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    Pool area 3ft to 9ft deep!
    Christa S.

    Passing through to head to Sequoia National Park, great stop over! Washer/Dryer, amazing pool, good beds, great pillows, Direct TV- tons of channels, and great staff. Highly recommend stopping in if this is on your route and you need a place.

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    I've stayed here often as pit stop motel going between LA and SF. Its a weird little motel that looks frozen in time. Like a set from some film noir movie. Usually the least expensive of the motels in Taft. Unlike some cheap places it has never felt unsafe, it is just very basic motel in a very small town. The rooms are small, good for two people. I late stayed there on 12/29/09 and the rooms where clean, bathroom was clean, and check-in was quick.

    Room with two beds-  a desk, and a separate alcove with sink, fridge, microwave & coffee pot

    Clean, basic, inexpensive. Free wi-fi, plus fridge, microwave, iron & board,and coffee pot. The owner is pleasant and friendly. Room has view of the parking lot, and the exterior is run down, but for $55 (two double beds), it is a deal. There is a good Mexican restaurant next door. This is a handy place to stay when visiting the Carrizo Plain, the Condor Sanctuary or Wind Wolves Preserve. LE.

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    Awful! The worst place I've ever stayed. Super dirty and really bad smell! NEVER again.

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    I did not like this motel, Room was large, but bathroom tiny. You could see daylight around the AC unit.

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    The pool is the best feature i think, its super deep, open late, and clean.

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    Many have done the roadtrip from the Central Coast to Bakersfield via Hwy 166. And Cuyama Buckhorn…read moreis a favorite stop along that route. You can't miss the huge "Coffee" sign visible from the highway. We recently had to drive said route and decided to finally visit. And we were happy we did. Cuyama Buckhorn serves tasty American dishes from biscuits and gravy to burgers. It was lunch, so we had the burgers. Very good! We tried the apple pie as well and it was nice. We stopped by again on the way back home for some coffee. Good stuff. Not a fan of the matcha drink ( but too much milk) Great location for travelers, friendly service. Fun diner vibe. If you're traveling via the 166, definitely stop, have a coffee and a bite to eat.

    Another great adventure driving out to New Cuyama to eat lunch at the Buckhorn Cafe. Last time we…read morewanted to stop here there was a field fire up ahead, so we drove back to San Luis Obispo through California Valley, a Wild West adventure on miles and miles of unpaved road, back through time to the Carrizo Plain national monument. The drive out was lovely, with lots of yellow broom blooming on the hills. We passed the Firefighter Monument that my husband tends that commemorates the firefighters killed in the Spanish Ranch fire, and checked out the growth of some oak trees around it. We pulled in for an early lunch at the Buckhorn and got a nice booth near a window. We were waited on immediately and provided water and a new menu with more of an emphasis on breakfast dishes. It was early lunch for us, and I ordered my favorite "Breakfast Salad," a Cobb salad, which has bacon and egg in it. My husband got the pulled pork sandwich, a specialty of the place. There was a delay getting the wine menu, and my first choice had run out, so I tried a white that was close to a Sauvignon Blanc from a local vineyard. I had spied some very authentic looking apple pie coming in, and we ordered a slice for desert. It came with a couple of scoops of creamy ice cream, and had a sure-enough baked through crust with juicy, cinnamony apples inside! On the way to the car, we noticed a local rancher "branding" the building, by pushing his heated up brand into the front wall of the restaurant where many other brands appeared. The paint smoked a bit, and when he was done, a spade appeared on the facade, "Spade Ranch," he told me, literally making his brand relevant to the cafe! We reveled in the beauty of the ride back, appreciated out step back in time into the history of this beautiful valley.

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    This was our very first experience staying at a bed-and-breakfast, at The Old Big Bear BnB. Adriana…read moreand Jim's personalities shine throughout the property, with thoughtful touches with details both inside and out. The hot, homemade breakfast prepared by Adriana each morning far exceeded our expectations--so much more than the standard continental breakfast. Every dish was made with care and felt truly special. Both Adriana and Jim were exceptional hosts--warm, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating. They made us feel less like guests in their own home and more like part of their extended family. Their charm and genuine hospitality set this place apart. While a bit of light maintenance could be done in some areas, it's easily overshadowed by the outstanding service and the overall experience. We're so glad this was our first BnB stay--it set the bar high!

