Allegany Mountain Resort at Rainbow Lake — Hotel in Town of East Otto

Started off excited to check this place out, but it was one odd interaction after another. Ean mentioned he was not feeling well(it's allergy season...allergies are not contagious) so again we said he was fine and we were willing to proceed. This was already starting off with very weird vibes. He mentioned he couldn't afford Mike getting sick and we said, we were taking precautions and there was nothing to worry about. Mature adults and good business men would have asked to reschedule if they were this terrified of "germs". Ean did not have a fever, he was not coughing or sneezing, he just sounded congested. There was no reason for alarm for a reasonable person. Instead of asking us to reschedule, Mike crawled out of whatever hole he was hiding in and came back out to the table to...I assume....give us the presentation. I cant be certain because this next interaction was just incredibly weird. We sat down at the table and he asked about our camper/camping history, asked how many kids I had and thier ages, made a comment about how hes traveled the world over a couple times then said this was a 90 minute presentation and to keep an open mind. He had previously stated during his initial concerns with Eans stuffy nose that we were going to be in "close quarters" for 45 minutes. So, with that I nodded and said I just have to shoot out a quick text to my oldest daughters dad to let him know we were going to need to drop her off closer to 3. As soon as he heard I was communicating with the father of my oldest child ( who clearly isn't Ean as he was sitting next to me) he said, "excuse me, jumped up from the table and then disappeared for the 3rd time. He never returned. The sales manager came out and approached us with a strange tonality, "is there a problem?" Ean and I were immediately confused and said no. He proceeded to tell us this is an interactive presentation and we replied we were aware and that's why we were here. Then he doubled down and repeated this was meant to be interactive and we didn't answer Mike's question about being open minded. Well first off, that wasn't worded to us in the form of a question. He said, "just keep an open mind with this presentation." There was no question--it was a statement. I provided him with a response, but he told his sales manager that when he "asked us if we could be open minded" Ean rolled his eyes at him and i just buried my face in my phone without a word. It was so strange that apparently Mike was incapable of communicating with us that he miscommunicated and meant to ask us a question that he felt we ignored? I'm not sure. I think he either decided he was too afraid to continue engaging with us because Ean sounded congested and rather than be a man and ask for us to reschedule, he acted very strangely and didn't engage with us in a logical way to express his misgivings or concerns. The other consideration, is that Mike did not like the fact that i was at a presentation with a long term live in boyfriend who didnt happen to be the father of all of my children, since that was when he decided to abruptly leave the table once i mentioned contacting the father of my oldest to edit the time we were required to be there for the presentation. Either way--indicators that we were engaged and interacting with these odd fellows, but i digress. So, then when the sales manager approached us and flat out accused us of actions we did not do, they both made us feel so weirded out that grown men were acting this way. We legit went to check out the resort as we were considering this as a "home base" for our camping adventures, but my god do we feel we dodged a bullet. We never got a presentation, we never got a tour, and we wasted our time with two of the strangest people I have ever encountered.

We wish you both the best and hope that you seek some therapy, your strange behaviors were very uncomfortable to be around. We ended up walking out because it was such an...

We received 1 free week after purchasing our camper a year ago. We sat through the 90 minute presentation, the salesperson was kind but they offered a membership at first for $12,000. Then when we said that was too much they brought it down to $8,000. Then it ended up down to $6,000. We still could not afford that out of pocket and it seemed like they were desperate for us to purchase a membership. They did offer for us to do a monthly payment plan. It all was incredibly pushy and seemed very suspicious. After staying there for 5 days, I now know why. When they did the presentation it was during the off-season and took us on the tour, they only showed us the nice side and claimed the other side (where guests get their free spots) was being cleaned coming out of the "winter months".

I called to reserve our 1 week (mind you this had to be 20 days in advance and no earlier) and the lady allowed us to do Monday through Friday as we are not allowed to book on a holiday weekend. We got there and were given the option of picking between a handful of sites. However, the security guy only then informed us that there were no sewer hookups, those were reserved for permanent sites (even if you are a member, you still don't get sewer unless you become permanent). They never told us this during the 90 minute presentation.

