Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, including options for RVs, buses, and trucks. The parking is uncovered and wheelchair accessible.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is included for guests.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms with a pet fee of USD 35 per pet, per night. A pet deposit of USD 100 per stay is also required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features wheelchair access, a wheelchair-accessible registration desk, and designated parking. There is also a well-lit path to the entrance.

Where is the property located in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located in Pine River, approximately 19 miles from Gull Lake and 22.8 miles from Brainerd International Raceway. Nearby attractions include Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway (1.1 miles) and Norway Lake (1.9 miles).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Pine River Inn

What guests think

At Pine River Inn, reviews are mixed, with many citing budget pricing and basic, outdated rooms, while others report significant cleanliness and maintenance problems including dirty spaces, broken fixtures, heating or hot-water issues, and occasional security or access concerns.

Several guests highlight friendly, accommodating front-desk service, though others describe slow or disorganized check-in and inconsistent responsiveness. Breakfast, when offered, is minimal, and some guests say it was unavailable despite being listed. The location is easy to find near the highway and handy for the Paul Bunyan Trail and local riding. Expect a no-frills stay with variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Amenities are limited, with several guests noting no extras; parking is convenient for bikes and trailers. A few mention issues like a broken vending machine and door-lock repairs requiring staff assistance.

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Penelope

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a nice stay at The Pine Inn in Pine River. The accommodations were nice but I had hoped that they could have had a fridge in the room. The employees were very nice. I would stay there again if need be.

6

Tammy

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 19,340 nights

Free breakfast was listed on the Expedia site but the staff at the motel said they haven't offered breakfast for several years. The facility was getting their door lock system repaired or replaced. We were not issued keys and told to ask the front desk staff to unlock our door if we left and needed reentry. The door lock plunger was actually taped down so the door couldn't latch. We could use the deadbolt while in the room but when we left, the room was not able to be locked. Fortunately, Pine River is a small, safe community so we didn't have any issues.

10

Amy

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay. Nancy at the front desk was awesome and friendly people staying here. Was able to park my bike right outside the room. Bad storm last night, but I didn't hear a thing and slept great!

6

Cheryl

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is very basic. It offers no amenities. It needs quite a bit of maintenance and TLC but it is clean and the bed was comfortable. We needed a place to stay because we were in town for a wedding and didn’t want to make the 2+ hour trip home afterwards.

10

Ruth

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great parking area for our ATV trailers.

8

Tony

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a thrifty motel. No extras here. Price is very fair and the staff was friendly and helpful. We knew what we signed up for. It is directly across the street from the Paul Bunyan Trail and we stayed at different places along the way to ride as much of it as we could. Try the DamSite restaurant just up the road in downtown Pine River. We would stay here again.

10

William

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay. Room was clean, service was friendly and price was reasonable. Many ATV/UTV riders stayed for morning ride at nearby Spider Lake State trails.

10

Kathryn

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nancy’s checking in and help with other needs were very caring and helpful. The soda vending machine didn’t work.

8

Star

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was the only hotel in the area. It’s old, and about as comfortable as it can get i suppose. We missed breakfast by 1 minute. The kids were tired and hungry. There was a group of men hanging out in the patio area drinking and laughing, which was sort of intimidating to us, and didnt make us feel any safer at check in.

8

Glenna

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was as bare bones as any I’ve ever stayed in. Amenities sorely lacking. However, the check in woman was amazing. Nancy was friendly, courteous and helpful. Plus it seemed she was a one-woman show. REMARKABLE

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple reviews cite dirty rooms, strong odors, mold, or pests, while others report clean accommodations.

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Randy

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room

4

Peggy

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were cold and still dirty, the bathtub floor was gross! No hot water for showering! Smelled damp!

2

Brenda

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was like the Bates Motels, it smelled in lobby and in room.

2

Jennifer

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Desk clerk not friendly. The hotel loooked ill kept. The bathroom window was broke and no lock. The room smelled like cat pee.

2

Tony

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was close to where I needed to be. Other than that it was not clean. There were socks from previous people under the bed. Screens broken, on the windows, and dirty and dusty most places. The supplied breakfast was bagged bread. The person who was at the hotel was nice, it just wasn't clean or kept up.

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Kurt

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nasty stinky and not clean at all!

2

Ilene

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not clean, bathroom was dirty and shower curtain was horrible!

4

Bernadette

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Woke up with bed bug bites. Would never stay there again. Staff was friendly though. Bathroom light fixture had bulb cover sitting on ledge my husband put the cover on the light fixture no tissue in the box that was provided by the inn.

