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Stargazer Inn & Bristlecone General Store

4.6 (82 reviews)
Tue • 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Wed • 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM
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Thomas E M.

While we were in Baker, Nevada for just 24 hours you must know that we went to this establishment approximately four times and we stayed at the motel. When in Baker we will be back. The friendly people that work there made us feel at home. We had coffee, we bought some wine, we enjoyed some dinner snacks and some teriyaki dried mushroom jerky. The store was fully stocked and we can't emphasize enough, this was a great place.

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Vee L.

Pleasantly surprised by this little Inn. Was here the first week of December to hunt. I have AT&T cell phone service and had no problems with making calls, sending/receiving texts or with internet (could stream Netflix/Hulu). About 7 miles from reaching Baker, all of our cell phones switched from Pacific to Mountain standard time. I guess we're so close to the Utah border, it jumps a time zone which threw me off. The Inn's office had a Trader Joe's vibe. They have ice for sale outside of the office for $4/bag. You do need a face mask to enter the office. I saw rooms 1-4 were right next to the Inn but didn't see where rooms 5-7 were. Rooms 8-10 are about 1/5 mile down the road behind the 4 pump gas station. We had room 8, which in my opinion is the best one out of the 3. Rooms 9-10 have the beds situated where they share the same wall. The walls are pretty thin so I'm glad that rooms 9-8 have the kitchen/bathroom/closets sharing the same wall. There is a little building next to room 8 that has two bathrooms (with showers) on either side with a laundry room (one washer & dryer) in the middle. There are a handful of RV hookups alongside that building. The bathroom/shower costs 2 bucks to use- via the honor system. The laundry room is coin operated and is a dollar each to wash/dry. The room was waaaay cleaner than I imagined. The shower was clean but the shower head is situated pretty low for anyone 5'5"+. I wiped down all the high touch surfaces and to my surprise nothing was really dirty. I also wiped down the floors expecting to find dust bunnies under the bed, but that wasn't dirty either. The couple in room 9 who came in late the same day we arrived checked out the following morning and shortly after we saw the housekeeper arrive. She wore a mask and seemed thorough with her cleaning regimen which was about an hour. My kid and I were outside playing catch the entire time and talked to her a bit, which is why I know this. That explains why our room was so clean. Props to her. Pets are welcome but have a $20 one-time charge. The room has a wall unit a/c and heater, but there was also a portable heater in the closet. The temp got to below freezing on all the nights we stayed and we stayed warm. Inside of the closet were about 10 hangers, a hanging shelf organizer, along with a broom/dust pan. Plates, cups/mugs, and utensils were available along with silverware, kitchen towels, paper towels, a sponge, hand soap and dish soap. A microwave, toaster, coffee maker and coffee supplies appear to be standard for each room as well. All that was missing was a hair dryer. The water pressure was fine and the water temp gets hot quickly. The water did pool up a little in the shower. The WiFi didn't work at all for us, but the portable WiFi I brought for work purposes worked fine.

Mike T.

This was such a great treat after camping for almost a week in Utah. James helped us check in and was such a great person to talk to. You could tell he cares about his guests and his inn. He even showed us a map of Great Basin and showed us all the best spots. Five of us got the family suite which consisted of a queen bed, futon, and a private room with a twin. The room was spotless and had a retro feel to it. We were given complimentary protein bars, stickers, and postcards. The inn was so calm and quiet throughout the stay. The next day we walked over to the general store to get some great coffee drinks. Location is under 10 minutes away from the Great Basin visitor center. Thanks for a great stay James and Liz!

Wonderful place to stay right outside of a beautiful National Park! We visited The Great Basin nat park on a long road trip through Nevada. The Stargazer Inn was my favorite place we stayed along our roadtrip. The rooms were very clean & comfortable. The general store was well stocked & absolutely adorable. The staff and owners were so hospitable & welcoming, (even gave me batteries for my red light, after they already closed for the day) Everything detail here made for a wonderful stay. The outdoor space is also a great bonus with a beautiful view! I highly recommended staying at The Stargazer Inn!

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Lot of friendly faces and welcoming people and the only place that carries vegan food near Great Basin.

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We stayed two night at Border Inn Casino while visiting Great Basin National Park…read more Calling it a "casino" is a bit generous, it is essentially a roadside motel with a room full of slot machines. The property is quite dated, and while our room was adequate for two night, it felt run-down and left me questioning the overall cleanliness. During our stay, the staff was pleasant enough. Unfortunately, that friendliness seemed to end once we checked out. After arriving at our next hotel in Wyoming, I realized I had accidentally left my metabolism measuring pen in the room. I called the Border Inn that same evening, and the manager (I believe her name was Laura) confirmed that they had found it. From that point on, however, getting it returned became an exercise in frustration. I was repeatedly told they would "try" to mail it in about a week. I called several times to follow up, offered to pay for the postage and for the employee's time, and even suggested having someone else take it to the post office since it is only about seven minutes away. Each time I received another excuse, but no action. Fortunately, I remembered the kindness of Sandra from Sandra's Mexican Food. I called her, explained the situation, and without hesitation she went to the Border Inn, picked up my pen, mailed it to me, and even refused to let me reimburse her for the postage or her time. That single act of generosity speaks volumes about the people you choose to do business with. If you are planning a visit to Great Basin National Park, I would strongly recommend staying at Sandra's Little Villa and supporting her business instead. Her kindness, integrity, and willingness to help a complete stranger after the sale had already been made are qualities that deserve recognition. Sometimes it is not the room you remember most, it is how people treat you when they no longer have anything to gain. Sandra earned a customer for life.

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Border Inn Casino - Queen room with sitting area

Queen room with sitting area

Border Inn Casino - Bathroom. I like the sink outside the shower.

Bathroom. I like the sink outside the shower.

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Sunset near the hotel rooms

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Exterior view of the front

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Rustic Inn Motel - King Bed

King Bed

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La Quinta by Wyndham Ely - Breakfast dining area is large and comfortable.

Breakfast dining area is large and comfortable.

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Common area of 2 bedroom suite

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