    It felt like staying at a family member's home. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon. Part of the…read moredrive there from LA included some winding roads, so I recommend planning your arrival time to be before sunset so you can drive while there's still daylight. Jim was there to meet us and show us our room. We got The Cowboy Room on the second floor (no live cowboys included! ) which we selected so that we could have separate beds. The room was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. There were no other guests, so we had the whole floor to ourselves. It was super quiet and peaceful. I imagine it would be different if there was a house full guests. Jim gave us suggestions on things we could do and places to visit. He also gave us the code for the door, the wifi password, and warnings about bears. We opted to walk around the area and enjoyed a fantastic dinner at The Perch restaurant just a few minutes walk down the road. Coffee was available at 8 the next morning, Adriana made breakfast ready by 830am. We had eggs in hash brown cups, sausages, maple scones, toast with a variety of spreads, and fresh orange juice. Everything was delicious. Sorry I didn't take pictures, I was too busy eating! I was able to eat everything on the table. I had mentioned our list of food allergies upon reserving online and also emailed the list closer to the date. The communication was excellent. I would love to stay at Old Bear B n B again. Thank you, Jim and Adriana, for making us feel so comfortable and welcome.

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    Pine Mountain Inn

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    We were blessed with arrangements being made for us all we had to do was show up. Show up we did on…read moreour bright shiny motorcycles and bags in tow. After lane splitting for hours Diane waved us down and said she could check us into our room. We stayed in a room that overlooked our motorcycles so it was perfect. I wish I had taken photos of the room. It was decorated beautifully with photos taken by Diane as well as art on the walls by her sister. After showing us how to turn on shower, where extra amenities were we set out to explore. The town is a gem and everyone in it was so hospitable I can't wait to return. The room was perfect to come home too and enjoy a glass of wine in front of your own little fireplace. Yes you read that right. We enjoyed a fire before going to bed. It's a great place for a romantic getaway or a girls weekend. Highly recommend heading there. If you're lucky enough to talk to Diane you may even find out some of the hidden gems and where to talk a walk. Let's just say the walk I took I found Jesus. I'll always hold these memories closely to my heart thank you for sharing your magic.

    We stayed in PMI a few years ago and loved it, and came back for New Year's this year. Everything…read morewe loved was still true - the beautiful area, the rustic charm of the inn, the relaxed friendliness of the locals. But I'm writing to push how wonderful Diana was to us at all times. From extra help moving in, to putting trays of the things we wanted from the lobby onto our porch, to dealing with our puppy (who could be off-putting to some) in ways that made everyone involved feel heard and taken care of. It's hard to imagine anything she could have been better with. We will be back much sooner!

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    I woke up to water on my bathroom floor. I could of slipped and fell. No one answered the phone at…read morethe front desk to help me and Hotels.com only has a bot to take your complaint, FYI. I'm in the process of disputing this charge with CIti bank. Be careful - I just wanted to put that out there as the owners are trying to prevent me from getting my refund with blank pages to Citi with one watermark on the last page (to make this go on but I'm still fighting it.)

    THERE ARE BED BUGS!!!!!!!!!!!! And when you mention it to the lady in the front office then she…read morewill tell you that you are lying and seeing things because they do not have any bugs. She then accused me of "sending my friend 2 days ago to complain about bed bugs" because I'm 'trying to ruin their business's which is both mildly funny and highly disgusting considering I've never sent anyone there and after this stay I 100% will not be telling A SINGLE person or friend to stay here. The lady who runs the desk and that you see the most is very disrespectful and speaks down on people especially when you mention any issues with the hotel. She will also do everything she possibly can to keep your deposit and if she cannot find anything she will treat you poorly and talk under her breath about you while you are walking out of the room. This is by far the absolute worst hotel I have ever stayed in. And the lady needs to learn to watch the way she speaks to people. It's lame as hell.

    Evergreen Inn - Front of the house

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    Attended a wedding there. It is a lovely and very rustic place if that's the vibe you're going…read morefor. Some caveats: * If the majority of your guests are coming from LA and are pretty much city dwellers, it's going to be an adventure getting here. It's literally in the middle of nowhere and at the wedding we attended, THREE cars ended up in a ditch (pre-wedding, so not as a result of drunkenness)... There are no paved roads leading to the venue. I'm from Kentucky originally so I've seen this before and was OK driving on these sorts of "roads"... but a lot of people aren't. * Bathrooms for guests are porta-potties. * Nearest hotel options are about a 20-minute drive away. * It's entirely outdoors. The indoor space is only for the bridal party to get ready and for the catering (which I believe you have to arrange yourself). Again, if that's what you're looking for - this can be very pretty. My friends had a fantastic wedding and the staff at the venue was remarkably friendly and did a great job. There was a small dance floor, an elevated area for dinner seating and an area for the bar. Coming from LA for the event, it is a commitment and a bit of a driving challenge, so know that going in.

    I'm obsessed with this place! I had my wedding here two weeks ago and it was amazing! We arrived to…read morethe venue on Friday afternoon & set up all the tables, chairs and some decor! When we arrived, we were told we wouldn't be able to use the fire pit, kinda bummed since we paid so much money on s'mores & wood before we arrived... But better safe than sorry! The house is huge & slept my entire bridal party! (10) All of my guests loved the venue! It was so peaceful & the weather was amazing. I highly recommend this venue. It was everything we imagined & more. We will definitely be coming back for a vacation.

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