Is parking available at the property?

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

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. 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 nearby attractions?

The property is located in McLean, Texas, approximately 21.4 miles from U-Drop Inn and 22.5 miles from Elmore Park. Other nearby attractions include Shamrock Country Club (23.2 miles) and Mobeetie Jail Museum (29.3 miles).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 4 children aged 18 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds. Guests are encouraged to inquire directly for specific needs.

Cactus Inn

What guests think

Cactus Inn is a vintage Route 66 stop where guests highlight clean, spacious, uniquely decorated rooms and friendly, accommodating owners, a quiet setting off I‑40, and a nearby steakhouse, with occasional drawbacks like slow Wi‑Fi and minor maintenance lapses.

The exterior and some fittings feel older, but most rooms are well kept and comfortable. Service is often kind and accommodating, though a few guests encountered unstaffed or delayed check‑in. Expect a quiet, budget‑friendly overnight stop with retro charm.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with appreciated parking (including wide or truck-friendly spaces) but no on-site ice machine or vending.

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Phyllis

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What you would expect for a retro style motel where you can park in front of your room! Very nice, would definitely stay again!

10

Rich

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just what we were looking for. A clean place to say for the night while traveling. One thing they have that every motel/hotel should have is the extra wide wide parking spaces! Makes loading and unloading much easier and we not fear that someone is going to bang your door in the parking lot.

10

Brian

Jan 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent motel for the price, very cozy, comfortable, nice inside and out. TRUCK PARKING AVALIBLE

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Thomas

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its July and real feel 100bdeg. Wind is blowing 30-40 mph gusts. NO ice machine on premises. No vending. Office may not be staffed during day. Key in envelope, with your name on it, in mailbox by front door. Route 66 decor.

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Mary

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy roadside Hotel. Far enough off hwy 40 so it’s very quiet. Hotel staff was super accommodating and friendly. Very cute, and Super clean. Nice bed and clean thick towels. Would definitely recommend. I work in the tv/film business and this is the exact kind of place that would be chosen for a movie set highway hotel.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews say rooms and bathrooms are very clean, with many calling them spotless. A few report serious lapses like a filthy shower, pet odors, or missed debris.

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Tawane

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a fabulous place! Everything was perfect. Clean and spacious.

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Tony

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The tub/shower was filthy. A trickle of water in the shower. My husband had to overhaul the toilet to get it to flush. Dog food all over the floor. We don't have pets. When we got to the motel lobby was locked had to wait 20 minutes for anyone to get there to check us in

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Robert

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old style roadside motel. Room and bathroom were clean. Shower stall only, no tub. Large fridge with separate freezer. A/c worked well. T V was Roku .

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linda

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty ripped carpet. Smelled terrible of animals urine

8

Lenora

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older route 66 motel. Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff.

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Lake

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous motel. Super clean, large rooms. Highly recommended staying here.

10

Eileen

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very reasonable price for a very very clean room!

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Corinne

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good value, clean and comfortable.

10

Erik

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older motel that doesn't look like much from the outside, but my room was nice and clean, it was decorated quaintly, everything worked like it was supposed to, and I slept well. I'd highly recommend staying here if you're looking for an inexpensive place to spend the night while driving across the Panhandle.

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Lisa

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and feature retro Route 66 decor, with many noting comfortable stays. Downsides include very slow Wi‑Fi and, in a few cases, noise, insulation, or bed-quality issues.

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James

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very slow wifi. Roku tv in rm worked off wifi, so intermittent.

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Lawrence

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed terrible

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Catharine

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Route 66 Vintage Property. We could tell they had Fun decorating the room! The Room we stayed in was extra spacious. We enjoyed the microwave popcorn too! Thanks for a pleasant stay!

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Kiki

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place was great...for a good nights sleep..if you need fast wifi this isnt the best...quiet, rustic.

