Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in North Tamborine, within a 10-minute walk of Tamborine National Park and Tamborine National Park Joalah Section. It is approximately 14 miles from Warner Bros. Movie World and 16 miles from Dreamworld.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs and rollaway beds are available for an additional fee of AUD 30.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Tall Trees Motel Mountain Retreat in North Tamborine

Average nightly price at Tall Trees Motel Mountain Retreat by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$111
February	US$114
March	US$109
April	US$109
May	US$114
June	US$120
July	US$115
August	US$118
September	US$122
October	US$112
November	US$131
December	US$111

What guests think

At Tall Trees Motel Mountain Retreat, travellers describe an older, no frills motel with friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms for the price, but recurring damp odours and dated fittings are mentioned alongside the otherwise good value, straightforward stay.

Many praise the location opposite or near Curtis Falls and close to cafes, shops and Gallery Walk, noting it is generally quiet at night. Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with easy phone based check in, though a few guests struggled to reach staff late or disliked the lack of on site reception. Rooms are basic motel style; size ranges from very small to spacious family units, and several guests found them quiet and warm, though a few noted maintenance niggles and dated decor. Expect a straightforward base close to the mountain walks.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and older style. Parking is generally easy (including help with caravan parking), though a few guests could not park directly outside their room and some noted poor outdoor lighting.

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Rach

24 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place was convenient for our needs but the room was dated and smelt.of mould and bleach. I became sick from breathing this in al night. The water is dependant on all other rooms so when the neighbours turned on the tap I got straight hot water in the shower and burnt my back. Not to mention that the next room were drunk and arguing till after midnight but this is not the facilities fault.. Sadly not a very nice stay.

8

Heather

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had no outside light on the veranda

10

Lynette

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was most affordable and everything you needed to have a beautiful night’s stay... and location to walks great ... motel had beautiful HOT shower which I was grateful thank you

10

Christine

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient central position - everything recently updated and in good condition. Easy parking outside the door.

6

Lorraine

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for the location. It is basic with painted brick walls and is a little dated. We couldn’t get the outside light to work so was very dark to get to the car down the slope. Inside the kettle was black so would suggest replacing. It was clean and bed was comfortable. providing cereal and milk was a nice touch.

10

John

22 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in the large family room which catered for a family of 5 with a King bed, 3 singles, table and chairs and a lounge with a fireplace. The bathroom was huge and there was a well equipped kitchenette. Very comfortable stay and thanks for the chocolates - just a lovely gesture.

10

Gavin

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quant old style, no fuss motel in the rainforest.

8

John

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unable to park directly outside room

10

Alexandra

4 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Tall trees is an excellent motel especially for the price. Check in was easy, the room was very clean and the beds very comfortable. Forest Cafe is a short walk down the road and has lovely breakfasts. Also lovely gardens to sit in and eat.

8

Warren

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good Service & friendly ! Help with Caravan Parking as well !

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean and tidy with nice touches, but recurring reports mention damp or mouldy smells, occasional bathroom or carpet issues, and areas needing a deeper clean.

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Stephanie

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We felt the room could do with a thorough clean; the light fittings, skirting boards etc,... Check-in was by phone and we lost reception part-way through the call so fortunately had the code for the key safe. It was comfortable enough and there were some nice touches with breakfast items in the room and chocolates on the beds. Good location - we were able to walk to Gallery Walk and the Falls.

10

David

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot with a cafe only a short walk away. While the road is busy, the room was quiet and it was a great location for doing things around the mountain (we were there for a wedding). Typical motel style accommodation, nice and clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Room was warm inside despite it being very cold outside (it was winter).

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Sarah

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was damp and smelt so bad we couldn't stay, we ended up leaving early and did not stay the night as it was making us feel ill. There was minimal contact with staff over the phone. A very disappointing visit. Cutting our stay at mt tamborine and missing out on things booked for the following day.

4

Hibah Salman

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The views were gorgeous! The bathroom wasn't clean and for some reason the fly screen wouldn't close all the way and so plenty of insects were coming and going making the experience less desirable. However, it is a motel so it was what I was expecting/

4

Lachlan

19 Feb 2024

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Room stank of mildew and damp had a damp rid container in room but hadn’t helped. Great location but and friendly staff but other than that not great.

8

Merle

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Helpful staff.

6

Tracy

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, its very average. It was very clean but there was a smell of damp which wasn't pleasant, especially when trying to sleep. Although it was very well stocked with a bar fridge, toaster kettle, cereals & milk, everything is just very tired. Sadly, would not stay here again.

