The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
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#1 of 1 B&B in Benton
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4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
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4.2
Value
4.3
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Benton, The Old House at Benton Hot Springs is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free internet access offered by the bed and breakfast.
The property also boasts a hot tub, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to The Old House at Benton Hot Springs, free parking is available.
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Benton Station Cafe, which is a cafe that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
The Old House At Benton Hot Springs Hotel is sure to make your visit to Benton one worth remembering.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Internet
Hot tub
Hiking
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Hot spring bath
Non-smoking hotel
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Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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55137 Highway 120 Rd, Benton, CA 93512-7427
The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
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1 Restaurant
within 5 miles
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Stayed at a small campground that had a hot tub with water from the natural hot springs that ran through our camp. It was really very cool! I'd never seen an actual spring that had natural hot bubbling water in it. The camp grounds were very clean and quiet. We had a nice fire pit to enjoy in the evening. The only down fall to the spot we stayed in were the ants and mosquitos. They were really bad. Other than that, definitely would like to go back and try a different camp spot next time.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from willbo52, Owner at The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 3, 2019
Appreciate your review and that you enjoyed your visit. The insects and critters are an important part of any healthy ecosystem. We realize that they can be a pest to some people so we attempt to warn people visiting us that they should come prepared to deal with them. The many different birds and animals found at our place is a direct result of not indiscriminately spraying to kill the insects and other “pests”. Thank you.
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We had the pleasure of staying in The Miners cabin on our road trip through the US. We drove through Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah and Idaho, and The Benton Inn was our favorite stop! Initially I wasn't to sure what to expect from the pictures, but they sure delivered on the details to make sure our stay was memorable. Real and true peace and quiet. The cabin could use a fan (we stayed at the end of July), but that's the only remark I can make about a great place to get away from the hustle.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from willbo52, Owner at The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 3, 2019
Thank you for your positive review. It’s apparent from your review that you “get” what we are about—unique, quiet, and very real. The miners cabin with no water, heat, or electricity is provided to give interested people a unique experience of spending the night in an authentic miner’s cabin (with the added benefits of natural hot water, a dark sky, full breakfast and bath nearby).
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I rented tub #8 at the recommendation of Andy. The staff member said #8 was the most private of all the tubs when I booked the tub months ago. We arrived very late and the staff left my check in paperwork on a bulletin board for me, which i thought was a nice touch, that definitely made it easy for us when we arrived. They left us a really helpful map and instructions on getting to our tub, very simple and well directed. The tubs are behind a private gate on the back side of the property. Our private camp was not more than 200 feet from the next tub, but is situated in such a way that you feel completely alone. Lots of flat area for a tent or RV. The site was clean and free of debris or trash upon arrival. The tub itself was spacious enough to accommodate 6-8 comfortably and…
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from willbo52, Owner at The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 3, 2019
We really appreciate your review as it accurately reflects our intended tub site experience.
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If you are looking for posh rooms with tons of amenities this is probably not for you. We found our room comfortable and clean, the natural hot spring fed hot tub was relaxing and even the inn was right off the highway it was very quiet. This is a B&B, not a full service hotel. The breakfast was good, but other than that we found only one cafe within miles. It seemed like Bishop was the nearest store for food to keep in the refrigerator that was in our room. A larger group of us stayed here years ago and rented the Conway house which has a full kitchen, that was ideal because we had a private hot tub too.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Response from willbo52, Owner at The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 3, 2019
Your review is greatly appreciated and generally reflects our view of what we attempt to provide. We are a small family owned business (90 years) and understand our place is unique but not suitable for everyone. We remain open to provide opportunities to use our property by people who appreciate what we offer.
