This particular Best Western Plus is located just off of Interstate 10. As an added bonus, there is…read morea Waffle House right next door, so if you want to grab something to eat, it is very convenient. The hotel itself is decent enough and the staff was friendly and professional. This was an overall positive stay and I would definitely recommend here.

The hotel was very clean, Gina, the hostess was very knowledgeable and ready to help. Pricing was…read morevery reasonable.

I think this would be a perfect place to spend a special occasion...even Christmas…read more Unfortunately, we were there to attend a funeral in the afternoon, but our stay here soothed the soul. Pat, the owner/hostess, makes you feel comfortable from beginning to end. We stayed in the Library Room which is one of two room on the first floor. It's big, charming and has the best bed ever...I even went home and ordered a topper like we slept on. We spent the evening in the living room enjoying snacks and imbibing with another couple there for the same reason. Breakfast left no one hungry...a 5 FRESH fruit cup, scrambled locally produced eggs and sausage, and baked...yes baked...French toast. (I got the recipe and have made this heavenly dish since.) And the coffee was quite good. Charming, historic B&B.

The best bed & breakfast! Very cozy bed & amazing breakfast! Pat is an amazing host & owner who…read morealways provides a very relaxing getaway for her guests. Love this place!

The room was newly remodeled and they did a great job. Super clean. We had an incident and they…read morewent out of their way to help us out.

switched to 3 different rooms, fleas in every one of them, nasty smelling bedding, drains not…read moreworking, unindented stains on floor, dirty toilets and no urgency from the owners whatsoever, so much for "quality" inn

Cabin rental was absolutely filthy! Dust bunnies hanging everywhere. Shower beyond dirty - clearly…read morenot cleaned in a long time. Coffee pot was dirty and even after cleaning the pot there were black particles coming out of the coffeemaker. Did not even sleep in the sheets and the towels were really old and questionable. Controls for A/C and heat aren't even reachable. The firewood they sell would not burn. It was just a very run down place and the cabin left us totally sceeved!

Suwannee River Rendezvous is a great place to relax, unwind and have a good time. My wife and I…read morevisited the Suwannee River Rendezvous over a weekend with family. My wife and I arrived Friday afternoon for our tent camping weekend at the Suwannee River Rendezvous. The three-hour drive to Mayo wasn't bad from Tampa. Check-in is at 2pm. We arrived around 5pm. The place can be a tight squeeze around the office, even with a small pick-up truck and it is pretty hilly! My wife and I walked in to the office and a friendly woman behind the desk got us all set up in a matter of minutes. Soon, we were on our way down to our site. The tent locations in the lower rendezvous area are nice but not all that spacious. They are manageable and are limited to one tent each. I think majority of their visitors come in RV. Our primitive spot was up on a hill, overlooking the Suwannee River, which was beautiful. We got our tent set up in the only spot that it would really fit. We had a fire pit and a picnic table. A long trail goes all along the river and luckily, not many people were wandering around. Otherwise, we would have had many travelers passing through our campsite all day. My wife's parents ended up having to change their site because their camping set up is little more elaborate. They would not have fit comfortably and also would have had to climb up a steep hill to get to their site. Once settled, we set about to explore. They have a convenient lodge area complete with a mini convenience store. If you forgot anything, they have it. They offer games and other activities. They have a take a book, leave a book section and a kitchen that cooks food. On our first night, we played bingo. My wife and I won $70 on one game. Our two night stay was only $58 so, in theory, they paid us to be there. We visited family over in the RV park area which was relatively quiet and nice. This is where you can find showers and a catch-and-release pond. The showers are little ways away from the lower rendezvous. They were clean though and private since it's just a single shower inside a locked bathroom. On Saturday, we went kayaking on the river. I rented a kayak for $25 for the day. They offer a service to drive you up river and drop you off but we did that ourselves since we had a trailer. 2.5 hours later, we were back! The river is beautiful and quiet, although, this time of year, no wildlife at all. Saturday, we also participated in the pigeon races. For $5, you get a to pick out a pigeon and if it's the first to fly back, you get a prize. A fun activity. We also played redneck bowling which, if you ask me, was a pretty nifty invention. There is a crank you turn to set up the pins and a mechanism on a pulley to return the bowling ball. Pretty cool and a lot of fun! All in all, this place was a good time. For us, we like to be a little more "off-the-grid" as they say. This was a good balance. The primitive campsite area was secluded and didn't receive cell service or the wifi provided from the lodge. However, a 2-minute walk and we could get internet, a cup of coffee and a bathroom. My wife and I would definitely go back here. The staff we encountered were nice for the most part and at least for mid-February, the camping side wasn't all that busy.

