Now I am no picky guy by any stretch of the imagination, but I am pretty sure my tent would have been a much better option than the Sands Motel. For those of you who, like me, shrug off and disregard reviews of travelers that you think are just too high-class and picky, be wary of doing the same for this review.

After the live-in owner (I assume) came to the front window that made me look like I was trying to buy a subway ticket and told me the comparatively low price of about $50 for his rooms, I agreed to stay. Before he ran my credit card, though, I asked if he had a non-smoking room. He said no. I told him (truthfully) that my wife has lung problems and that we really need a non-smoking room. He said they don't have any. So I asked for my credit card back and said nevermind then. By pure coincidence the memory suddenly dawned upon him that, in fact, he does have a non-smoking room! Whaddayaknow? I cocked my head and narrowed my eyes in suspicion, so he gave me the room... more