Marcarl Posted April 3, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 3, 2017 My plan is to attend MD in the Oberlin area. It's a great day and the Friday night dinner works out good as well. Now the problem is where to sleep. It would be nice to be able to go without, but it seems to be a thing to do as one gets older, and seeing as I like to spend time with some older and some younger folks, I'd like to be at the same place as they are. So where is that? I did a search for hotels in Elyria and came up with a bunch. Some we stayed at before and a lot that we didn't. Some have changed hands and ownership, but most are still in the same location,,, go figure!!!! I also did a documentary on the reviews, and that is where I got confused and need some help. The reviews I noted were all posted mid to late last year or early this year. I kept cost into account and didn't look at anything over $100. Question is: When one person says there are bedbugs and the next person says it was the best bang for the money and no uninvited company,, who is right? Get my drift? So where do I sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted April 3, 2017 Share #2 Posted April 3, 2017 Yep,, totally get chur drift and know right where your coming from brother.. Personally,,, if I am able to make it down there this year I am staying in that little blue Motel by the lake. Clean inside with clean bedding (Tip washed the sleeping bag last year before I stuffed it up in the garage), cheap (25 bucks at Menards), no bedbugs (few squished skeeters with their beeks sticking in the wall though), quiet neighbors (unless that guy from Iceland or that bunch from New York show up again), not far to travel for food AND - extra soft bedding cause the guy that owns the place dont cut his grass to short... Funnest part of all is laying there listening to alllll the Venture rider varmints snoring in perfect harmony while their minds dream of dreams of fixed motorcycles and FOOD O' PLENTY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 3, 2017 Share #3 Posted April 3, 2017 @Marcarl, it is probably pricey but just to let everybody know, the Oberlin Inn has been torn down and completely rebuilt. I don't know it it is 100% finished or not but they have re-opened now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted April 3, 2017 Marcarl, it is probably pricey but just to let everybody know, the Oberlin Inn has been torn down and completely rebuilt. I don't know it it is 100% finished or not but they have re-opened now. Ya, even checked them out $258 per night. I'm too Dutch for that, I would ride home and save a bunch of cash. Maybe be a lot cheaper getting one of those blue things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 3, 2017 Share #5 Posted April 3, 2017 I'm too Dutch for that also...and I'm not even DUTCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 3, 2017 Share #6 Posted April 3, 2017 As @cowpuc mentioned there is no place better than a small place at the Pond Monster Inn. I will be staying in the big green cabin with the double thick queen size bed. The Pond Monster Inn does attract a good mix of the young and the old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 3, 2017 Share #7 Posted April 3, 2017 Maybe I don't know where to look but I haven't seen your address anywhere Freebird. I see Oberlin Ohio but that's it. can you post your address so I can find maintenance day? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 3, 2017 Share #8 Posted April 3, 2017 16898 Hawley Road, Oberlin, OH 44074 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted April 3, 2017 Share #9 Posted April 3, 2017 I spent 7 months working 6 - 12s at the infamous Davis Besse Nuclear Power Plant during their restart not that far from your home. They replaced the reactor vessel head that had corroded completely through the 6" of carbon steel and the thin stainless steel liner had started leaking. I actually stayed in Perrysburg south of Toledo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted April 4, 2017 Share #10 Posted April 4, 2017 My plan is to attend MD in the Oberlin area. It's a great day and the Friday night dinner works out good as well. Now the problem is where to sleep. It would be nice to be able to go without, but it seems to be a thing to do as one gets older, and seeing as I like to spend time with some older and some younger folks, I'd like to be at the same place as they are. So where is that? I did a search for hotels in Elyria and came up with a bunch. Some we stayed at before and a lot that we didn't. Some have changed hands and ownership, but most are still in the same location,,, go figure!!!! I also did a documentary on the reviews, and that is where I got confused and need some help. The reviews I noted were all posted mid to late last year or early this year. I kept cost into account and didn't look