Some of the reviews here and trip advisor are cruel BS. One guy writing a novel about a bug in the…read morewall. DANG DRUG TRIP LOL . Snooty city libs need to stay in their lane. This isn't NYC SOHO GRAND. ITS A MOTEL IN A QUIET LITTLE TOWN. Spoiled little brats don't thinking about folks lively hoods These apps need to monitor reviews better. That being said. VERY nice family that owns it. QUIET CLEAN (no smell in the room) good beds and pillows. Just what you need when traveling. ITS A MOTEL! I recommend it.

+ The room has all the basic amenities (bed, fridge, shower, toilet, sink)…read more + Didn't see any bed bugs. + Quiet, peaceful, safe exterior ambience. + Compact and convenient parking lot layout. One parking spot per room located right out each room's front door. - I'm disgusted by their reuse of the shampoo. See photo. - I wish the restroom had more hooks or counters for you to put your clothes, towels, and whatnot. - For just one night, the price was a bit exorbitant. + However, I'm grateful the attendant was responsive on the phone late evening and this motel had rooms available as I finished my Whitney hike late night. . The room was pretty warm as soon as I walked in, but thankfully the A/C was working. . I prefer the sink not be completely separate from the restroom, but I understand it allows two tenants to accomplish two different tasks simultaneously. . The walls are thin, so you can hear neighbors having conversation by your window. Earplugs can help drown out the noise. I stayed one night: $151.20 total

I have now stayed in both parts of the hotel. The historical a few years ago, and the new part…read morelast week. This was the CLEANEST hotel I have ever been in!!! Very quiet, too!

Old school since 1923. We came out here to spend the weekend for an event with friends driving in…read morefrom other nearby states. The motel has a perfect location on the main drag in this small town. If you book any motel in this small town everything will be withing walking distance. They made an error during our check in and I was not happy about it. The front desk agent called me while we were out for dinner and had it corrected. We were satisfied with the rooms comfort and amenities in the newer 1957 section.

I recently stayed here with a few of my book club friends. We were on a little road trip and all of…read moreus had a great stay here. The rooms are so clean and well-maintained. Beds were cozy and there's coffee with real creamers in the rooms! Lots of little touches like that. There is a great hike up the road-well worth doing. Linda the owner told us about that. She is very nice and hard working person. We will stay there again for sure when we are in the area.

Joanna and I stayed at Ray's Den Motel on June 23 on a drive from Phoenix, AZ to Reno, NV. It is a…read moresmall but beautiful motel, well-maintained and comfortable. Joanna loved the flowers on the porch and the bedspread. She is notoriously picky but she liked the motel and we both slept well. I liked the views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Nice place to stay.

Don't judge this place by the outside - this little motel ended up being exactly what I needed…read moreafter an intense hike. The room is small, as expected, but perfect for a solo traveler or couple looking for a clean, comfortable place to shower, cool off, and rest. The AC absolutely cranks, which was heaven after being out in the heat all day. The owners have added so many thoughtful touches: toothbrushes, single-use toothpaste, makeup remover wipes, bath gels, plus a mini fridge and microwave in the room. When I checked in, I was greeted with bottled water, fruit, and cookies, such a kind welcome after a long day. There are also cute patios with hanging lights where you can sit and eat takeout, and there's even a homemade ice cream shop right next door with a really vibey outdoor patio. One of the owners mentioned a nearby trail just behind the motel, and I'm so glad I listened. I ended up walking through the beautiful Mary DeDecker native plant garden alongside a babbling creek with little bridges and an incredible sunset view over the mountain ridge. It turned into one of the highlights of my trip. This place may not look like much from the outside, but it has heart, kindness, and everything you actually need for a peaceful stay.

Had a great stay here! The room was simple but spotless, with everything you need for a quick…read moreovernight or short trip. I checked in late at night and Prince made the process quick, professional, and friendly. Parking was plentiful and easy -- no hassle getting to my room from my car. It was quiet all night too, which I really appreciated. I'd definitely stay here again and would recommend it to others.