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Katherine

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This icon motel along Route 66 has been nicely remodeled with rooms decorated in good taste with a vanity dresser/ mirror. Room 12, the Marilyn Monroe, has a King bed, retro style microwave, wide range of shows on TV, coffee maker, Mr. Heater and refrig. It is located far enough off I40 to give you peace at night yet easy off and on access back to travel

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Cyndi

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was the best we've had on the entire time on Route 66. It was a lovely kitchenette with very nice art prints on the wall, by Renoir, deGas and Picasso. We sat outside on the chairs that every room had and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

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RHONDA

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was quite large. The bed was comfortable. I thought it was well-decorated. I have no complaints.

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Steven

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very skeptical about the place when booking, but honestly turned out way better than anticipated! Place was clean, amenities were great and the staff was nice. Check in was easy and the room, two bedroom, was very spacious! It had a western theme to it, which we loved and overall was totally worth it. Would definitely recommend staying here if you need to stop somewhere through the tip of texas!

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Beth

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was poorly insulated which made it noisy. The back wall was freezing to the touch. The bed and bedding were low quality and the facility itself was run down. To e internet was very slow On the plus side, it was clean and the staff was efficient and kind.

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Albert

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best hotel I stayed at on my cross country trip. Every room was themed as a different state in Route 66 and the staff was amazing and kind.

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently praised as friendly, courteous, and accommodating, and check-in is often easy. A few guests experienced an unstaffed office or brief waits.

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Shane

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have now stayed at Cactus Inn twice and have enjoyed both our stays! Each room is unique and decorated for Route 66. On our first stay, my daughter left her large fuzzy blanket and they willingly held it for us (and washed it) until we stayed again a month later. The staff is kind and exceptional!

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Tony

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The tub/shower was filthy. A trickle of water in the shower. My husband had to overhaul the toilet to get it to flush. Dog food all over the floor. We don't have pets. When we got to the motel lobby was locked had to wait 20 minutes for anyone to get there to check us in

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Jean

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very courteous and helpful.

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Lori

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this around 11pm because of bad weather. The staff was welcoming, accommodating and very friendly. Although old, this family owned inn was a nice place to stay

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donna

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super cute hotel. Our room was “New Mexico” for Route 66. Would stay again if In the area. Two ladies who run the hotel are very nice and helpful.

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Simon

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great property, the rooms are beautiful and the owners are wonderful, a must stay

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Steven

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very skeptical about the place when booking, but honestly turned out way better than anticipated! Place was clean, amenities were great and the staff was nice. Check in was easy and the room, two bedroom, was very spacious! It had a western theme to it, which we loved and overall was totally worth it. Would definitely recommend staying here if you need to stop somewhere through the tip of texas!

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Mary

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy roadside Hotel. Far enough off hwy 40 so it’s very quiet. Hotel staff was super accommodating and friendly. Very cute, and Super clean. Nice bed and clean thick towels. Would definitely recommend. I work in the tv/film business and this is the exact kind of place that would be chosen for a movie set highway hotel.

10

Doris Martina

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was amazing. All new, clean and stylish. Bottled water for convenience. The lady who runs the place was very helpful and we also had a nice chat. I would absolutely recommend to stay there.

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Lisa

Feb 3, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable and the staff was very friendly.

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Location

Quiet spot off I‑40 on Historic Route 66, convenient for road-trippers. Dining options in town are limited, though a good steakhouse is next door or a short walk, and Route 66 museums in McLean are nearby.

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Rhonda

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were "underwhelmed" when we got our first glimpse of the Cactus Inn. The exterior is not impressive, but our room was very clean and comfortable. It had a refrigerator AND a microwave which is rare in the budget hotels. We were even provided with complimentary bottled water and microwave popcorn! The steakhouse right next door was outstanding as well (good thing, since there were no other restaurants open at 8PM!)

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Robert

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quite “old school” motel. Just what we were looking for! Loved the place!

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Rebecca

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was a little concerned when I saw a small, independent hotel in a tiny little town, but it was nicer than a lot of much more expensive hotels. It's a short walk to an excellent steakhouse, too.

