Karakahl Country Inn

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  Well the website makes it look better than it is. The lobby smelled of old man. Our room had holes in carpet and the carpet was filthy. And Bed Bugs!!!!!!! Yes, we just found a ton of bed bug bites!! But hey, that's what you get for $55 right?

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  Posted on 05.27.13 Moe f.

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  Hi guys
  I am a seasoned photographer,that has shot around the world.I have stayed in every possible type and grade of hotel motel,Inn.This place is a gem,for 55 bucks it's a fun place that has seen it's heyday but is clean and comfortable.I was in the area with a bunch of Lands' End expats,who  recommended it. I would not compare it to a Four  Seasons but I think that you're missing the point if you do.I want to get back there when the snow goes and hit Gordon Creek with my 4 weight. Lots of hot water for the shower by the way.

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  Posted on 03.11.13 Michael R.

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  It is a shame ... no, it is a crime, that this place has been allowed to slip so far into the abyss. If you look at the architectural bones of the place it is seriously cool. Yes, it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is why we chose to stay here in the first place.
  
  A simple coat of paint and a few nails and screws in the right places would go a long way to restore this place to a much higher level. Throw in a few new mattresses and box springs and you'd have an oasis located in downtown Mt. Horeb.
  
  It made me think about how back in the old Roman era, there must have been a time when someone commented that the old Coliseum was starting to look tacky and run down. Today it is a beloved beautiful ruin. Somehow, I don't think Karakahl Country Inn will ultimately achieve beloved beautiful ruin status, so I think someone, somewhere better spruce the place up or we will lose a FLW treasure.

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  Posted on 12.09.11 Pam D.

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  I wish I had read more reviews of this hotel before we decided to spend the night! My fiancee & I planned a last minute Wisconsin getaway and I decided on the Karakahl because it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Unfortunately, this historic hotel has degenerated into quite a dump! There were stains all over the first room we were given. The comforters, towels, carpet, and walls were old and dingy. There was no bed skirt on one of the beds, and a huge reddish-brown stain was visible on the box frame. When we pulled back the sheets there were eyelashes and hairs on the bed. We called the office and they offered us another, upgraded room. Because it was late, freezing outside, and we were only spending one night, we accepted. The manager was very friendly & apologetic, but I would never stay at the Karakahl again unless it was under new management. After seeing that one room, I just don't trust them.

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  Posted on 11.25.11 Mary R.

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  So I had made reservations to stay at the Karakahl Country Inn last weekend. First of all, I had found a number of both positive and negative reviews about this place but ultimately decided to go with the Karakahl because I didn't want to spend a lot for lodging overnight the price was only $59 for a room with 2 queen beds. From what I could find there weren't any other hotels in Mt. Horeb besides the karakahl and the Village Inn. Lastly, it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright so i'm thinking well that's kind cool huh? Okay, so upon driving up my initial impression was WOW what a dump!!! The place needs some serious exterior maintenance! *hint hint* a few gallons of paint can go a long way and the pool building looks like they may have started to do some maintenance but then abandoned it. Sorry no pool here folks. So at this point I came pretty close to turning the car around and running but didn't...
  The gentleman that checked us in was very nice and polite (ok some points there) and we were sent around to upper back portion to locate our room. It's very private in the back and we were pleasantly surprised to walk into a very tidy clean room. Clean sheets, bed was comfy, room had a refridgerator and the rooms opened to an inner hall that had lovely skylights it was quite nice (if only it was a wee updated) Outside all the rooms were these retro starlike light fixtures that are actually pretty interesting to look at after dark. Just a couple other things to note are that the walls are paper thin and there were a group of girls staying next door so we could hear them as if they were in our room. The shower kinda sucked my travel companion took a cold shower with great water pressure, while mine was hot with barely any water pressure. BUT all in all it served it's purpose it was an inexpensive place to stay and I'm only giving it 3 stars because of the minor negatives. Maybe the place is hurting but seriously even just a little exterior paint would do a world of difference. I can see it having been a great place at one time and has serious potential especially in that charming little town!

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  Posted on 09.03.10 Nicole S.

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