Honey Creek Resort

This trip was fun! Pros: -The cabins are comfortable -The lake has minimal lake ****, in my experience -The pontoon boats are fun to be on -The cabins come with fire pits, great for s’mores -The beach is clean and has plenty of kayaks and paddle boards -The lazy river in the water park is nice and is a decent speed Cons: -The lake has a strange muddy bottom. I was fine with it but I understand it could be an uncomfortable experience for some -The water park is small -Lots of bugs. Bring bug spray, bug traps, and try not to leave your cabin doors open too long -It can get very hot and bright, especially when out on the lake. Bring sun screen!!! Overall my family and I loved our stay!

I asked for the hotel which is the number I dialed asked for front desk and they said couldn’t transfer me so you stole my call booked wrong night and charged me 166 non refundable charge when it wasn’t my fault and now I have fight the charge So you tell me why I call the hotel number and it went to your company and charge me almost double what the hotel charged Me

We were a little skeptical based on some previous reviews, but our family of 6 had a very good first experience at Honey Creek resort! The people we talked with at the front desk were very nice and helpful. Our cabin was newly renovated, very clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The mattresses were also very comfortable. Our kids loved the indoor waterpark and our youngest was ecstatic to find that he could ride the bigger waterslide (42" min). The kids also enjoyed the foosball, air hockey and arcade games just outside of the pool area. We took advantage of the extensive trail system and appreciated that they kids could ride their bikes on it to the nice outdoor playground down the road. We were also able to have a campfire in one of the conveniently located fire rings near the cabin. Overall, we were very impressed and plan to return in the future!

We recently stayed at Honey Creek Resort for my 40th birthday and you want to know how it went. That’s thoughtful. Thanks. This resort is beautiful driving in, but once we walked into our cabin, it just got worse the more time we spent. Our initial complaints were answered with a phone call, an offer to get us a new cabin and a minor refund on a major bill. I could regale you with an elaborate tale of a birthday weekend gone awry, but you don’t want to read that much and I don’t want to relive it again that much. So, here are the bullet points that we sent to the resort staff in our 3rd attempt that was as equally ignored as our 2nd: •The floors were dirty and clearly hadn't been cleaned for some time; shoes had brought dirt in and no one cleaned up what was left behind. • Dishwasher was full of dishes for us to put away • Laminate peeling off side of counter • Multiple rusty vents that were sticking up out the floor • Nearly all of the walls were in need of repair, paint, patching, etc. • Filthy lightswitches • Floor trim was missing • Wall under construction at the head of bunk bed • Dead bugs all over • Broken drawer in the kitchen • Mystery goop on bunk bedroom door & freezer door • Light bulb not working in main living space • Broken coffee table • Broken end table • Broken lamp • Side exterior door handle was damaged and in need of repair/replacement • Gum stuck on underside of bunk beds • We were told ahead of time that the smaller kids section of the pool was out, so no complaints there, but the obstacle course at the pool wasn't available and that was disappointing. We realized this when I stepped on a hook at the bottom of the pool that would normally be used to secure the course. • The basketball hoop at the pool is horribly damaged and rusty • The pool has mold & mildew in the grout. There is so much buildup around the filters. The bottom of the hot tub is absolutely filthy. Even smaller details, like a working clock, have been neglected. Broken chairs & tables. • The bathroom door off the bedroom couldn't latch shut • Cobwebs & dust clumps all over ceiling • Multiple TV remotes missing parts • Many TV channels worked only periodically. The screen said the connection was bad. • The TV in our bedroom didn't work at all. • While trying to turn the TV on, I received a fairly considerable electric shock. My arm tingled for close to a half hour. Potentially not safe. • Our beds were covered in someone else's hair. Clearly they hadn't been changed. • Chunk out of the bathtub • The comforter on the twin bunk had multiple holes in it & was tattered. There was another hole in the sheets. • The railing on the bunk bed was extremely wobbly. • We asked for our bed sheets to be changed and someone from maintenance dropped off sheets, telling us we'd have to change them ourselves. • The sheets that were dropped off didn't even include a new comforter, which was primarily where we found the hair. So, while I changed the sheets, we still had to

This resort has potential. But lack of staff and too spread out. You need your own transportation to get to things if staying in cabins and rv camp. Amenities are 1/2 mile to 1 mile apart. For the most part the grounds are kept up well. Except for the hundreds of barn swallows that have taken over the lodge. Both with flying around and dive bombing you and the feces all over the building and side walks/door entrances. The water park is small and the floors covered in sand grit from people coming in from the beach/lake to use either the showers or pool. You pay $25 resort fee but that includes only access to the water park and use of paddles boards at the beach, other rides train, horse/buggy are extra and they have limited times that vary each day. The staff that is there is exceptional! The food at the restaurant was good. For the rv campgrounds you are parking on cement, but no shade and no extra facilities (showers, toilets, playground). Just a glorified parking area mostly for boaters. The golf course was always busy, not sure if they are people staying there or driving in to use. Consider what you are paying for and what amenities you want before staying here.

My family and I were here on a three day stay for a family reunion. We have young kids so the waterpark was going to be a big deal to them. It closed each day we were there for different reasons (according to the employees they were short staffed, staff member got sick, and then a kid pooped in the water). The rooms were small and I could literally feel the springs from the mattress when I attempted to sleep. There was rust all in the bathtub where I had to bath my kids and the bathroom was tiny. While trying to visit with family members outside on the back porch, the staff thought it’d be a good time to power wash so our large group couldn’t find another space to all gather. The next night they had a special private event so we couldn’t have access to porch or bar that evening either. We were at the mercy of the one restaurant they have on site because nothing is within a reasonable distance from this vacation trap. I was told this place was under new management, but it doesn’t look like they are investing any money into making this a desirable destination for families. Would not stay here, sad I had to spend so much money to stay here, and I would not recommend anyone coming here if they have a choice.