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James

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not ready. Gave us keys to a room that was open and bed sheets on the floor. Room we got had no fridge One bed boxspring looked like a crime scene happened on it, Blood or fecal stained on it. Bathroom was dirty

4

Ilya Vladimirovich

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was nice. Property was smelly.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and very basic, with several maintenance and comfort issues reported (heater odors, slow drains, TV resets, gaps at doors, and minimal in-room amenities). Some guests found the beds comfortable.

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Robert

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is older and shows its age.

8

Beverly

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Right off the main road so easy to find. Easy check in and friendly staff. It was a comfortable stay although heaters could use some updating. I wanted to warm up the room a bit so I turned on the heater. It made such a strong odor I had to turn it off and open a window.

6

Laura

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Motel desperately needs updating. Thread bare sheets. Steps to upstairs needs fixing. Nice room, considering. Friendly staff. Front door needs fixing as it was hard to open and close.

6

Cheryl

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is very basic. It offers no amenities. It needs quite a bit of maintenance and TLC but it is clean and the bed was comfortable. We needed a place to stay because we were in town for a wedding and didn’t want to make the 2+ hour trip home afterwards.

6

Dylan

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is older and does not have much updated. The bathroom window panel was broken. The furniture was old. The tv had to reset every time we turned it on. They charged 35$ extra to have a dog per night which was higher then others. It did have a hair dryer and microwave and coffee maker. It was quiet too.

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Teresa

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There were some very loud guests, tv and some lights didn’t work. The microwave was very dirty with leftover food crumbs in it. Key cards randomly stopped working. The beds were comfortable. It’s just a place to sleep with earplugs.

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Rochelle

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had quite a few bugs in the room. In the morning I was able to see there was a large gap at the bottom of the door - no seal. The drain in the shower was extremely slow, left us showering in standing water. And the curtains were so long they covered the A/C so it couldn't efficiently cool the room.

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Julie

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was comfortable.

6

Chelsea

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Old and outdated but clean and cheap. It worked.

8

Glenna

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was as bare bones as any I’ve ever stayed in. Amenities sorely lacking. However, the check in woman was amazing. Nancy was friendly, courteous and helpful. Plus it seemed she was a one-woman show. REMARKABLE

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Service

Service is often friendly and helpful, with many mentioning Nancy, yet some guests experienced slow or disorganized check-in, billing confusion, or difficulty getting supplies.

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Gaylen

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was good. The room isn't anything special, but it was an affordable option to the resorts in the area, and we just needed a place to sleep at the end of the day. Nancy was fantastic as a hostess, and she was eager to assist with our requests. The continental breakfast is spartan, but we weren't counting on it for our morning meal anyway. It was a small room, but it was clean and comfortable.

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Karl

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk couldn’t find my name when I was checking in. They charged me an additional $5.71 for local taxes which they could not explain when I asked for clarification. Breakfast was a joke. Some day old rolls and lousy coffee. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy or a homeless person!

10

Laura

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nancy is to sweet and accommodating. I had to check in late and she was so kind. The room was very clean and actually very quiet. It's convenient to the places I need to go to.

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Chris

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We left the property after 1 night. The first room we were assigned the door was open, the power didn't work, and the door could be pushed open. The second room did not have any water pressure because there was a water leak behind the wall leaking into a different room. We had to stay there as it was late and it was the only place for many miles. The service was poor and the clerk had to continuously call the general manager on speaker phone. I am still trying to get my money back.

10

William

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff. Clean room. Hot shower. Comfortable bed. Hot coffee and a simple breakfast.

10

Torenzo

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nancy was very helpful and made sure that our stay was a good one, I had several questions and she answered them without hesitation, she even made sure that I came back to get my cell that I had left behind in the room, she makes this place run smoothly!!

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Karen

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was no one there when I came to check in. The office was locked and not a person in sight. No one answered the little speaker box on the door until about 15 min went by. By 20 minutes the staff showed up by car. There was a musty odor in the room.

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Kimberly

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our reservation was secured with a credit card. Yet when we checked in at approximately 9:00pm they couldnt find a payment from Expedia. Although i called prior to confirm. Sheets were paper thin. No bedding blanket, only the bedspread (which we never use) normally it is removed. All rooms were booked in area of Baxter, Nisswa or we would of left immediately. P People were out drinking by garbage and a table. We just left. No dispute, just said it was unclean too dirty. Cost was $300.00 and stayed 1 night. We have family in the area.

