Twana Lodge

The next morning there was no apology, and the owner was still upset. I was left without some of my luggage and basic toiletries after a hostile check-in that could have been avoided if I’d been told the agreed time was no longer convenient. I could have made other arrangements with enough notice. I’d arranged in writing with Chris, the owner, to check in at 11:00 PM because of my travel plans. I arrived at 10:45 PM and got no answer from the intercom. When I reached her by phone, she berated me for waking her, despite the agreement, then shouted and used the f-word several times. After letting me into the main house, she locked the entrance and went to her room without giving me a gate remote or letting me bring my bags in from the car. I tried another door to get my luggage and set off the alarm, so I spent the night with only some of my things and no basic toiletries to avoid another confrontation. It also seemed the room hadn't been set aside for a normal check-in, and the kitchen entrance to the main house wasn't open as usual. It felt like the conflict had been set up to make a point. If basic respect and reliability matter to you, stay somewhere else. Here’s the email exchange: Hi Chris, Hope you are well. I'm looking for an overnight stay for tomorrow night (Friday). I can check in only at 11 pm. I'm not sure if that's okay. Please let me know. Hi Gary No worries, see you tomorrow at 11!