Pros: I booked all 4…read morerooms in Grace Manor. I'm so happy I did. It was a fabulous time. The house is beautiful with many unique nooks and crannies. The ceilings are adorned with crown molding that seems to reach out and draw you in and the criss-cross pattern is perfect for the dual warming colors that resemble the morning sky. It is close to a railroad crossing and a park with a huge playground just down the road. The memorial statue of Ray Charles is located at this park and justly positioned near the playground and the pond. The food was absolutely delicious and a sight for hungry eyes. I pre arranged dinner at 6:30 for my family on a Saturday night. I'm so glad I did. Brenda was nice enough to cork two bottles of wine my sister gifted me. It was a delightful dinner and a special moment with my siblings and their families. I stayed in the honeymoon suite. It has a large bathroom with adorable wooden french doors separating it from the room. There is a small table with two chairs and a delicate tablecloth with doily's and two glasses. The honeymoon suite is also connected to a sunroom that is also connected to the Rose room. All parties sort of gather here or on the front surrounding porch to chat and lounge. My family played enjoyed both, practicing games we planned to use at our event the night after and enjoying cocktails upstairs. We also enjoyed the large wrap around front porch with a porch swing, several sectioned seating options and a table with chairs in the front corner perfect for games. Brenda has a nook upstairs with games and books a plenty. We enjoyed playing a new twist on jenga. Only the second floor is available to guests and the parlor and dining area on the main level. The house is 3 stories plus an attic, so don't expect to see anything more than what I mentioned. Parking is in the rear. Park on the grass. Bag ice is available at the gas station. The grounds are green and beautiful. The pool temperature was perfect. There is plenty of seating. No music, so you may want to bring a small (Battery operated) music player. When we came down the stairs ready for the pool Brenda and her team had a bundle of towels and basket of sun care products waiting for us to grab as we went out the door. Tour: When she showed us the upstairs, all the lights remained off. I understand wanting to save energy, but at least flick on the light with a smile while you show us the room, then turn it off when we move on. Families Beware: My husband, my 3 year old son and myself were the first to arrive. I feel the welcome got off to a rocky start. She treated me like a young school girl, correcting me twice, (once on when I told my husband when the house was built (1898) and I actually said that, but she insisted that I said 1998. And another when I mentioned that I liked the birdhouse on the front lawn. I guess it is a "library" not a bird house. Then after she corrected me, in middle of our conversation flow she turned around and started another conversation with some girl who walked up to her on the lawn, completely disregarding my presence. She seemed put off that I had my 3 year old son with me, though she was aware of this in advance. She even put his toys back into his small bag minutes after we arrived which made my son cry and feel very uncomfortable. My son is very quiet, adorable, well behaved, loving and not in any way a bratty little kid you see often out and about. My husband also informed me that Brenda actually came to him and said "Now, are you responsible for your son, where is he?" ...uh with the other 7 family members staying at your bed and breakfast! I was absolutely horrified when I heard she spoke to my husband in that manner referring to my sons whereabouts. Uncomfortable Experience: I took a shower and placed the foot towel on the floor just outside the shower door. Then my husband jumped in the shower. I was getting ready for an event and I heard bold knocking on our door. Brenda was angry and told me that there was water coming from the bathroom through the ceiling downstairs. She was about to walk in and I told her my husband was in the shower. She said "There is a towel to put on the floor when you take a shower". Again, treating me like a silly school girl. The fireplace cannot be operated unless you ask for assistance, so that was one night gone. The next day we asked for assistance and she told me our room would be too hot if we used the fireplace. So needless to say, I didn't DARE touch the jacuzzi tub. My son's bath was basically in the pool. I have to say that I paid the entire bill for everyone and I expected to be treated respectfully. But I'm a big girl and I let that type of behavior slide off my back and move on. In summary: My first impression, Judgmental, unwelcoming, snooty, doesn't care for children at all. My lasting impression, thank God my family was there because I had a lot of fun bonding with them.