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We've been going to Benton Hot Springs for seven years now and we love it there. We've stayed in several of the campsites, we've stayed in three of the houses, and we've stayed in four of the seven rooms at the Inn. The place is very remote and don't expect for your cell service to work. The wifi is not very strong but works; just don't expect to watch a movie on Netlfix. Being remote, there's no services there to speak of; you need to bring your own food. If you're taping, you need to bring your own water too. The Inn is small and intimate. There's no one "on duty" most of the time but there's a phone and you can reach someone if you need to. There are 3 tubs and almost always you can find one to soak in. Breakfasts are excellent.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Response from willbo52, Owner at The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 3, 2019
As you are a repeat guest, you obviously understand what attracts people to our very different property. You are correct about the lack of some amenities, but hopefully the overall experience more than makes up for it. We struggle with adding too many amenities and possibly diluting the real reason why we are here.
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We called to reserve a tub site and were told there were three sites available. We asked to be booked into the nicest one, which we were told was #2. We arrived and this is what we found. The black that you see on the tub is mold and the rim was slimy. It was nasty. I suspect that there are not actually two tub sites crummier than this one, though I could be wrong. It is more likely that they have a hard time booking #2, so they unload it onto unsuspecting newcomers. They kept our $50, but it was worth it to put as many miles away from them as we could get before nightfall. Steer clear of this squalid dump and the folk who operate it.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Response from willbo52, Owner at The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 3, 2019
We regret tub 2 did not meet your standards. However it is our last redwood tub and sought after by some of our repeat guests. And it is one of a kind and very popular. Your comment about black mold is incorrect. As the tub is very old and we have trouble keeping it from leaking we used a black sealer to stop the leaks. Algae is green in our area. We use a light bleach solution every time it is cleaned to fight algae growth, so no it wasn’t uncleaned as you insinuated. Our website clearly explains who we are, and what we are not. I suggest you do a better job in the future of researching facilities and desired sites you prefer to use before making reservations. All our sites are shown online and fantastic according to different peoples’s desires. If you review our other trip advisor comments you will see a pattern of generally happy guests.
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This establishment is a labor of love by the owner. The lodging and springs use were done years ago but eventually fell into disuse and abandonment. Relatives of the original owners rebuilt the facility into what it is today...a somewhat funky but enjoyable place to relax in the middle of nowhere. Friendly staff and adequate rooms. Sharing a bath with the room next door was a downer but tolerable. Hot springs were great. Outstanding breakfast! Trailer sites available.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Response from willbo52, Owner at The Old House at Benton Hot Springs
Responded Nov 3, 2019
Thank you Brian for your fair review. Our place has been in the family for more than 90 years and it remains open because my wife and I (and great staff) work hard to keep it “real” and available to people who appreciate it. If we didn’t care we would merely sell it and allow for significant development but that’s not us.
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My wife and I spent one night here in one of the inn rooms. The person who registered us was very friendly, explained everything and toured us around the grounds. He was part of the family that owns the place. The tubs are tiled and various sizes. Water temp is easily adjustable. Clothing optional and quite private. The only negative was the breakfast. Undercooked potatoes, small, flat, tasteless piece of quiche, some chopped fruit and a small pastry. I'm a bit of a foodie so take that with a grain of salt. You'll also need to share a bathroom unless you get room #7. I really liked the decor - old West, antiques, beds with headboards, armoires. Heated floors - from the springs I suppose.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Stopped off here for one night on the way to Vegas from Yosemite. We originally wanted an rv space with private hot tub but unfortunately none were available so we booked a room instead. As soon as we arrived I loved the place! All still looks very 1940s, some great photo opportunities if that’s what you like. A bit confused with the negative comments saying the man who runs the place being rude as he couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful with me and my husband. He showed us around and explained about the hot tubs. We were lucky and had a nice big one to ourselves. Also breakfast is very nice! I highly recommend this place for a cool fun stop off in between travelling. Would definitely stay here again!
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Date of stay: October 2018
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The trailer/tent sites were private, quiet, and had great night sky views. The hot tubs were fresh-hot water.. no chlorine. The help was courteous. The location is fun.. off the main-path for sure, but well worth a visit. BTW - the porta-pottys were clean and convenient.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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