Holiday Inn Club Vacations Timber Creek Resort at de Soto

The 2 BR was well appointed. We loved the full kitchen and queen sized beds. The only thing was the shower was a bathtub shower combo. A little hard for several in my party to use comfortably. We had a walk out balcony and a straight walk in front entry from the parking lot which were great.

Spent a week here exploring SE Missouri state parks and nearby Illinois outdoor areas. Very convenient to get to these. Especially enjoyed Johnson Shut-Ins, Don Robinson, Taum Sauk, Elephant Rocks, St. Francois and Washington State Parks and their many trails and outdoor areas. Trails are well-marked and have many interesting features. Also, Cliff Cave County Park and Fort de Chartres in Western Illinois along the Mississippi. Minimal healthy dining at the resort met our pescatarian needs - ate at restaurants in Crystal City, Festus, Hillsboro, Bonne Terre and Farmington - each good - Thai Rama was favorite. Units were comfortable though bedrooms were not spacious. Strange tub next to bed in master bedroom. Only one night stand. Sufficient clothes storage. Would be tight for two couples to share. Couch, beds and chairs comfortable. Kitchen well-equipped. Too much road noise even though units are somewhat removed from roads. Wifi was spotty though had no trouble streaming movies. Temperatures were in the high 80s but the pool was closed due to state regulations. Staff very helpful when asked. 5-hole golf course was fun and club rental was very reasonable.

The unit was clean but it is in dire need of updating. There are virtually no activities unless you want to pay a fee. No recommendations were given for restaurants, grocery stores, or recreational activities in the area. If I hadn't done my research ahead of time I wouldn't have known about the things to see and do within an hour of the resort.