Have you been to the Waterville Hotel?

It was three years before I visited the Waterville Hotel, despite the fact that it is less than a block from my home.

My mom and my grandparents planned a trip to Waterville for my birthday in October. "GM" and "GP" knew that Adam and I only had one guest room so after I assured them that it wasn't, dirty, roach-filled or creepy, they decided to give the old hotel a try.

What a fascinating old building! Walking up the front porch steps felt like stepping back in time. The lobby is filled with historical photos, period pieces, antique furniture, and original wood doors and trim. There are old radiators, wood floors, live plants and a huge fig tree in the upper stairwell.

All of the rooms are uniquely decorated, including old iron bed frames (with comfy modern mattresses), '30s style sinks in the bedroom areas and claw-foot bathtubs. There's even a "shower down the hall," which I thought was pretty hilarious.

The place is so authentically old looking that it's almost surprising that they accept credit cards and have WIFI access. We were especially thankful for the WIFI because GM had to be able to play her iPad Scrabble games!

It's nice to know that if we happen to have extra guests, we don't have to offer them the couch or send them to Wenatchee. If you haven't been inside, I think it is about time you take a look!