Johnson's Motel & Cottages - Featured Reviews (26)
This is exactly what we expected when booking! Being from Wisconsin, this was an Up North style cottage and was perfect for us! The owners were very welcoming! It was a plus that that the cottage was pet frieindly! Out cat could not get enough of the screened in porch! If you are looking for perfection and a fancy place... keep looking! If you want the feeling of a true Up North cottage this is your place! It was clean, comfortable, and we would stay again if ever back in the area! Thanks for the great hospitality!
I stayed at this Motel with my friend and our 2 dogs. It is a simple but clean motel with amazing service. You really couldn't ask for a more dog friendly lodging.
When we arrived the owners began but letting us know of all the local pet friendly places in the area. They also offered us extra towels for our dogs and a complimentary banana.
As I mentioned before, it was very clean when we entered and the beds are comfortable. We had opted for the suite on the end with 2 rooms separated by the bathroom and kitchen. Reminder signs in the rooms even have dog pictures!
For anyone looking for a great place to stay with their pet this is the place to go!
Johnson's Motel and Cottages is about 8 minutes from the Zealand Road, which we took to the Zealand trailhead to park for our backpacking trip. You couldn't be closer, unless you stayed at the Zealand campsite. We called several places in the area, which all sounded more or less the same, but it was Colleen (the owner/manager) who sold us to select Johnson's. She was extremely helpful and knowledgable - and flexible - working with us on dates because the weather was so unpredictable. She recommended great places to eat and shop, giving us detailed instructions. She and her husband were very hospitable and they made us feel very comfortable. We stayed in the Kory cottage, which was open spaced one room with sitting area, a full kitchen, cable TV, and screened in porch with chairs/table. It was big enough for us and all our gear, cooking dinner and breakfast in. While our stay was short - only one night - it was quite pleasant. We would stay there again.
We often stay here with the our dog. Very pet friendly. Owners are great. Basic lodging but very clean and affordable. Wifi and Cable TV. Great place to base your White Mountain adventures. We have been to both the motel and cottages and both are great!
I love this place. I stay here whenever I am hiking in the area -- and even when I'm hiking about a 15 minute drive away. The owners are FANTASTIC - the person who wrote that Paul is "cold" doesn't know that he is simply "shy" - had she made an effort, she'd find that he's an incredibly warm motel keeper with infinite recommendations about good places to eat, etc. ||This place is ALWAYS clean and quaint - much more than a motel. I initially found it when looking for a place for me and my cat to stay but ended up finding a lovely hidden gem in the White Mountains, and I stay here whenever I am in the area.
Was very pleased with this place. It is often hard to find a place that accepts a dog, let alone 3. But this couple were very accommodating, especially with our large group. There is access to some hiking trails, has a nice playground for the kids. Centrally located to give access to some of the more popular attractions without being right on top of them. We plan on returning here for sure.
I've been coming to this motel for years. I'm of the opinion that when I go on vacation all I need is a clean room. Nothing fancy. This place satisfies all my needs and more. Why? There is an extra bonus...I can bring my dog with me. The staff is always so friendly. They always greet you with a bandana for your pet. Also, ask them anything. They know the area very well. They've even accommodated me in situations that conventional hotels would not. Never been disappointed.
Where can I start? If you decide to get into the hospitality business, the first quality you need is friendliness! The owner (the husband) was very stand offish and very cold at best if not rude. Did not say hello unless you spoke to him. In fact he went out of his way to ignore us. One would think he was doing us a favor to let us stay at his motel. We were paying clients for crying out loud!!! A very cold and unwelcoming reception is what we got. Needless to say, we aren't coming back. The room smelled of Dog pee, no AC, the beds were as hard as a brick and we woke up with strange bites upon inspection of the mattress , i saw a couple of live BEDBUGS and bloody splotches on the sheets so we left the next day. The general cleanliness left alot to be desired! A total waste of money! First thing I did upon getting home was nuke our clothes to get rid of any bugs we might have picked up. Staying at this place was horrendous. Simply horrendous
