Warning - Wagon Wheel Motel

The Wagon Wheel Motel
The Nastiest place I have ever stayed on earth

If you plan on visiting Harrison, Mi 48625, next summer, please do not stay at the Wagon Wheel Motel.

If I was to rate it from a 1-5 scale, I would give it a 0.

I stayed here in August of last month. This town is known for 20 lakes in 20 min and there is a wonderful campground here called Wilson State Park Campground. So if you are looking for cheap like I was, bring a tent and stay at the Campground, or pay the extra $15 to stay in another place.

Ill start from the beginning. When I called, I told the woman running the Motel I would be arriving at 6:30a.m.. She said that would be fine as long as the room was ready and available. Just like any other hotel in this world right? You would know if you are a traveler.
On this morning, I arrived around 6:45a.m.. All the lights were off except a few dim ones on And the dim ones were RED. So I couldnt really see a whole Lot at this time and I was half asleep from traveling.
I called the owner of the place, and she said to give her a little bit cause its to early. I said ok, ill work on my art while I wait. As I sit, and Wait, the sun starts to rise. Light is coming out and im more tired then I already was. Its now about 7:30a.m.. I keep doodling in my Sketch Pad not paying attention to anything due to being so Tired.
I hear something. Its a door. I look up and see a woman trying to walk toward my truck. I get out and she has a receipt pad and a key. A metal key of all things. (These are not safe, Metal keys can be copied, and allot of rapes have been reported in this world due to this - just a warning to all you woman out there). I figured, ok, lets go inside. Im ready to lay down, and just sleep, everyone I know know that im here. Ok lets do this. Luckily I parked right in front of the room. When we went in, i glanced around and figured she made up the room and thats why the bed was made incorrectly. It was made, just the blanket was on there kinda weird. So I gave her my I.D.. and while she did the receipt, I started to unload my truck. Which was full by the way. I bring allot of things with me during my travels.
Before she left she asked me to only run the a/c only if needed. I said ok, but HA, its hot outside, im paying for this room, so I ran it the whole time I was there. I like it cold in my room.
Anyway, I was a Motel General Manager for over 4 years. And I should of known the signs to begin with yes, but I was so tired I didnt even notice a thing a first.
After a 1hr of unloading my truck, I go into the room, pull back the blanket, and OMG, the blanket was like having just the top of a blanket. You know, how do I explain it, You have a sheet of material on top and bottom and inbetween is filling. Lets go ahead and remove the filling, and the bottom material and thats what you have. IT WAS THAT OLD OF A BLANKET. Good thing I brought my own. So I put my own sheets on the bed, actually I put two sheets on there for extra protection, put my blankets and pillows on there, and shoved her stuff into those drawers. Now I have to pee from all this work, and take a shower so I can sleep.
OH NO. I walk into the bathroom, a little toilet paper, the bathroom is discusting, blood on the wall, shower is just nasty as nasty can be. I had a bottle of bleach in my truck and started cleaning. I USED THAT WHOLE BOTTLE ON THIS BATHROOM, and a little of it to wipe down the walls around the bed, the lamp, the counters, the desk and the T.V. and I wiped out the fridge. I did all those things to be safe since the bathroom was so bad. I called the front desk, which by the way, you dont dial 0, you have to dial the entire phone number. I just used my cell phone.
I asked for new towels, since I used hers for some cleaning, and I only had 2 towels to begin with, no wash cloths, and 1 hand towel. She said for the towels I have to bring them to her to wash, and she would have to go to the dollar store for the others.
I went to her apartment, and when I knocked on the door I got this woof smell, of, nasty animal fecus, (think thats how its spelled) and urin from animals. She gave me half a roll of t.p. which I believe was from her bathroom, and I asked her if she had pets. She has, 4 dogs, 2 turtles, 3 cats, and 3 birds, and 4 rabbits in that small little apartment place. WOW. thats why it stinks. To many pets for someone that cant even clean a motel room or walk that far. Ya, real bright huh.
I told her not to go to the dollar store. (I kinda felt bad for her and I didnt want to ask for a refund of any kind). I went to the dollar store, bought t.p. more bleach, caulking, and some snacks. Within three days I never heard from her about those towels though. Im glad I had a bag of bathroom stuff packed. Ive done allot of traveling and know to pack things if needed or in emergency. Ya never no.
Well, I had that room nice and clean, I caulked the bathroom, and I fixed the fridge. Ya, I had allot of time on my hands. 3 days worth I was in this room by myself. LOL. Husband was doing a job.
The bathroom had dry rot, mold, and a smell I just can not distinguish. Please do not stay here, for your safety, your kids safety, and for my ease of mind.

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