??? So Homestay and Econo are closed -- where to stay the weekend of December 14, 15, & 16? We might be able to squeeze in a visit that weekend. Any suggestions?
we have discussed this before... when i have to stay else where I stay at Honeysuckle inn... the have nice rooms, decent rates comp0ared to everyone else and a Big cont. breakfast..
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http://honeysuckleinn.com/
I've stayed at Green Mountain Inn a few times. I was pleased with it, and the owner, Sandy, is very nice and helpful. I think it's about $45-50/night.
Deer Run isnt too bad at all. Good breakfast and nice people.
Deer Run is pretty good - Trams is right. And, there isn't any traffic to fight - you can walk or they offer a shuttle.
Have stayed at Green Mountain before -- for us once was enough.
What's the rate for Deer Run?
http://www.bransondeerrun.com/
Has anyone stayed at Classic Motor Inn?
ya might try Shady Acre Motel in Branson West, its about a half mile from the entrance to SDC. its less than $50.00 a night.
Twelve Oaks Inn is nice and clean with good rates. We have stayed there for years. We are also going to give the Carriage House Inn a try next year.
My wife and I have stayed at the Clarion across from Baldknobbers and found it to have nice rooms. Breakfast is alright, too. Overall,a little bit more pricy, but again, rooms and service were fine.
We stay at Twelve Oaks.
Mountain Music Inn in great and has indoor pool
We ended up staying at the Classic Motor Inn on SOH. Rates were comparable to Homestay. Rooms are a bit larger than Homestay. There are evening snacks and the breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, pastries, French Toast, cereal, and toaster waffles. Classic Motor Inn is also open all year.
Were the owners/manager and workers all "local" help..
I am pretty "picky" about that detail..
i will not stay anywhere that does not have ALL Local employees.... ( if you catch my meaning)
Quote from: sanddunerider on December 16, 2012, 07:55:34 PM
Were the owners/manager and workers all "local" help..
I am pretty "picky" about that detail..
i will not stay anywhere that does not have ALL Local employees.... ( if you catch my meaning)
Yeah, I do, and I'm pretty disgusted by it. >:(
Not sure if it is all "Local help" but we've always had good luck at the HoJo near Titanic and Starlite. Nice clean rooms with good beds and they have a decent breakfast in the morning. Pretty easy to avoid traffic too as you use the "back entrance" and go in from near the "back entrance" to White Water. I want to say it's the Red Route.
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Were the owners/manager and workers all "local" help..
I am pretty "picky" about that detail..
i will not stay anywhere that does not have ALL Local employees.... ( if you catch my meaning)
Yeah, I do, and I'm pretty disgusted by it.
Sandune Rider I myself am picky about "local owned businesses" with local employees. I myself am subject to income tax will not fill the coffers of those that do not have to pay there way like I do. We unfortunately have built in some laws that allow some to escape this, I disagree with it however short of becoming elected and fixing the law I can only act upon my conscience. My practice is to spend my money specifically, some may say precociously but that is my right. I am with you on this subject, disgusting to others or not. Stand up for what you believe in or be swept away by the tide.
My brother, who operates a food service business in the Branson area, says the Hispanics and other non-American workers have been brought in over the last few years because the local labor force is not what it used to be. He has had to resort to using some Mexicans from time to time. Apparently, it goes with the operation of a business in the area now. Sad thing, I say. When I was at SDC, the workforce was comprised of teenage kids, college kids, and some older, retired folks. Now, pretty much most of the workforce at SDC are mature adults and retirees.
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Back in '96 I took the family to Disney/Orlando. At Epcot, we just about resorted to sign language to buy a bottle of water because the gal selling water primarily spoke Spanish. I don't like that, either. Whadda gonna do?
thanks MH! You summed up my thoughts pretty well.. But I do have strong political opinions on this topic... BUT since we stay away fromt he "political" conversations.. I thought i would just let it ride!!
After all we are in America, where it is ok to have your own opinion AND to voice them.. (for now anyway)..
enuf said,,,, Hope you and yours have a good holiday break!
And a merry Christmas to you Sanddune !
Merry Christmas to all the SDC fans!
