They Left EVERYTHING... Exploring a Lost Abandoned Motel!!
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Surfside Inn
Approaching this motel from the outside it actually doesn't look too bad, even though it has already been abandoned for almost a year. It was a 3 star motel but reading some of the reviews, it sounded like it was much worse! The guests had complained about smelly rooms, broken light fixtures, dirty sheets and televisions that didn't work properly.
Upon going inside I noticed that just about everything had been left behind, from furniture to personal belongings. It appeared as though some of the rooms had been rented by long term tenants while others were still used for short term stays. But the smell in some of the rooms is something I will likely never forget!
I don't know whether it's management, poor maintenance or changing consumer preferences, but motels like this have been on their way out for a number of years. They are being replaced by much larger corporate hotels that they just can't compete with. What do you think is the reason?
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Sweet motel explore! I love the retro look of the exterior. It reminds me of a place my wife and I stayed at for her birthday a couple of years ago. Too bad so many of these "mom and pop" motels are bring replaced by big chain/franchises. Thanks for documenting and sharing this one with us! We're already looking forward to seeing you at the next...... Static Space! 👍
Oh cool, some of these places can be great, as long as they are maintained well. Glad you enjoyed this one and thank you so much for your comment!!
@@StaticSpaces I sent one too
that hotel reminds me of the kights Inn in handaile beach Fl Dompomat pwky 26,but we stayed in room 2201 and it was horrble. roaches were everywhere ,the rooms were smelly, the bed sheets and blankets were dirty.Also the outlets were cracked, the floor was dirty we had bathroom was dirty and we had nothing but a fridge and a moivrove that was a dump to my mom , but I trhought it was okay.
Sounds like an awful experience Gabriela, hopefully it doesn't happen again. Thanks very much for your comments!!
Aw the heart-shaped tub, got ta love it, a bit creepy to think about how much action went on, ok sorry, thanks for this walk through, sorry Motel has had better days for sure, that first bedframe looks just like my waterbed frame I had for many years (still miss that thing), and again so much stuff that has been left to rot and stink, shuddering thinking about what you smelled, yuk. Thanks again can't wait for your next one!
Oh for sure I hope they cleaned that tub really well in between visits. Glad you enjoyed it Polly and thank you very much for your comment!!
What an interesting explore! It seems like the owners couldn't decide what was going to bring in the most money for them. Long term people, weekly people with the kitchenette available, etc. When I saw the flyer for the place, the heart shaped tub surrounded by mirrors made perfect sense - trying to cash in on the honeymooners in Niagara Falls. But, it didn't have a restaurant or breakfast offerings so I'm sure that helped with the demise of this place. Looked like the owners were living in the rooms that were attached to the office.
Ya, the tub room definitely felt like the honeymoon suite. I think you are right about the owners living in the office area, it seems to be quite common with these smaller motels too. I like the idea of a kitchen in your rental because I can only eat so much fast food/restaurant food. Thank you very much for your comment!!
Is it mandatory for every Canadian explore to include at least one Tim Horton's cup?? Also, the first video of yours that I ever saw was another abandoned motel, this was a nice flashback. Love your sense of humor.
Haha, this comes up every once in a while in the comment sections of explorers posts....I see them so often. With that said, their coffee isn't even very good. I think this is the fourth motel/hotel video I have posted...they are quite fun to explore. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks a lot for your comment!!
Thanks for the look. That place was probably super nasty when open for business the bugs, filthy makes me itchy 👣
Ya, I think this place went way downhill in recent years, such a shame too because it had so much potential. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks a lot for your comment!!
Looks like someone may have been squatting in that one room that smelled bad with VHS tapes. That open container of peanut butter by them looked pretty fresh to me. The office area looked like they just stepped out. Love that heart shaped tub. Hope they saved some of this stuff before demolishing it. Thanks for shaing.
I agree with you, it does look as though someone was squatting in that one room. But ya, they pretty much just walked away one day. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for your comment!!
I'm impressed there's no broken windows or doors.
It usually takes time for that sort of thing to happen but I wish it didn't happen at all. Thanks very much for your comment!!