at anything over $100. Question is: When one person says there are bedbugs and the next person says it was the best bang for the money and no uninvited company,, who is right? Get my drift? So where do I sleep? Red roof inn in Elyria is where a lot of us stayed last year. It was ok and not to expensive, around $80.00 us. Easy ride to Don's, about 15-20 minutes. We would stay there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 4, 2017 Share #11 Posted April 4, 2017 I agree with you Steamer!! Whatever we agree on is OK with me, as long as we do not have to make a U turn to avoid the toll way again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 4, 2017 Share #12 Posted April 4, 2017 16898 Hawley Road, Oberlin, OH 44074 Is the bridge open yet? Don't want to have to double back again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 4, 2017 Share #13 Posted April 4, 2017 Yes, brand new bridge just waiting on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted April 4, 2017 Share #14 Posted April 4, 2017 Don how is rt 250 coming up through OH? I may take it to MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 5, 2017 Share #15 Posted April 5, 2017 A little bit of stop and go but not much. It's pretty good road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted April 6, 2017 Share #16 Posted April 6, 2017 I am going to stay at the red roof inn again. Oberlin Inn is way too pricey. Easy ride to Don's from red roof. Just hop on the freeway and 2 or 3 exits west then straight south down threw Oberlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted April 6, 2017 Share #17 Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Pond monster shore's inn is still my top choice. You get a massive discount if you bring your own bedding. It makes for a big savings too. Don't believe me do the math. $0.00 minus 100% discount = $0.00 ha even a Dutchman cant turn his nose up at that deal. Ummmm there may be a surcharge if you use Dons kitchen chairs to substitute for missing/forgotten tent poles.....Just sayi'n Edited April 7, 2017 by saddlebum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 7, 2017 Share #18 Posted April 7, 2017 Pond monster shore's inn is still my top choice. You get a massive discount if you bring your own bedding. It makes for a big savings too. Don't believe me do the math. $0.00 minus 100% discount = $0.00 ha even a Dutchman cant turn his nose up at that deal. Ummmm there may be a surge if you use Dons kitchen chairs to substitute for missing/forgotten tent poles.....Just sayi'n Tent Poles are way overated!! Red Roof Inn will be beside Yama Mama and her 1st Husband!! Mode of Transportation?? Makes ya wonder don't it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 7, 2017 Share #19 Posted April 7, 2017 Pond monster shore's inn is still my top choice. You get a massive discount if you bring your own bedding. It makes for a big savings too. Don't believe me do the math. $0.00 minus 100% discount = $0.00 ha even a Dutchman cant turn his nose up at that deal. Ummmm there may be a surge if you use Dons kitchen chairs to substitute for missing/forgotten tent poles.....Just sayi'n Tent Poles are way overated!! Red Roof Inn will be beside Yama Mama and her 1st Husband!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 7, 2017 Share #20 Posted April 7, 2017 I will be in the small blue tent out front somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRobin Posted April 14, 2017 Share #21 Posted April 14, 2017 Just booked a room at Red Roof Inn for Steamer and myself. See you all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted April 15, 2017 Share #22 Posted April 15, 2017 this blue room you all speak of. Converted porta pot or what????? Not sure what way I will be there but should be there dont want those blue rooms though. if i can teach dog to ride with me will be on bike if not will be in a box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted April 15, 2017 After all this, I guess I'll see what a Red Roof looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 15, 2017 Share #24 Posted April 15, 2017 I posted this in the official thread a couple days ago. A little more expensive but the Country Inn looks pretty good. https://www.hotels.com/search.do?resolved-location=CITY%3A1458916%3AUNKNOWN%3AUNKNOWN&destination-id=1458916&q-destination=Oberlin,%20Ohio,%20United%20States%20of%20America&q-check-in=2017-05-01&q-check-out=2017-05-09&q-rooms=1&q-room-0-adults=2&q-room-0-children=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo3wheel Posted April 15, 2017 Share #25 Posted April 15, 2017 After all this, I guess I'll see what a Red Roof looks like. Carl, I'm willing to split a room with you again this year at the Red Roof. Two nights - Each pick up one night. Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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