Does anyone have any hidden gem motels/hotels that are good for a last minute trip down? This would be for any beach NC/SC. Most of the mom & pop style motels/inns don't have online reservations for me to check. Thinking about making a quick 3-day trip to the beach for the weekend.

7/27/2011 1:54:35 PM

had good experiences w/ seascape motel on topsail.

7/27/2011 1:56:47 PM

But they do have phone numbers. Give them a call.

7/27/2011 2:07:22 PM

I had a good experience at Seahawk Motor Lodge in Atlantic Beach. 4 out of 5 stars on Yahoo Travel, but like most cheaper places people seem to either love it or hate it.

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-384978-seahawk_motor_lodge-i

[Edited on July 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM. Reason : l]

7/27/2011 2:20:55 PM

I've got an extra room in my house with bunk beds. I'll rent it out for $75 a night. 20 minutes from EI.






(This is a joke post. No PMs please.)

7/27/2011 3:43:37 PM

You can probably find a cheap place in Atlantic Beach - or at the very least, Morehead City.

Then you could just drive to Emerald Isle and make fun of all the retirees and high school kids, and maybe pick up a dame or two. You might even get the chance to fight a Marine at the beach!

7/27/2011 5:09:48 PM

Island Inn on Topsail is nice.

7/27/2011 6:07:12 PM

any chick you pick up at Emerald Isle is likely 15 and trying to escape a night with the grandparents.

7/27/2011 6:51:28 PM

^ The Holiday Trav-L-Park comes to mind.

7/27/2011 6:55:14 PM