The owner made me feel welcome before I even arrived. Pool and separate cottage is a huge plus. For…read morethe same price, skip the motel by the highway and enjoy this warm, home-cooked breakfast.

The is a great overnighter stop! Staff was friendly and the grounds were beautiful and clean. Not…read moremuch in the way of amenities to speak of, and no shower house. There is a single toilet that is clean and available. Easy in and easy out. The manager was friendly and personable. (That's always a big plus!)

This use to be a great overnight stop at $25/night. Have been using this for many years now. I know…read moreeverything is going up in price but to charge $45/night which comes out to $42 when minus disc fee and adding processing fee is way too much for this overnight facility with no amenities. They are working on making it look better by mulching beds when in reality they need to work on the RV sites. The sites are getting worse and worse and need maintenance. Most of not all sites need to be leveled, remove palm trees to make it easier for big rigs to get into a few spaces, and several water spigots at sites leaking and making it muddy. There also appears to be quite a few full-timers living there. Host was very nice. Unfortunately, we will not be back. No longer worth the money.

Very clean rest stop with restrooms, drink and snack machines (including ice cream bars) and a…read morepicnic area behind the building. It's a good stop to stretch and walk or just use the facilities and be on your way. Easy on and off the freeway. I recommend the stop.

This is a good-sized rest area located on Interstate 10. This rest area is on the west bound side…read moreof Interstate 10 and is about thirty or forty miles east of Tallahassee, located at mile marker 234, and it is a good location to stop and stretch your legs, use the restrooms, grab a quick drink or snack and get back on the road. Interstate 10 can get a bit monotonous and sometimes you just have to get off the highway to shake the boredom that can truly fatigue you. This rest area offers a great stop to just that. So if you find yourself on Interstate 10 and find fatigue setting in or maybe nature calls or you just want to grab a quick drink or snack, check this rest area out. I do recommend stopping at this particular rest area.

Who knew there was life this side of the state?…read more Passed by the Monticello Opera House last weekend. Got to see their murder mystery show, The Altos Hit Broadway. Apparently the Monticello Opera House hosts various shows throughout the season, including a murder mystery show each year. I just happened to catch the last showing of it. Typically these shows include dinner as well, so it's essentially dinner theater. Don't ask me about price as I was invited, but the dinner included bread, salad, a chicken with pasta dinner, and a dessert (this time being a sponge cake). While the food certainly wasn't gourmet, it was better than expected. I recommend not eating the entire dinner though if you're like me with a tiny stomach. You'll be asking to get rolled out of there. Note, too, that they have a bar on site for drinks. These you purchase separately. Parking around the area is ample and free. This little town doesn't seem have much going for it except this majestic-looking opera house, which I found out has two floors and has been around forever and a day. They seem to host a variety of events, and well, I definitely want to go back. The Playbill I received had next season's showings and there's one there that intrigues me about Anne Frank. Hmm...

Attended a play at this jewel of a place for the first time since the pandemic. Though the past…read moreplays I attended have been staged in the banquet hall (with a delicious catered dinner and an open bar), sitting in the auditorium was really nice. The building is old but precious, with original wood throughout. Though I had an enjoyable time, the only drawback was the sound. I am not sure of the types of microphones, etc., used. I heard most of the actors clearly, but a couple of the actors' voices were a bit muffled throughout the play. All in all, I am looking forward to attending more plays. And if/when I feel comfortable again being seated closely with other patrons at the same table, in a limited space while sharing a common meal, I will definitely do so - just not now. Though the auditorium is on the second floor and there are two flights of stairs, there is also an elevator. Of note, for those who love quaint settings for performances, consider donating to MOH to help maintain the ambiance and structural features.