Whispering Winds Motel

Not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive after reading some reviews on here. I'm so happy I went with my gut and booked anyway. We stayed in room 10. The room was updated, extremely clean and fresh. No lingering motel musty smell at all, if you're worrried about that! The owners live right on the property and were very attentive. I asked about a microwave a day or so before our stay. I was told they would put one in the room when we arrived and they had it in the room before we even got there. The carports were an absolute bonus, especially when leaving a softball game we got rained out of. The ability to unload the truck out of the rain, YES. Plus they have a little table and chairs under each so you can enjoy the fresh air even when the weather isn't the best. We needed extra towels and wash cloths, she ran to get them. A friend asked for an extra blanket for another room, it was right there. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone and want to thank them for being so kind and inviting.

There was absolutely nothing we didn't like

The room was exceptionally clean and cozy. The hosts were very pleasant and welcoming. All amenities were as advertised.

The only flaw was the drain in the shower. The water went down very slowly and forced me to rush to get out before the water overflowed onto the bathroom floor.

This is a reasonably-priced option close (2 minute drive) to Scaneateles, where hotels were mostly overpriced and mostly booked up. It is a small, 1930s-style motel which current ownership and management have made quite nice and kept clean -- swimming pool, gazebo, knotty-pine paneling, comfortable beds, modern shower, cable, AC and free parking. It has an older-style feel, but was comfortable. The manager was extremely responsive when the window-mounted AC was too noisy -- she seamlessly replaced the unit with a newly-purchased one while we were out to dinner!

They were quaint. They had a pretty heated pool. The grounds have a really pretty spot in the back with several areas to sit in the shade/. There is a gazebo. It was really quiet and we were next to the office. There was a spot by every room to sit outside . A peaceful spot in between the two cities Auburn and Skaneateles.

Remote and very pretty. Clean and just so welcoming! If you’re looking for the holiday inn keep driving. This is mom and pop - modern and old school mix. Have recommended to everyone I talk to about our night away. 5 stars!!!

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It’s quant and very well maintained and clean. Breakfast was great and beyond what other places are providing.

The A/C could be upgraded. a new A/C unit would be quieter. Bathroom could have more shelves or counter space.

Everything was nice and relaxing

Unfortunately nothing in walking distance and weather was crappy but nothing you can do about that.

Clean and comfortable. Price was right and close to village.

Continental Breakfast and clean friendly service . Very close to everything you could walk or drive

It was rustic but cozy, enjoyed our stay

Pool was closed and no continental breakfast all of which were due to COVID precautions which is understandable