The REAL Bates Motel !!

 Pictures are better than words...





Yes, that is a corded phone.  At least it is not rotary dial!  And the TV is vintage tube type.  Might even be black and white.  But hey, they have good Wi-Fi!

I was greeted at the top of the stairs, leading to my room, by a couple of gentlemen having a smoke.  They were residents there and one of them was warming up canned beans on the hallway heater.  I have put the thought of my trucks safety out of my mind.  The Bible says possessions are over rated.

If you need words rather than pix to help you digest this paradise, see the following past TripAdvisor  review.  Granted, they may have had higher expectations than me...


Rather sleep under a bridge
Place is run down, dirty, and smells worse than most dumps on a hot summer day. I wouldn't put up my worst enemies in this place. If there are no other rooms in town sleep in your car, under a bridge, or just don't sleep. Horrible horrible place.

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  1. Dick S.May 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM

    So...other than those items mentioned in TripAdvisor and the shortcomings shown in the pictures, was the place OK? 😉

    Note to self: From OKC to Santa Monica relieve John of the responsibility of selecting the motel for the night.

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    1. JohnLarsenMay 2, 2022 at 7:30 PM

      Yes, you can confirm your instincts by contacting my fishing buddies...

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    2. JohnLarsenMay 2, 2022 at 7:34 PM

      And I will let you know in the morning if it was okay. A whole truck in the parking lot would give it a 4 star rating in my book. If it's up on blocks I will definitely penalize the rating.

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