Pixie Motel

I feel this little Motor Inn deserves a review from the people that have stayed there. I Visited Grandfather Mountain on June 2014 for fathers day. But before I planned to go I needed an affordable, decent, safe and clean place to stay. I already was on a tight budget because with the park entrance to all the attraction around I could not spend
$ 200 a night on a bed and breakfast or any hotel.
My struggle started when I started looking online and all the hotels in Boone and blowing rock were $ 150 a night. There was just one Carpet inn, but 35 miles away in another town listed for $ 50. I wanted to stay near Grandfather Mountain. I took the chance because this place had zero reviews. I called and this gentleman told me it was a family business and they did not reserve with credit cards. They just take your word for it. Once you are there you pay cash.
He offered 2 types of rooms. The old ones with 2 double beds at 42 or the newer ones at 48. I took the guess and said the new ones. Well, I am glad I did. I paid 52 with Taxes. The room was very clean with a new light blue carpet. Everything inside looked new and clean and it was very big and spacious room. No yucky carpets like in most chain motels, the bed linen and quilt vas clean and the beds were comfy. The best was the price for $ 100 two nights.
Now, the next day I asked the cleaning lady if I could see the older rooms. What a difference. They were horrible in my opinion, all the walls were dark wood and with a dark carpet. For $ 6 you get an updated room. Everything is light blue and the carpet is blue, but very cute and cozy. It has a small fridge and old tv. The rooms have like a little porch looking to the road with a bench chair. I did not sit there because it was windy when I traveled. But it looked nice like to sit and have a coffee and relax. It was so near to Grandfather Mountain (5 minutes). They also have a family Restaurant onsite, but I did not go in.