2/10 Terrible
Samantha
Travelled with group
14 Feb 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Safety and Cleanliness Concerns, Did Not Stay.
We arrived at The Shady Lady with plans to stay one night but ultimately did not stay due to safety and cleanliness concerns.
At check-in, the proprietor appeared intoxicated and accidentally fell onto our backpack on the bed and into me, resulting in unwanted physical contact that the proprietor played off as a hug. While it may not have been intentional, it made us feel very uncomfortable and unsafe.
We were not provided with keys or a door code, and when we requested them we were told it was unnecessary, which was a major safety concern.
The room itself was not as advertised. It was significantly smaller than pictured and described with nowhere to place our luggage which was 1 bag each. The main light did not work and appeared to contain bugs, only one bedside lamp functioned, and the room smelled strongly of pets. The bathroom showed heavy calcium buildup, a visible hole in the wall, and towels that were discolored despite being described as white.
The proprietor also seemed upset that we planned to leave early the next morning to catch the sunrise at a nearby national park, which added to the uncomfortable atmosphere.
Because we did not feel safe, we left shortly after arrival and did not stay the night, instead driving back to Beatty to stay elsewhere. This may be a better fit for travelers with a high tolerance for rustic conditions and informal hosting, but for us it did not meet basic expectations for safety, clean
Samantha
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
