Christmas Mountain Village Reviews and Photos (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin)

Very Nice Timeshare Resort in the Dells

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

November 28, 2012

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Best of IgoUgo Christmas Mountain Village is a large resort affiliated with Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, a large timeshare developer and management company operating resorts mostly in the United States. This resort has multi-ownership structures so it is ...Read more Christmas Mountain Village is a large resort affiliated with Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, a large timeshare developer and management company operating resorts mostly in the United States. This resort has multi-ownership structures so it is possible to rent a cabin, cottage, villa or townhouse style unit from a resort owner or an owner through the Bluegreen timeshare structure. They also have an RV and camping park on the premises.

Resort guests and owners have access to a full scope of amenities including dining and recreational options. In addition to their indoor and outdoor swimming pools, they are well known throughout Wisconsin for their golf course and ski slopes. Off property but very nearby, guests can also find horseback riding and snowmobiling.

Onsite they have dining options including Mulligan's Bar & Grill. During our visit, we considered going there to watch the Packers' game on Sunday night, but opted instead for a pizza delivered from Firehouse Pizza which is also offsite but very close to the resort. NOTE: When you are in the Dells you will no doubt notice all of the pizza places throughout town. Heck, this is a tourist area catering to families and kids, so of course they have plenty of pizza joints up and down the strip.

That said, be careful as you could be in for sticker shock when ordering pizza. Moosejaw Pizza and Dells Brewing Company is well known for theirs. Having been there several years ago, I was thinking it might be a good place to order a pizza. At $19 for a 14 incher with two toppings, I nearly fell out of my chair! The pizza at Firehouse was a couple of bucks less expensive . . . still a tad bit overpriced in my opinion given what we're used to paying for a really good pizza in Milwaukee.

As for the timeshare cottage we had, it was a very nice two bedroom, one bath unit that was freestanding without neighbors on any adjoining side wall. The total square footage of the unit was around 900 sq. ft. The living area was cozy and would have been on the crowded side if we had the maximum occupancy of six. The living room had a sleeper sofa and an arm chair. The wood fireplace was nice, although we didn't buy any wood to burn. (Wood is available throughout the area, including the resort's shop for $4/bundle.)

The eat-in kitchen would have also been a bit on the tight side has there been six of us using the cottage. The dining table only had four dining chairs, with two additional folding (card table type) chairs found in the closet. The refrigerator was full sized, although the range, oven and microwave were all on the smaller kitchenette size. Again for just two of us, it was all good.

We had two bedrooms which were spacious enough for two adults in each. The first had a queen sized bed while the other had two twin beds. Both had a dresser, average sized television and a hotel style clothes hanging area (no closets).

Our bathroom was the standard shower over tub, toilet and vanity with sink with off-name brand toiletries provided for those who enjoy that sort of thing from their lodging provider.

I picked up this rental from one of my timeshare forums for under $200 for the week. So even with staying just four days and three nights, $200 was still a great deal. I have found that there are a lot of rentals available throughout the year at Christmas Mountain Village with the going rate "in season" (summer and winter) of around $700 per week. Off season rentals can often be found for around $350 to $400 per week. Be aware, however, this resort does charge a mandatory $65 per week housekeeping fee. You should attempt to negotiate this into your rental fee when dealing with individuals who own there.

NOTE to those considering a future stay here . . .

I've read many of the older reviews here on IgoUgo and understand that this resort is a bit on the dated side. Some of the furnishings in many of the units are reaching the end of their lifespan. The resort understands this and has an expensive updating and renovation project in the works. Scheduled to begin in 2013, all units throughout should see improvements over the coming three years. Owners, including those in the Bluegreen timeshare system are paying sizable "special assessments" to complete the renovations that necessary to keep up the high standards owners and renters expect. Close

From journal The Wisconsin Series - Weekend in the Dells

Cottages Not Great

by B Farrar

Newmarket, Ontario

August 18, 2008

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We were told that the cottages were the same as the cabins, except with drywall inside. Not at all! The cottages were over 20 years old, smelled musty and moldy (and showed their age in decor), the couch set looked and felt like it was picked up at ...Read more

Christmas Mountain Village

by cmeekins03

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

June 18, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo Best Things Nearby:The best places nearby for toddlers would be the Mid-Continent Railway museum, Storybook Gardens and Timbavati Wildlife Park, and the Wisconsin Deer Farm.Best Things About the Resort:The resort has lots of activities planned to ...Read more Best Things Nearby:
The best places nearby for toddlers would be the Mid-Continent Railway museum, Storybook Gardens and Timbavati Wildlife Park, and the Wisconsin Deer Farm.