The bath house was about 100 yards away down a dirt road, difficult to get to when it's pouring rain. It rained for 2-3 days while we camped which became quite a problem and very uncomfortable for myself and my children. They offer the honey wagon on Mondays and Thursdays, you do have to pay for it and it is $18. If you're a member you pay maintenance fees and still have to pay for the honey wagon. The bath house was clean when we started camping, then one of the toilets was broken when I went in on Thursday. A maintenance guy sprayed paint all over the walls and it was all over the floor so it got on my shoes. The bath house was very out of date.

The 50 amp plug on the site was destroyed, not even sure how it passed code. We could only use the 30 amp.

They have a pool and a hot tub but it all looks like it's from the 1980s, not upgraded. They claim it's the one thing their members absolutely love, I have no idea why. The showers in the pool room have no hot water, you can't take a shower there. They tell you they have a softball field but it's a giant field of grass with a small backstop. The food market, there's little to nothing there.

I would say this is more for an older generation as there were many elderly driving around in golf carts. If you are young with kids it doesn't make sense to purchase. The area is nice and quiet but unless you are going there to literally do nothing, there's nothing there for you and the sites aren't worth it.

There was no level site in this place, good luck leveling your camper! When we left because ours was so un-level and so poor, pulling out we bottomed out and almost ripped the rear support off of the back of the camper. Not to mention most of the permanent campers or trailers look like they are falling apart and are not maintained. They are terrible eye sores.

I highly recommend getting a membership at Jellystone or a KOA. You'll always get water/sewer hookups and a ton of things to do for an inexpensive price. We've camped many times over the past year and a half and have never had a terrible experience. This is the first ever. Do not waste your money on this place, it's not worth it. Don't fall for the scam that they try to sell you on. You get nothing for what you pay for. They claim it is a "private resort" and that's why the price is what it is and members get so much, but they absolutely do not. Stay far away! I wouldn't go back even if they offered me...

Allegany Mountain Resort: A Scam That Haunts Us Years Later

Let me take you back to 2017, a year that still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth whenever I think of Allegany Mountain Resort. What started as an innocent offer of a "Free Weekend" turned into a nightmare of deceit, broken promises, and financial entrapment that continues to haunt us to this day.

Our journey with Allegany Mountain Resort began innocently enough after purchasing a camper from a local dealer. Promised a "Free Weekend," we eagerly called to book our stay, only to be informed that they were fully booked and could only accommodate us for a mere walk-around visit. But oh, what a walk it turned out to be.

Led by a smooth-talking tour guide, we were paraded around the resort like sheep to the slaughter, dazzled by promises of luxury amenities and pristine accommodations. Questions regarding crucial facilities like 50 amp service, pull-thru lots, and sewer hookups were met with reassuring nods and affirmative responses, sealing our fate in what would later reveal itself to be a web of lies.

With blind trust, we signed on the dotted line, purchasing a membership that would forever be etched in our minds as a symbol of naivety and regret. Little did we know that Allegany Mountain Resort's promises were as hollow as the smiles plastered on their deceitful faces.

Our first visit to the resort was a rude awakening, a stark contrast to the utopia we were promised. Pull-thru spots? Non-existent. 50 amp service? Nowhere to be found. Sewer hookups? Forget about it. Instead, we were greeted with inclines and broken promises, culminating in a rainstorm that turned our supposed paradise into a muddy nightmare.

Desperate to escape this fraudulent scheme, we attempted to cancel our membership, only to be met with cold indifference and ironclad contracts. Despite our protests and pleas for justice, a judgment was passed against us, leaving us shackled to a membership we never wanted and could never utilize.

As the years passed, Allegany Mountain Resort became a constant reminder of our folly, a stain on our conscience and a drain on our finances. The scars of 2017 serve as a cautionary tale, a warning to all who dare to trust in the empty promises of deceitful resorts like Allegany Mountain.

In conclusion, beware of Allegany Mountain Resort and their cunning tactics. Do not be fooled by their facade of luxury and hospitality, for behind the glossy brochures lies a pit of despair and financial ruin. Learn from our mistakes, and may our tale serve as a beacon of warning to all who dare to dream of a "Free Weekend" at Allegany...