Our group stayed here after a brutally intense hike and found it relaxing. The television was tough…read moreto try to figure out so we ended up not watching anything. Pretty comfy beds and decent sized restroom for all of us. It was pretty easy to check in and check out. The surrounding views are beautiful and they have little seats in front of the rooms to sit and watch the sunrise or sunset.

Old school motel with a fancy name. Way back in the day, it would have been called a Motor Court…read more Now it's a motor lodge. I call it a place to sleep. A clean place to sleep. Nothing very fancy here. You have your basics. Comfortable bed, TV, air conditioning, and if you visit during the winter, heat. Exceptionally clean. Now, I'm not sure about the snacks next to the bed. There's quite a few of them. Cookies, trail mix, granola bars, soda.... I don't know if they're free? Or if you'll be charged for what you take. There's no message telling you either way. It's going to have to remain a mystery. I brought my own snacks. I'd love to tell you that the people who work/own this property are welcoming and friendly. But I didn't run into anyone. Not a soul was to be found. When you book online, you're sent the room number and the combination to open the door. So that's what I did. I tried to go to the office, but the door was locked. I also burned the heck out of my hand on the fricken office doorknob. LoL, it was like 107° in Independence that day. So this place takes non-contact to another level and gives new meaning to "Independence." Quick Tip: You may have to pull the plug on the refrigerator. It growls louder than my stomach. Oh, and the lock on the bathroom in room #3 is on the wrong side of the door. Should make for some fun if you want to lock a significant other in.

The room is clean and what you expect from a motel. The low rating is due to the fact that the…read morefront desk staff is rude. The young man did not greet us when we arrived only yelled 3 times that check in is at 3pm. When he finally allowed us to speak, we said we only wanted to know if there was a possibility of the room being ready earlier, he then told us it would be ready after 2pm. We return at 2:45pm the room is not ready . We stated you told us 2pm, and he goes on and on about how he did not say that, instead of just saying he is sorry it looks like it won't be ready until after 3:15pm. I contacted the manager and I received a reply from the young man, apologizing for the miss understanding , if he would have acted in person as he did in the email things would have gone a lot smoother.

Picked this place because of the uniqueness and character. Didn't see that there was no A/C in the…read morerooms. The building uses a swamp cooler, which is not ideal when the temperature is high. Rooms have that "vintage" feel but that's about it.

Olancha is home town service. the RV park is clean and the cafe has excellent food. we have camped…read moremany times. Others should come to keep it alive since 395 moved.

It's very interesting. Not exactly a pristine environment but the food is good. The rooms are clean…read moreand have been styled very nicely. You get the feeling that it is a work in progress as there are rooms that are not rebuilt but the ones that are done seem like they were recently remodeled. You can stay in a teepee as well but we did not stay in one of those. We have stayed here three times and will again. There are few options in this area but it is a nice halfway spot between Gardnerville and Orange County.

I booked this place on AirBnB for back in February, and then there were blizzards. I reached out to…read moreLuis and Manuel to see if I could change the date. There was some confusion because I didn't know I had to manually cancel my reservation on Airbnb, but they were very accommodating, and facilitated a date change to this past weekend. The room is cozy and cute - very clean, with a Keurig that was thoughtfully pre-filled, and plenty of coffee pods and tea. There is also a fridge and microwave in the room, and a couch that looks like it pulls out to sleep two more people (in addition to the queen bed). 4 people to the room would be...really cozy. I could have done it in my 20s, but probably not now. LOL. Check-in process was very easy, with the key in a hideaway with a code that was emailed to me prior. Overall, it was a really lovely stay, and there are plenty of opportunities to take pictures of the main lemon house, as well as the random fun sculpture peppering the property.

Absolutely lovely spot! Remote with great views and close to lone pine for food and action... I…read morethink ha! Been driving this corridor for decades and over the last ten years have driven by this place often and always comment on the lemon house. Who doesn't.!?! Looking back at the old pictures confirms what I felt while there. This family cares about their property and are constantly improving. Smooth cement and lots of outdoor lounge space is available. Gas grills for BBQing and the one even has an oven. Plenty of parking just don't be ridiculous like me and get stuck on a tree stump! But not to worry they removed it that night... haha Stayed here a few times now and the family that runs this has been amazingly kind and accommodating!!! We will always be back.