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Cody

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The surrounding area is beautiful but the dark, damp and smell of mold/stale really put us off on this stay. Thankfully it was just one night.

10

Lisa

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the Mt Tamborine area. Walked across the road to the Curtis Falls bush walk and very closely located to a handful of shops for sweet treats. Was greeted by the hosts on arrival and received instructions for an easy check out. The room was dated but clean and well appointed (with tea & coffee making facilities as well as some breakfast cereal options). A very short drive to Gallery Walk where you are spoilt for choice of eateries. Wish we'd had more time to explore the local area as the Gallery walk looked like it had some cute little shops.

8

Lisa

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Checking in and out was very easy. Property is in a great location and very quiet at night. It is an older style property and that shows in some areas. Very good value for money. Nice soft towels and good water pressure hot shower. We didn’t use the a c but it was there if needed. The Milky Way chocolates were a lovely addition .

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Rooms

Rooms are older, basic motel style; comfort is generally good, but size ranges from very small to spacious family units. Several found them quiet and warm, while others noted dated decor and minor maintenance issues.

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Judy

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The garden was lovely. The lady that owned or managed was very nice. The bedroom was very cramped. I wouldn’t stay there again if we had the same room.

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Rodney

2 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very small and overpriced. Apparently there was an accident in the room the night before and the carpet needed to be cleaned the carpets were wet and the room smelt like a toilet Never again

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David

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot with a cafe only a short walk away. While the road is busy, the room was quiet and it was a great location for doing things around the mountain (we were there for a wedding). Typical motel style accommodation, nice and clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Room was warm inside despite it being very cold outside (it was winter).

8

Kathy

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of road noise. Room smelt very mouldy and musty. Is very poorly kept.

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Peter

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dated but comfortable in keeping with a 3 star motel.

10

John

22 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in the large family room which catered for a family of 5 with a King bed, 3 singles, table and chairs and a lounge with a fireplace. The bathroom was huge and there was a well equipped kitchenette. Very comfortable stay and thanks for the chocolates - just a lovely gesture.

10

Jenny

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is older and not very modern, but the staff were extremely friendly. The hotel was easy to find and conveniently located close to the event we were attending.

4

Hilary

24 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was the smallest room I have ever stayed in! We could hardly move around the bed! It was clean, but the bedroom & bathroom were too small to be comfortable.

10

Alexandra

4 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Tall trees is an excellent motel especially for the price. Check in was easy, the room was very clean and the beds very comfortable. Forest Cafe is a short walk down the road and has lovely breakfasts. Also lovely gardens to sit in and eat.

10

Brian

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, large room, good for families.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, and phone based check in was easy for many. Some had trouble contacting staff late, encountered contactless check in confusion, or were unhappy about an early check in fee.

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David

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot with a cafe only a short walk away. While the road is busy, the room was quiet and it was a great location for doing things around the mountain (we were there for a wedding). Typical motel style accommodation, nice and clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Room was warm inside despite it being very cold outside (it was winter).

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Steven

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly, great location, it’s not a 5 star motel but for the price you pay it’s very tidy & clean, the location is perfect, the staff friendly & helpful. I’ll be staying here again for a quick getaway.

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Damien

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrivée en mode « sans contact » mais non indiqué au moment de la réservation. Arrive sur place, il fallait téléphoner à un numéro et nous n’avions pas de téléphone fonctionnel… heureusement d’autres clients sont arrivés en même temps et ont pu nous dépanner. Sinon l’endroit est agréable, la chambre un peu petite pour 4, mais un petit déjeuner gratuit nous attendait ce qui a été très appréciable!

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David

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy checkin. Arrived and called manager. Room eas clean and convenient to all local attractions.

8

Merle

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Helpful staff.

10

Andrew

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No onsite reception so you call up for access code to room. My call was answered promptly.

6

Wayne

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had asked for early check in and noted no reference to this so phoned to be told it would cost $20 extra, was not happy about this but agreed only to be told couldn’t guarantee and we would get text if they could do anything we had a wedding to go to so had to make alternative arrangements.on checkin lady at counter was friendly.

8

Warren

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good Service & friendly ! Help with Caravan Parking as well !

8

Pak Ching Romeo

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient, easy to reach but difficult to find a staff if arrived late.

8

Lisa

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Checking in and out was very easy. Property is in a great location and very quiet at night. It is an older style property and that shows in some areas. Very good value for money. Nice soft towels and good water pressure hot shower. We didn’t use the a c but it was there if needed. The Milky Way chocolates were a lovely addition .