Hi James
The shape this place is in and the fact that it smells it’s hard to believe this Inn
has seen better days.EW🤢It’s only been closed about 1 year by the looks of it
may have been longer. This Static Space has really gone to pot. When you
said people complained about things like the sheets not being cleaned I wanted
to puke. It looks like this Inn was in the middle of a residential neighborhood.
I can’t even imagine a squatter wanting to stay there especially with the stench
you had to endure. You are a brave man James to go in some of these places.
I appreciate the fact that you do this for us subs but some of these joints are
grosser than gross. Your health and safety are more important than any video.
You did a great job showing us around today James and I thank you. Keep up
the good work you do and stay away from theses stinky and gross Static Spaces.
Stay safe and well.👍🆒🚧
Ya, I don't think it had been closed for very long, a year sounds about right. Squatters will stay anywhere, they don't care if people have homes right next door. And yes, this one was ripe but still so much fun to visit. Glad you liked it Irene and thank you very much for your comment!!
Cool explore with a lot left behind, especially seeing how accessible the individual rooms are. Hotels and motels are some of my favorite abandons. So many people of so many different backgrounds and stories stay in these rooms.and for any number of reasons and occasions. If walls could talk! So I think you answered your own question..North Americans have long preferred chains as a society to independent/small/mom-pop businesses, and as chains grow richer (while smaller businesses suffer) and exert more influence, more and more places like this will disappear. This is true of all sorts of businesses..hotels, restaurants, retail establishments, and so on. I kinda get it, especially with people being budget conscious these days. Chains offer one thing that just isn't possible among mom/pop shops: a great degree of consistency. While there may be many differences between locations, including quality especially with chain brands that are franchises, you pretty much know what you are getting when you stop in a McDonalds..or a WalMart..or book a room at a Holiday Inn. It will roughly be the same experience whether you are in Boston, or Toronto, or Kansas City, or Houston, or southern California, or anywhere else in this part of the world. It will likely not be terrible, nor will it astound you. On a scale from 1-10, you'll usually get a 5-6. Maybe a 4 on a bad day or 7 on a great. With the locally owned small businesses, you just don't know what you are getting unless you are already very familiar with the business. Could be the best meal/stay you've ever had that you'll remember the rest of your life for the pleasurable stay...or you will end up remembering how you and your family were re-loading your luggage in your car at 2am and running all over town for another place to try to get some sleep because of bugs, drugs, or well..use your imagination. I like the small places myself but I do get why chains hold so much sway
I think you nailed it with this comment, it all comes down to consistency! I took a trip last year where I had to stay in a few shady motels on the way home due to weather, there was no consistency at all. Fortunately none of them were so bad that I had to leave but that is always the risk you take. One places rates were double what they should have been (because of poor upkeep) but I unfortunately had no choice that night, live and learn. Thank you very much for your comment!!
When I first saw the heart tub I thought it looked like a boat 😅
I use to work Front Desk about 20 years. Always interesting videos. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks very much for your comment!!
That tub is awesome! I hope it gets saved (there are people who seek those out to buy because they're hard to find). Other highlights are the vodka making station (lol) and the interesting surprise in the fridge--a Static Spaces FIRST! 😃Take care and have a great night James! 🙂
Ya those tubs really weren't being made for all that long, it's a shame too because they were cool! And yup, that really was surprising to see in a fridge. Thanks very much for your comment Carrie!!
Sorry I missed the premier!! The outside really looks like some of the mom and pop motels I’ve seen when traveling 😊. Stayed in a few but they were very well maintained ❤. I go retro when I can❤❤It’s easy to tell when owners care about their property ❤ I hope you didn’t get sick after exploring it for us!!!!! I feel like someone was still squatting in the room where everything was hid in the bathtub and drawers. The heart shaped tub was pretty neat!!!! I liked the color and mirrors around it ❤️. Until next time be safe and stay healthy!!❤️ Pam❤️
That's cool that you stay in vintage hotels when possible, I try to do the same. Yes, I am almost positive someone was squatting in that particular room, don't forget about the clothes in the fridge! 😆 Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much for your comment!!
