I was debating between a "boutique motel" nearby (which means investors buy up an old motel, give…read moreit a facelift and charge 7 times more per night) and a "real motel", i.e., Topper's Motel, the genuine article. Having spent many summers crossing back and forth across the country, I have much experience with motels and Topper's is tops. Skip the boutique and stay at the real thing. Sparkling clean, this motel offers coffee-making equipment, mini-fridge, microwave and hairdryer in each room. Basic toiletries are included (hand soap, body gel and shampoo.) The beds are comfy. The bath linens are adequate, including a bath mat. The air conditioner had already been turned on at check-in, so the room was cool and comfortable. The grounds are pleasant, old-school motel, with ample parking right in front of your room. It gets hot in Taft, so the pool is a welcome respite. Cable TV is offered with hundreds of channels. It's not luxe but it is great, especially when you're saving hundreds of dollars. Highly recommended.

This is a review for a MOTEL and based on price + accommodations + cleanness = 3 stars…read more We stayed one night, checking-in was fast and the staff were very polite, our stay was pleasant and the room was clean, there is a restaurant right next to the motel. This small city has other accommodations that are a lot better, but for us this motel offered a great value and stay, having the floors tiled is a great plus. Amenities offered are In room coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge Iron and ironing board Complimentary wi-fi Tiled floors, no nasty carpet Small motel size tv Parking right in front of your door This motel isn't fancy, is just a place to rest for the night and as a customary practice I always bring cleaning wipes to wipe down everything.

Grubby, grim, poorly ventilated, and with a very narrow winding staircase to the second floor that…read moreI'm sure violates the building code and would not allow a suited up firefighter to safely climb the stairs. Pathetically stingy little "breakfast" was offered. You'll do better getting coffee and oatmeal at McDonalds. I stayed here once more than a year ago and am still haunted by it. OTOH, my room was huge. If I had wanted to assemble some criminal cronies and plan group misdeeds for a film noir set in 1971, this room would have been ideal, up to and including a dreary kitchenette with a sink for smashing liquor bottles in.

I have to be honest, for $74.00 (including tax) I didn't expect much. The exterior looks very…read moremodest and when we drove in the parking we found it packed with just a few spots available (we had a late 9:30PM check in). I called the Inn several times to keep them updated on when we would arrive and they were always quick to answer and very nice. The check in was very easy and Peter's wife (she said it was too hard to pronounce her name) was very helpful , even at a 9:30PM check in, and recommended the best route for us to visit the Carrizo Plains National Monument (our reason for visiting) and the best restaurants for breakfast. The room , which looks newly painted, was much larger than I expected and included two queen size beds, a small refrigerator and coffee maker ( they also serve coffee from 5AM to 10 AM). The shower appeared to have been also recently installed.

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.

Looks extremely ran down inside. Costs pennies to paint walls looks like they haven't painted since…read morethe civil war. Furniture looks like people had sex and went to the bathroom on them since ww2 Room was suspiciously poorly cleaned Location is far off from anywhere, no restaurants for 7 miles But rooms are roomy, no disgusting old smell or smell of cleaning chemicals which many cheap hotels do. Close parking, cute drive to and from maricopa.

I've been staying in this Motel for years. I hunt in the area, and stay a few nights to several…read morenights a year. I stay in Mom and Pop Motels in a lot of small Towns and this is the best one. This couple does a wonderful job. Rooms are huge, clean, and the pool is as clean as I've ever seen at a Motel. Stay here for the Carizzo Bloom and eat around the corner at Tina's Diner.

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.

We are repeat guests at Pine Mountain Inn, and every stay reminds us why we keep coming back. Diana…read moreis truly the heart of this special place. She is an amazing host who is incredibly kind, warm, thoughtful, and genuinely lovely. Her recommendations for beautiful nearby hikes and wonderful local restaurants have made each visit even more memorable. And her adorable dog is such a sweet bonus! Pine Mountain Inn is charming and peaceful, but Diana's exceptional kindness and hospitality are what make it truly unforgettable. We highly recommend it and look forward to returning again.

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.

This place was clean , honestly I liked I couldn't hear the baby screaming in the room right next…read moreto me . The pools clean . Not expensive, Good location for all the businesses. Was very courteous..

Absolutely awful. Beds were extremely dirty and had grease stains. The pillow gave me a painful eye…read moreinfection. A cockroach fell from the ceiling right in front of me. Stay away from this place.

Even before we checked in, received welcoming texts for our upcoming stay. Lobby was nice with…read morecookies and coffee. Very nice! Room was well appointed and clean. Appreciate that there is a fan in the room to circulate the air. Not much around the location, but would stay here again.

6/5 star experience. Got into an accident and had to check into this inn last minute. The front…read moredesk staff were absolutely amazing and so kind and empathetic. They were able to get me a later check out time and discounted rate which really helped me out. The Best Western Heritage Inn is located near a gas station, AM & PM, Jack In the Box, & an iHOP. They have free breakfast from 6-9AM and a clean swimming pool. Parking is free. Very clean lobby and room.