Quote from: Junior on December 23, 2012, 05:03:20 PM
My brother, who operates a food service business in the Branson area, says the Hispanics and other non-American workers have been brought in over the last few years because the local labor force is not what it used to be. He has had to resort to using some Mexicans from time to time. Apparently, it goes with the operation of a business in the area now. Sad thing, I say. When I was at SDC, the workforce was comprised of teenage kids, college kids, and some older, retired folks. Now, pretty much most of the workforce at SDC are mature adults and retirees.
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Back in '96 I took the family to Disney/Orlando. At Epcot, we just about resorted to sign language to buy a bottle of water because the gal selling water primarily spoke Spanish. I don't like that, either. Whadda gonna do?
During OTC hubs and I were eating at Wagon Works. Very good food, but the young kids working there were acting up and tossing salt, french fries, etc. at each other. I can't imagine older employees behaving this way. It was close to closing time, but regardless, they needed to check their behavior. I can't imagine that it would have gone unnoticed if administrators had been walking by.
That kind of behavior by the kids should not be tolerated. We would have been taken to the woodshed for something like that. I hope it was an isolated incident.
Gilligan, that is for sure something u dont see happen..!! I am sure if upper management would see it I would imagine there is a still penaltyll
Not trying to get political... but...
My ex wife is a Panamanian national, so I am fluent in Spanish, although I don't use it that much anymore.
I think that someone dealing directly with the public should speak good English. If they want to speak Spanish to a hispanic customer that's fine too.
It's just way too frustrating trying to talk to the guy behind the counter when his English is so bad that we can't understand each other. Here in OKC, I have on occaision, ordered in Spanish at the local McDonalds just because it was easier.
Quote from: sanddunerider on December 24, 2012, 11:07:31 AM
Gilligan, that is for sure something u dont see happen..!! I am sure if upper management would see it I would imagine there is a still penaltyll
You are right!
Back to topic.... where to stay? OR in this case NOT to stay...
THE COLONADE, just off of Wildwood drive... DONT STAY THERE.. I cant even start to lsit the reasons..>!!!
Just got back from another stay at Classic Motor Inn. We were pleased and will return. Also open on SOH during the winter: Brick House, Scenic Hills, Ozark Valley, Honeysuckle, Always Home (I think that's the name).
Noticed that some work was being done at Homestay -- on Saturday we saw a couple of trucks leaving that were loaded with tree limbs, etc. There are also 3 load trailers parked in the back corner of the lot.
biscuit, what are the rates there, what did they have for breakfast.?? thanks.
Current rates -- for repeat customers $39, first time was around $45 (not sure if the rates increase at other times of the year).
Breakfast -- french toast, biscuits and gravy, muffins, bagels, waffles, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, juice, milk, coffee. Snacks (popcorn and maybe something else) are available in the lobby in the evenings.
May have to give them a try.. i am going down in early feb, was planning on staying at honesuckle, but i think i will make a couple of calls first...
When I stayed at honeysuckle last feb, and the indoor pool was closed, and there was no breakfast.
I enjoyed staying at the Tribesman (on Indian Point Rd.) a few years ago. They also have an indoor pool.
Called classic motor inn today, talked to Katy.. VERY friendly, gave me a rate of 40.00 plus tax, includeing my AARP discount...
asked her about the "no coffee pot" in the room.... they keep the pots up front and if you would like 1, you take it to the room with you,,,COOL!!!! gotta have my coffee in the A.M.
And they are serving their full cont. breakfast.... I AM IN!!!!....
Ok, well back home and here is review on Classic Motor Inn..
Rates were very fair for off season, 2 people 40.00. 3 people 45.00, I did like the fact that we had adjoining rooms.
Rooms could stand some updating, But were CLEAN, and very acceptable.
Manager Katy, very friendly and accomadating..
I find it humorous, that on the website there are NO pets.... BUT yet katy lives on site and has a small terrier dog and 2 cats... the dog stays in the office through out the day with her ??? ??? ???.. NO PETS???? LOL..
Breakfast has quite a few options, everything is cold and needs to be tpoasted or microwaved..waffles,frenchtoast biscuits&gravy, english muffins, fruit cocktail, cereal, oatmeal.
Was surprised to see 2 coffee pots in breakfast room... caffiene AND devaf!!,
Also sugar free syrup, nice...
All i all, a good place to use when Paige in unavailable, I made reservations for my next trip..