I always like to stay in this motel when I drive back and forth across the country with my two dogs because it’s quiet, and I feel safe there. It’s a quiet, mellow area (not to say it’s fancy - a lot of the businesses in the neighborhood have closed), but there is a viable home-DIY store across the street (usually closed when I am there, which is fine), and an Arby’s across the street that has good sandwiches. The Village Inn staff is always nice, and I just generally like the vibe. I can park right outside my room, which is convenient with the dogs, and they have a large grassy area. It’s worth it to drive the one or two miles off the highway to know what I am getting. It feels homey, and the bed is comfortable, so it really works for me.