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Curt

Jul 10, 2023

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Convenient and historic Route 66 hotel. It was OK but I wouldn't want to stay two nights. One was fine, but very low water pressure and only one place in the little town to eat. I'm glad I stayed there but I might go down the road next time.

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Kenneth

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A quaint 50’s era motel on Historic Route 66, a short drive from Interstate 40. A nice taste of yesteryear with a great steak restaurant a short walk away. Restaurant staff was exceptionally pleasant and promptly served. A great stay at an exceptionally low price.

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Georgeanna

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is my second time there! I love this particular inn because of its location to McClean, Tx. I can see both museums. The New Taphouse and Red River Restaurant. All of these locations are amazing and very friendly.

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Walter

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint Route 66 motor hotel we had room 11 which was large, with a sofa and tv as well as a small coffee prep area, and table with chairs, along with full bath and king bed. There is a small refrigerator and a microwave in the prep area. Tile floor and wall Mounted AC unit. All in working order. Next door is a steak house with many selections and it’s a short walk into town where there is a cafe and bar.

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Betty

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice isolated location. Room decor compliments the Route 66 era. Restaurant is short walking distance. Heater did make a noise which I informed the manager. Showered the Cactus Inn little mascot kitty with love and food.

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Mary

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy roadside Hotel. Far enough off hwy 40 so it’s very quiet. Hotel staff was super accommodating and friendly. Very cute, and Super clean. Nice bed and clean thick towels. Would definitely recommend. I work in the tv/film business and this is the exact kind of place that would be chosen for a movie set highway hotel.

10

Erik

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older motel that doesn't look like much from the outside, but my room was nice and clean, it was decorated quaintly, everything worked like it was supposed to, and I slept well. I'd highly recommend staying here if you're looking for an inexpensive place to spend the night while driving across the Panhandle.

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Dining

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Joseph

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is unique, but comfortable. Never saw anyone on the office, but the person who cleans the rooms helped us check in. There are very limited eating options in town, but the hotel was a good place to stay for the night.

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Cynthia

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was Tuesday and steak house was opened. Enjoyable meal

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Rhonda

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were "underwhelmed" when we got our first glimpse of the Cactus Inn. The exterior is not impressive, but our room was very clean and comfortable. It had a refrigerator AND a microwave which is rare in the budget hotels. We were even provided with complimentary bottled water and microwave popcorn! The steakhouse right next door was outstanding as well (good thing, since there were no other restaurants open at 8PM!)

10

Rebecca

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was a little concerned when I saw a small, independent hotel in a tiny little town, but it was nicer than a lot of much more expensive hotels. It's a short walk to an excellent steakhouse, too.

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Curt

Jul 10, 2023

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Convenient and historic Route 66 hotel. It was OK but I wouldn't want to stay two nights. One was fine, but very low water pressure and only one place in the little town to eat. I'm glad I stayed there but I might go down the road next time.

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Terry

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed because it was an older mom and pop with that Route 66 retro feel. Bed and room clean, dated. Some things could have used a good scrub or paint. Great steakhouse next door. Was a fun adventure!

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Kenneth

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A quaint 50’s era motel on Historic Route 66, a short drive from Interstate 40. A nice taste of yesteryear with a great steak restaurant a short walk away. Restaurant staff was exceptionally pleasant and promptly served. A great stay at an exceptionally low price.

10

Georgeanna

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is my second time there! I love this particular inn because of its location to McClean, Tx. I can see both museums. The New Taphouse and Red River Restaurant. All of these locations are amazing and very friendly.

8

Walter

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint Route 66 motor hotel we had room 11 which was large, with a sofa and tv as well as a small coffee prep area, and table with chairs, along with full bath and king bed. There is a small refrigerator and a microwave in the prep area. Tile floor and wall Mounted AC unit. All in working order. Next door is a steak house with many selections and it’s a short walk into town where there is a cafe and bar.

10

Betty

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice isolated location. Room decor compliments the Route 66 era. Restaurant is short walking distance. Heater did make a noise which I informed the manager. Showered the Cactus Inn little mascot kitty with love and food.

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Cactus Inn

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