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Location

Regularly praised location near Curtis Falls and national park, with cafes, shops and Gallery Walk close by; generally quiet at night and convenient for exploring. A few noted the busy road.

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Fiona

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food amenities were very thoughtful - made our stay easy. So close to the national park - access right across the road

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Shadi

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, walking distance to the food options and attractions

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David

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot with a cafe only a short walk away. While the road is busy, the room was quiet and it was a great location for doing things around the mountain (we were there for a wedding). Typical motel style accommodation, nice and clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Room was warm inside despite it being very cold outside (it was winter).

8

Gary

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location

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Narelle

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well positioned to Curtis Falls and central to other attractions. Clean, functional and comfortable.

8

Gary

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Great location convenient to walking tracks, and local shops.

10

Vanessa

23 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The accommodation was in a great area.. short driving distance to most stuff. Lovely staff - friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.

10

Lalita

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location

8

Claire

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet lovely location.

10

Lisa

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the Mt Tamborine area. Walked across the road to the Curtis Falls bush walk and very closely located to a handful of shops for sweet treats. Was greeted by the hosts on arrival and received instructions for an easy check out. The room was dated but clean and well appointed (with tea & coffee making facilities as well as some breakfast cereal options). A very short drive to Gallery Walk where you are spoilt for choice of eateries. Wish we'd had more time to explore the local area as the Gallery walk looked like it had some cute little shops.

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Dining

Guests appreciated in room breakfast items like cereal and milk, plus small chocolates. Nearby cafes and eateries on Gallery Walk offer additional options.

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Fiona

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food amenities were very thoughtful - made our stay easy. So close to the national park - access right across the road

6

Stephanie

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We felt the room could do with a thorough clean; the light fittings, skirting boards etc,... Check-in was by phone and we lost reception part-way through the call so fortunately had the code for the key safe. It was comfortable enough and there were some nice touches with breakfast items in the room and chocolates on the beds. Good location - we were able to walk to Gallery Walk and the Falls.

8

Enija

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, lovely kitchenet, quiet

10

Caroline

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Appreciated flexibility with access. Wonderful surprise to have breakfast supplied. Fabulous stay

6

Lorraine

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for the location. It is basic with painted brick walls and is a little dated. We couldn’t get the outside light to work so was very dark to get to the car down the slope. Inside the kettle was black so would suggest replacing. It was clean and bed was comfortable. providing cereal and milk was a nice touch.

8

Don

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodated our request for earlier check in and breakfast cereal and milk was a welcome surprise.

10

Alexandra

4 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Tall trees is an excellent motel especially for the price. Check in was easy, the room was very clean and the beds very comfortable. Forest Cafe is a short walk down the road and has lovely breakfasts. Also lovely gardens to sit in and eat.

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Gary

7 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A clean, tidy, pleasant and convenient place to stay while on "the Mountain". Friendly and helpful owner. Each bed had personal toiletries with a chocolate. Breakfast cereals and milk was also supplied along with the usual tea and coffee.

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Lisa

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the Mt Tamborine area. Walked across the road to the Curtis Falls bush walk and very closely located to a handful of shops for sweet treats. Was greeted by the hosts on arrival and received instructions for an easy check out. The room was dated but clean and well appointed (with tea & coffee making facilities as well as some breakfast cereal options). A very short drive to Gallery Walk where you are spoilt for choice of eateries. Wish we'd had more time to explore the local area as the Gallery walk looked like it had some cute little shops.

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Lisa

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Checking in and out was very easy. Property is in a great location and very quiet at night. It is an older style property and that shows in some areas. Very good value for money. Nice soft towels and good water pressure hot shower. We didn’t use the a c but it was there if needed. The Milky Way chocolates were a lovely addition .

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8 $129	9 $93	10 $121	11 $96	12 $99	13 $125	14
15 $122	16 $101	17 $99	18 $100	19 $99	20 $154	21
22 $136	23 $105	24 $99	25 $100	26 $100	27 $130	28
29 $131	30 $99

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		1 $100	2 $100	3 $99	4 $184	5
6 $120	7 $107	8 $109	9 $110	10 $123	11 $126	12
13 $101	14 $104	15 $101	16 $93	17 $104	18 $104	19 $101
20 $96	21 $133	22	23 $101	24 $113	25 $126	26
27 $102	28 $107	29 $107	30 $107	31 $107

Tall Trees Motel Mountain Retreat

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