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Daniel

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just a short stop in Pine River for a sleep before heading further north. The Pine River Inn is conveniently located, well priced, very clean, and served the purpose well. The property is under new ownership and the management is terrific....so friendly, so accommodating, and they LOVE small dogs. If you're up that way and need a place to lay your head, I'd highly recommend giving the Pine River Inn a try.

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Leah

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were riding the Paul Bunyan Trail when a thunderstorm came rolling in. This was a decent place to spend the night. The front office person was friendly and helpful.

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Location

Convenient off the main road and across from the Paul Bunyan Trail; easy to find and generally quiet.

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Penelope

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a nice stay at The Pine Inn in Pine River. The accommodations were nice but I had hoped that they could have had a fridge in the room. The employees were very nice. I would stay there again if need be.

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Beverly

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Right off the main road so easy to find. Easy check in and friendly staff. It was a comfortable stay although heaters could use some updating. I wanted to warm up the room a bit so I turned on the heater. It made such a strong odor I had to turn it off and open a window.

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Thomas

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was reasonably priced. At a fairly quieth location.

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Antwoin

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

its a little dated for the inside but being right on the highway was very quiet the lady at the front desk was very sweet if i travel this far north again will definetly stay here.

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Paul

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

8

Jean

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. Eggs and yogurt available for breakfast woukd be a nice choice pver all the carbs.

8

Tony

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a thrifty motel. No extras here. Price is very fair and the staff was friendly and helpful. We knew what we signed up for. It is directly across the street from the Paul Bunyan Trail and we stayed at different places along the way to ride as much of it as we could. Try the DamSite restaurant just up the road in downtown Pine River. We would stay here again.

10

William

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay. Room was clean, service was friendly and price was reasonable. Many ATV/UTV riders stayed for morning ride at nearby Spider Lake State trails.

10

Chia

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in clerk was Super Nice and Friendly. We also needed a room with a microwave and she switched us right away with no hassle. You get what you pay for. Nothing fancy and the place is dated, but if you're just looking for a clean comfy place to sleep with a nice hot shower with good water pressure...this is it. Quiet and convenient location also a plus!

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Daniel

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just a short stop in Pine River for a sleep before heading further north. The Pine River Inn is conveniently located, well priced, very clean, and served the purpose well. The property is under new ownership and the management is terrific....so friendly, so accommodating, and they LOVE small dogs. If you're up that way and need a place to lay your head, I'd highly recommend giving the Pine River Inn a try.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited and sometimes unavailable despite listings; others mention a simple continental setup.

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Tammy

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 19,340 nights

Free breakfast was listed on the Expedia site but the staff at the motel said they haven't offered breakfast for several years. The facility was getting their door lock system repaired or replaced. We were not issued keys and told to ask the front desk staff to unlock our door if we left and needed reentry. The door lock plunger was actually taped down so the door couldn't latch. We could use the deadbolt while in the room but when we left, the room was not able to be locked. Fortunately, Pine River is a small, safe community so we didn't have any issues.

8

Gaylen

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was good. The room isn't anything special, but it was an affordable option to the resorts in the area, and we just needed a place to sleep at the end of the day. Nancy was fantastic as a hostess, and she was eager to assist with our requests. The continental breakfast is spartan, but we weren't counting on it for our morning meal anyway. It was a small room, but it was clean and comfortable.

6

Karl

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk couldn’t find my name when I was checking in. They charged me an additional $5.71 for local taxes which they could not explain when I asked for clarification. Breakfast was a joke. Some day old rolls and lousy coffee. I would not recommend this to my worst enemy or a homeless person!

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Bruce

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a great place to stay. I did not find many choices in this area. Any thing is better than nothing. I do not think the breakfast is even a breakfast. Better take your own.

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Rhonda

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The price was in my range,with a free continental breakfast.

8

Jean

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. Eggs and yogurt available for breakfast woukd be a nice choice pver all the carbs.

2

Tony

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was close to where I needed to be. Other than that it was not clean. There were socks from previous people under the bed. Screens broken, on the windows, and dirty and dusty most places. The supplied breakfast was bagged bread. The person who was at the hotel was nice, it just wasn't clean or kept up.

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William

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cold ac. Hot shower, clean room, coffee pot works, good bed, very nice people. Normal breakfast.

10

William

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff. Clean room. Hot shower. Comfortable bed. Hot coffee and a simple breakfast.

10

Larry

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is amazing and the room was priced fairly but NO BREAKFAST at all and not in close walking distance

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Pine River Inn

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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