By Kelsey O’Connell
Pulling into the Sunset Inn Motel, I knew we were a little late. Well, maybe an hour or so late after our trip to Brevard from Elon. Used to Ramada Inns and Marriott Hotels, I suppose we all thought that late check-in was guaranteed. We should’ve expected the small motel might be just that, a small motel. We showed up to a one woman operation sitting in a small booth at the edge of the motel.
After apologizing profusely, we were able to take in the cute, whimsical reception room in all its small town glory. The woman behind the counter was a delight, even after closing time. We were checked in quickly and efficiently, including anecdotes about how her grandfather was involved in the origin of Route 64.
The exterior of the motel was adorable and spotted with small families sitting outside and enjoying the night air. The motel had ice, a vending machine, and even a croquet set.
Our room was nothing we expected from a small motel. The room was bathed in orange and pink, covered in pictures of flowers. Our requested rollaway bed was waiting for us, along with a flat screen television and all the amenities we would expect of any chain hotel. The shower was great for a small bathroom and the room was great for its small dimensions, comfortably fitting four.
We woke at 7 am and left at 8, leaving our keys in an antiqued mailbox because the office didn’t open until 9 am. All in all, we had a very pleasant experience at the Sunset Inn Motel and would recommend it to any weary travelers who find themselves along Route 64.