Upon first arrival, we were nervous. Lobby definitely doesn’t look like picture. The setup is unique and with a rainy, gloomy day, it didn’t look inviting; The desk clerk had stepped away, so We had to wait - Very different from any other kind of hotel/motel I’ve ever stayed. But, from the reviews, we knew it was “no frills”. Location was excellent and once the clerk arrived, she was reassuring. The narrow walkway to the room was cracked, chipped & uneven - with the rain it made it slippery. Once we got to the room, it was very well appointed, clean, nice TV, pretty comfortable beds, excellent shower and pressure - A bit more than “no-frills”. However, the allowable access for anyone to come wandering by and up the back stairs is disconcerting; I did not note cameras anywhere: Definitely want to stay on your toes and make sure your room is secured. If you are a light sleeper in anyway, it’s not the place for you. We could hear all activity in the next room: when they came and went - including 3 AM return - when they used the bathroom, hung up coats, talked on the phone, etc… Overall, it was a nicer place than our first impression, but it would not be my first pick if I returned to the area . The restaurant next door was fantastic though!!