marianne
dixey
lodging recommendations
Since we know a little more about the area than most people traveling here, we thought it would be a good idea to share some lodging recommendations based solely on their location. We've also thrown in a couple recommendations of the nicer hotels in the area, but again this isn't based on experience or price, just wanted to try and help folks understand the areas a bit!
This is quite possibly one of the more expensive options, but the hotel has its perks. We will be providing a shuttle for folks staying at this hotel after festivities conclude the night of the wedding. We've reserved a block of 5 rooms so far, and at this point they do not provide a group rate unfortunately. Please click here to request a reservation code to book one of the rooms in our block at Bear River Casino.
Aside from being a non-smoking casino, the hotel offers 2 restaurants (we've only been to one), an indoor pool, and some of the cheapest gas you can get in the county! They also have an airport pick-up service for $25 per person. The proximity of this hotel in relation to all wedding events is also a major perk.
Here are some random airbnbs we found that are either a good price or have a decent proximity to the festivities. Neither Quade or myself have stayed at any of these places or know the people running them.
Cute place that sleeps up to 8 in Victorian Village of Ferndale about 15 minutes from wedding venue, click here
Extremely close to wedding venue, not quite walking distance but definitely a stones throw away. Sleeps 4 - click here
A decent looking cheaper option ($90/night) that sleeps 4 and is about 15 minutes from the wedding venue, click here
While I doubt how "hip & modern" this place is (I mean if you have to say it, is it really that cool?), it's location and price point for sleeping up to 6 puts it on the list - click here
Again, nothing too great to see here, but it's only $140 a night, can sleep up to 6, and is about 15 minutes from the wedding venue, click here
This one is semi hard to believe, but it apparently can sleep up to 8 and is pet friendly for only $269/night. It's about 20 minutes from the wedding venue, but a little closer to the river spot which makes it a good "in-between" spot to land - click here
Okay, so this place is just epic. It's expensive ($514/night) BUT sleeps up to 10, has a hot tub, and is literally next door to the wedding venue (you could walk home the night of the wedding!). There is a second unit with this property which we put directly below this blurb - click here
This is the other epic listing attached (or very close) to the place above. This place only sleeps up to 8 but is also about $200 cheaper than the place above, and is walking distance to the wedding venue - click here
This is a really cheap option for a single person or couple looking for a bit of privacy if they don't want to camp or share an airbnb. $60/night up to 2 people and about 30 minutes from the wedding venue, click here
The Scotia Lodge (formally Scotia Inn) is a historic hotel in a cute little town about 20 minutes from the wedding venue and 25 minutes from the river spot. This is definitely the most "up to date" hotel in the area, with a couple cool bars and a restaurant with pretty decent food. They have a sister hotel/bar/restaurant closer to Eureka which we'll talk about below.
This place is super cute and is definitely the place for folks wanting a more scenic stay. They have a few different options for lodging - some cabins on the beach or a block of rooms attached to their bar/restaurant. This is one of Marianne's favorite places to hang out - they have fire pits and fun little picnic/grilling baskets you can purchase! HBSC is a little further away from the wedding venue at about a 30-35 minute drive.
While both of these places are super cute and fun to hang out at, they are some of the more expensive options in the area