Best Things About the Resort:
The resort has lots of activities planned to interest young children and anyone who likes to do small crafts. Everyday there is also an ice cream social where you can build quite a large ice cream sundae or banana split for $3 or less. We didn't take advantage of it, but there was a mini golf course and place to get paddleboats on-site as well. As for the accommodations, the cabins are small, but the privacy is nice. The children's indoor pool (zero entry) has a slide, seesaw, infant bouncers, and two animals that squirt water. Of course our daughter just enjoyed the small water fountains.

Resort Experience:
The campus is very spread out so unless you are fortunate to be near the registration where the indoor pool is located, or near the clubhouse that houses the activities, you'll need the car even at the resort. There are a variety of housing options. We had a cabin with two bedrooms which was only 650 square feet, but I preferred that over the townhouse style where you can hear the neighbors. My grandmother had a one bedroom and could hear the infant crying next door at 4am!

The staff is very friendly. The few suggestions we made to the resort on our comment card are as follows:

1) Put knives in higher drawer within kitchen.
2) Provide area map at check-in; shouldn't have to request one.
3) Do not have someone running an activity at the clubhouse and exchanging towels at the same time--kids became restless with candy bar bingo.

Overall we would consider going back to this resort, but would probably see if a different resort had an opening first to see which is better.

Unit Type: 2 Bedroom

Activities: Good

Amenities: Very Good

Unit Satisfaction: Very Good

Family Friendliness: Very Good

Service: Good

From journal The Wisconsin Dells and Christmas Mountain Village with Little Ones

Christmas Mountain Village

by lmplap

Stanchfield, Minnesota

May 23, 2006

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I like my unit, except it wasn't very soundproof, and the child in the attached unit woke me up several times, as well as the traffic noise was heard even with the doors and windows closed.

From journal Wisconsin Dells

Christmas Mountain Village

by lmplap

Stanchfield, Minnesota

May 23, 2006

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Best Things Nearby:4 miles from DellsBest Things About the Resort:Great golf courses!Resort Experience:It's very country, with the convenience of a town nearbhy. The area is beautiful and it was relaxing. You have everything you need right there, ...Read more

Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
Activities: Very Good
Amenities: Excellent
Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
Family Friendliness: Excellent
Service: Excellent

From journal Wisconsin Dells

Christmas Mountain Village

by kjlawson84

Russellville, Kentucky

March 27, 2006

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Best Things Nearby:Indoor water parks everywhere!Best Things About the Resort:Activities, building a fire each night, Snow tubing, skiing, and golf.Resort Experience:We stayed in a two-bedroom villa. It was wonderful! There were twin beds in the ...Read more

Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
Activities: Excellent
Amenities: Excellent
Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
Family Friendliness: Excellent
Service: Excellent

From journal Spring Break in Wisconsin Dells

Christmas Mountain

by daleanderson

Granite City, Illinois

January 24, 2006

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Best Things Nearby:Indoor Water ParksBest Things About the Resort:Very nice people.Resort Experience:The resort is very nice with a real good indoor pool and outdoor hot tub over looking the ski slopes. They have everything you need ski rental, ...Read more

Unit Type: 3 Bedroom
Activities: Excellent
Amenities: Excellent
Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
Family Friendliness: Excellent
Service: Excellent

From journal Christmas Mountain

Timbers at Christmas Mountain Village

by tigges

Dubuque, Iowa

November 3, 2005

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Best Things Nearby:There was the Wisconsin Dells (of course), Ho Chunk Casino, and the house on the Rock north of Dodgeville (definitely worth the drive). We also enjoyed the riverwalk in downtown Dells, where there are so many restaurants and lots ...Read more

Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
Activities: Very Good
Amenities: Very Good
Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
Family Friendliness: Very Good
Service: Very Good

From journal The Anytime Vacation

Christmas Mountain Village

by goodmother

Rogers, Minnesota

September 13, 2005

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Best Things Nearby:Everything in the Dells of course, but also Wollershiem Winery and the House on the RockBest Things About the Resort:Free miniature golfResort Experience:The resort is pretty spread out, with condos mixed in with cabins and ...Read more

Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
Activities: Fair
Amenities: Good
Unit Satisfaction: Poor
Family Friendliness: Fair
Service: Good

From journal The Dells of Wisconsin

Christmas Mountain Resort

by Vonei White

DeKalb, Illinois

December 26, 2004

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Best Things Nearby:The whole town of Wisconsin Dells is great, as there are so many things to do and see. There is something for all ages: miniature golf, water parks, deer parks, campgrounds, restaurants, golf courses, mazes, indoor water parks, ...Read more

Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
Activities: Excellent
Amenities: Excellent
Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
Family Friendliness: Excellent
Service: Excellent

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