Can someone recomend motels in Live Oak? Any ones to stay away from?
Since motels are not cave diving related, it isn't against Rule #6 :-)
However, don't even mention anyplace that caters to cave divers, that would be against rule #6.
Forrest
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Can someone recomend motels in Live Oak? Any ones to stay away from?
Since motels are not cave diving related, it isn't against Rule #6 :-)
However, don't even mention anyplace that caters to cave divers, that would be against rule #6.
Forrest
I would only recomend the motels that bank 32. Other than them, aren't they all pretty much the same... a pair of beds, a bible and a coffee pot :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
Nope. I found it was better just to go to Lake City and take the back roads into Luraville, High Springs, Suwannee River stuff depending on your destination that day. Motel 6 is okay, family oriented on the pool-side and priced right @$45. There are four chain motels in Live Oak near I-10. One is a newer Holiday something or other - you can find it on line - and too rich for my blood at ~$90/night. Of the other's (I forget the names) one is over-priced @$70/night. The other is slightly less expensive@$65 but also EVERYTIME I stayed there were suspicious looking men on cell phones - outside - while 'someone' was inside. It was looking too 'business-like'. There is a fourth nearby that looks 1/2 abandoned and it was too scary to stay in and I'm not easily intimidated. At the very least my gear would've been stolen.
I do know that there is an older couple that rents out a cottage near Live Oak which I drove by once and it looked nice. They do not necessarily cater to divers but are (coincidentally) members of the diving community. I can never remember the name. I would give them a shot. TJ or John Mc might remember their names. All the rest that I know about definitely cater to the dive community and as you know are equally fine establishments.
Out of curiosity, why consider motels when there is the option of the other places that do cater to cave divers and you probably would feel better at leaving stuff around (read gear, car keys, whatever...) w/o feeling that it might be stolen or that your personal safety might be an issue?
Dive safe,
Celia
I do go to places that cater to divers. It's just that when I go diving, I usually go for 2-3 days and sometimes would rather pick a 'centralized' location for several cave systems.Quote:
Originally Posted by amphipod06
It all depends upon my diving mood. :-)
Suwannee River park has camping and cabins that can be had very cheap. They are only a year old and within a mile of Cathedral. Also Suwannee River Music Park has camping too and cabins. They are slightly more out of the way but they are on the river. A great place to launch a boat from. Anybody think of organizing another spring canoe trip? There are some great river caves in that area. Cindy :D
older couple that rents out a cottage near Live Oak
We feel young
They do not necessarily cater to divers but are (coincidentally) members of the diving community.
We rent out to only cave divers.
You can look under Resources then Lodging for Live Oak
Penny's Cottage.
Angie,
Thanks for thinking of us,
David & Cynthia Penney
:smt116
I can't find an emoticon of me sticking my foot in my mouth. Will poking myself in the eye suffice?
Angie,
That is not necessary.
Have a great weekend,
David & Cynthia
Live Oak, Florida
I've heard that is a great place to stay. :-DQuote:
Originally Posted by DavidP
Thomas
It is a great place to stay. Too bad the Brown Lantern isn't open on SaturdayQuote:
Originally Posted by diesel128
David and Cynthia's place is first class. I highlly recommend it.
I concur with John. Great people to hang out with and an occassional dive... Good to see both of you again. 8)Quote:
Originally Posted by John L.
I just left the Penney cottage this morning at 7am. Had a great week and a very comfy bed. Lots of great diving too, btw.
Highly recommend it.
Old? I didn't think they were old. Heck they don't look older than me, and I'm not old.........
I know where all the N FL places are that cater to divers. I just need opinions of the Motels in the Live Oak area .... for a convention ... sorta ... ;-)
Motels in Live Oak where I have firsthand experience (and I have laid my head down many a night there over the years - starting with Cave Class):
They are all about the same IMO - typical roadside, no-frills motels - the Best Western Suwanee Valley Inn, the Econolodge and a Holiday Inn Express are about the only ones I have stayed in that town - there used to be PArkers Motel (where there was a Chinese Restaurant) that is now open again and called something else (a little closer to town down 129 from I-10). For a "sorta convention" Holiday Inn Express might be best choice - newest and has more indoor space for meeting. None of them really have any indoor space of any consequence, but I suspect the Holiday Inn Express could produce a small meeting room on inquiry. The others are all 1970s vintage motel style with exterior corridors- the HI Express has interior corridors.
Seems Lake City might be a better choice for any get together- the new Holiday Inn (new meaning within the past 3 yrs. or so) actually has a small atrium inside, with a small bar and plenty of seating, along with meeting rooms, and a small restaurant. Should easily be able to handle a small get together- although there'd be a 20 mile drive or so to Live Oak. Plus, as we all know, Lake City has many more dining options than Live Oak - and there's no Texas Roadhouse in Live Oak!
JB
Okay, you said "sorta" so I guess I'm going to chime in with the cheapest accomodations I can think of.Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
$10/nite per site where you are allowed 2 tents up to eight people...LESS than $1.50 per person/nite. We have electrical outlets for fans or heaters.
Camping is tent ONLY and you have to walk your stuff around the gate but the farthest site is only about 100 yards away and we have a wheelbarrel to assist.
2 pavillions for your errrrr "convention" which are FREE!!! unless you want to reserve them and guarentee their avalability for your group. New grills & picnic tables and a spot for someone to put a tow behind smoker.
And we have a cave!!!!!!
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park (386) 294-3667 :D
Advent Christian Village at Dowling Park, FL
has a Lodge and RV Camping
Has big cottages & other facilities
http://www.acvillage.net/lodging.shtml
They have a small grocery store and restaurant.
David & Cynthia Penney
Forrest,Quote:
Originally Posted by FW
Econolodge was a good stay for me several years back. It is just off the Interstate and has plenty of eateries and fuel nearby.
Good Luck,
Kenny P.
You might try staying at Cindy's Motel in Mayo.... nice little place, $40/night and clean. Nothing fancy, but pretty centrally located. she is pretty anal about wet things in the rooms, but she has drying racks out back. Just another option.
-Matt