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    Ranchito Motel

    3.5 (49 reviews)
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    They screwed up and didn't confirm we could get our key. We called from 2pm until 10pm and gave up arriving the first night. That said, they are bicycle friendly, the water is hot, bed is stiff as a board and the heater works fine.

    Robyn Y.

    This is a great place to stay! I am fortunate to be in one of the original rooms! While there are the amenities one has come to expect- microwave, refrigerator, flat screen TV- the owners have maintained the historical integrity of this quaint, cozy motel! Brick walls, huge rustic wood beams, original hardware when possible! My room has French doors that open out to a beautiful area.! The smell of pine is so strong it's intoxicatingly! Don't expect luxury but who needs it when you can warm your heart here?! You can expect a clean room with a comfortable bed! The photos above don't do the original rooms justice. I'm adding one.

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    egg m.

    Was pleasantly surprised to find new owners at this place. Even under the care of the quirky former owners this place was more pleasant than either the Mold Pan or Squeamish Creek, which isn't saying much. The rooms at the front/closer to the street have really charming folksy vintage accents, but may not yet have updated AC. The new owners were still updating stuff when last I passed through in July.

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    Awa K.

    For a last minute motel find this place isn't to bad. The property is very cute. Set up like old ranch style cottage. Has out door patio and bbq near the office. Each room out side has chairs and a table to sit and enjoy the outdoors. This place is pet friendly so you can bring Fido along if you need too. Reasons that I can't rate this place hire is that I was disappointed in the dirty bedding and subpar cleanliness of the rooms. I need a least clean bedding to rest at night. Also the bed was not very comfortable. So if you have back problems beware. They should also put more pillows in the room. We need more. I suppose we could have gone to the front desk to ask but it's such a hassle. I was only staying for one night. So for a last minute place and a small town this place is not bad. The ambience of the property makes up for the lack in the other area. But I most likely will or stay here again or recommend it to friends

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