Channel Islands Vacations from $595

Staff was initially super rude and kept telling me the price I paid on Expedia was wrong. I told them they shouldn’t have that price on Expedia if it was wrong. I had my three small children with me so as soon as this all started happening I was filled with dread and was wondering wth I was going to do. Required a cash deposit. Whatever. Property was super dirty. People drinking in the parking lot. Again whatever. Surprisingly the ac and shower worked and we didn’t get bed bugs but I was scared, we actually slept despite what sounded like a party next door. Next time I will read reviews before booking something this cheap. The next day when I checked out they checked the room and actually returned my deposit which was a big surprise. And they were actually quite nice. I guess it’s hard to work at hotels and deal with crazy people all the time. I would stay again for the price but was not very comfortable.

The hotel is very cozy and atmospheric. The restaurant is lovely with good food. The restaurant is closed on Tuesday and good restaurants in the downtown are limited. There's not much to do in the town but Ventura and Ojai are both 15 miles away and make great day trips.