On a cross country road trip, in late July 2025, I happened to see the Lindy Hotel Cabins in…read moreCouldersport, Pennsylvania.
(LINDY MOTEL
428 East Second Street Coudersport, Pa 16915
(814-274-0327)
It was such a cute place I stopped and inquired about renting a place for the night. I was assigned to Cabin 8. That was the night of July 30. The cabins are adorable with porches and immediately-outside-the-door parking. There is playground equipment and Frisbee golf and a pen full of chickens; quite pleasant grounds. I usually have insomnia, and did, so I walked around outside a bit after dark, but tripped and fell. In the morning I had a few bumps and bites, and figured I'd fallen into poison ivy. Because the next day was rainy, I went to the desk and asked to stay another night. The young man said I could, but I'd have to move to Cabin 7 because #8 was reserved. Cabin 7 had two small bedrooms. I spent the day there because of the weather. On the morning of August1 I awoke unable to open my right eye, and was covered with dozens of swollen, red, itchy bumps and bites from my hairline to my hips. I got on the internet and easily determined that they were bedbug bites. I looked so horrendous I left avoiding all humans the best I could. I was driving and it took me several more days to get home.
I contacted the Lindy Motel via their website and told them that their cabins were infested with bedbugs, and said I know it's not usually the hotel owners' fault when there are bedbugs, they are usually brought in in some guest's luggage. I said if they would refund even one night's fees as compensation for my misery, and if they'd take care of the bedbug problem, I'd be nice and not leave bad reviews. They might not have known about the infestation in the otherwise cute place. I sent several photos of my face, arms and other bitten-up places; iPhone photos include dates and the location the photos were taken.
Two or three days later and accused me of trying to blackmail them and that they were going to contact "legal representation."
I was merely trying to let them rectify their problem they may not have been aware of. But since, despite the photos, they denied the problem, threatened me with legal action, didn't offer to refund even one night NOR did they even apologize, I told them I was then going to write honest reviews with photos and would follow the steps Google laid out.
Should you make the mistake I did and stay at the Lindy Motel, (DON'T!) here's what to do:
{Steps to Take
Document Everything: Take clear photos and videos of any suspected bedbugs or their signs, such as red bite marks, rusty stains on the mattress, or small dark spots.
Inform the Hotel: Immediately report the problem to the front desk or hotel management.
Contact the Local Health Department: The local health department is the primary authority for investigating pest infestations.
You can find contact information for your county or city health department through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) directory.
Consider Legal Action: If you want to pursue further action or compensation, consider contacting a bed bug attorney for legal advice.}
