs in the resort, no longer exists; it has been converted into a space for kids. Since we do not vacation with our children, this was not useful for us. There is also no pool area to enjoy during the day, leading to a significant lack of amenities. Essentially, we were paying for the atmosphere, and I do not want to spend all day shopping at the Bass Pro Shop. We did visit Wahlburgers when it opened, but we only had drinks and bowled. Unfortunately, the staff was rude and seemed inconvenienced by our presence. When we checked in, there weren’t enough bowling balls available, and I ended up having to use an unmanageable XL 15 ball. After putting on my bowling shoes, I discovered a hole on the outside of one shoe. When I asked to exchange them, the young lady rolled her eyes, took the damaged shoes, put them back in the cubby for the next person, and handed me a different pair. The Lookout Restaurant was okay; we enjoyed the drinks more than the appetizers, and the view was great. Overall, there was very little to do at the resort. We spent most of our time outside because there was a lack of activities. We essentially paid over $2,000 just to lay our heads on a lumpy pillow and bed. We could have stayed elsewhere, received the same great service, enjoyed more amenities, and spent a fraction of what we did here.

The room is awesome and spacious. The bed and pillows are comfortable and the atmosphere is second to none. The breakfast buffet was very yummy and had lots of things to choose from.

Had a great time, but wish I had booked an interior room. Only saw stairs from my room. Restaurants are amazing and it was fun to shop. Wish they had a pool and charging stations for cars though.