@@StaticSpaces oh my goodness I forgot about the refrigerated clothes!!🤣🤣. You are very very welcome!!! I always enjoy your videos!!!❤️❤️
@@StaticSpaces you are very welcome!!❤️❤️
Nice explore i think its a cool place with everything thats left
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks a lot for your comment!!
Great premier video James 👍I really enjoyed it and thank you for sharing ❤️
Glad you liked it Fawn and thanks a lot for your comment!!
You are welcome James 😊
That was actually really interesting. Thank you!
You sound surprised? Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks a lot for your comment!!
@@StaticSpaces Let's just say that place was WAY more interesting than I thought it was going to be.... Along with being a potential health hazard!! 😬😬😬
Very cool video & find! 👍❤️🤘
Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks very much for your comment!!
Enjoyed this one! Quite different!
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Thumbs up on the video James 👍❤️😎
Thanks Fawn!!
On google maps shows it was demolished as of june 2023, empty lot. Interesting to look back at the dates, seemed to be in it's heyday 2007,2008 with it's pool and landscaping. Reviews showed mixed and negative in 2012, saying it was the best kept secret at one time. You have to wonder did it change ownership, or for whatever reason, health, money the last owner could not keep the place up.
Ya, I bet it was a great place to stay at one time. That's a good point about changing ownership, or maybe an owners declining health, both are possible. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks a lot for your comment!!
I like this one! Thank you!💙💙
Glad you did and thank you very much for your comment!!
That’s a retro hotel for sure. Reminds of the expression, the “no tell hotel”. I was thinking of the movie Pyscho while I watching this, creepy. I got a 60’s vibe with this hotel. I always enjoy your videos.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for your comment!!
I would need a handrail and steps to get in and out of those baths.
Could be difficult to do safely. Thanks very much for your comment!!
This is a run-down motel from the late 50's that is on its last leg...yuck. You have to have #1 taste, vision and cleanliness to appeal to the current trade which they didn't have. Except for one thing. I bought a lamp years ago at a thrift store that I love, and they have several in white. Thanks for dragging us along!
I think those are good points. But let me ask you, why if a motel is vintage, even if well maintained, why would it still be unpopular? Glad you enjoyed it and thanks a lot for your comment!!
Salut James !
The bathroom miroir is great ! Hahaha !
Very love hôtel !!!
Thank you for the visit and your humor !😊
Glad you enjoyed it Javier et merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire!!
The reason these places are failing is because airbnb. Also,the people that may have stopped at these places has no money anymore to take a short trip.
That's a good point about air BNB and I think it definitely plays a part. Thanks very much for your comment!!
You got my wife at the end.🤣
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I LOVE LOVE you tube ALMOST as much as motels
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Good hand cuff bed frame 🤣🤣
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Kind of a creepy place that should probably just be demolished.
But what a waste. I can tell that this used to be a nice place once.
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At 17:04 I heard a faint female voice saying "help me!"
At 19:28 I heard a males voice saying "get out". Something bad happened there.
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why did they shut it down if they guests were companing about smelly rooms, broken light fixtures and dirty bed sheets and blankets?
I guess because if they are still making money then they are going to keep operating. But you can only run a place like that for so long until it becomes unprofitable
I checked reviews for this place, apparently it smelled that bad while open. 😆 So, possibly a plumbing issue.
Yes possibly, it could have also just been poor maintenance in general. Thanks very much for your comment!!
Sell it to the City or Municipalities for renovation for homeless people.
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I dd my single bed frame awe ago
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They gave up because they didn't care !!! Point Blank ! They should of kept it up and rented to low income until they could do better for their selfs. God opens doors all the time !!! God is good all the time and all the time God is good 👑 Point Blank !!!! Thank You for letting me share 😁
I think they did rent out a good portion of the building to long term tenants, some of the rooms looked as though people were living there. Thanks very much for your comment!!
Is that the Surf Side Motel in Niagara? I think I stayed there with my ex years ago lol.
It sure was. That's cool that you stayed there! Thank you very much for your comment!!
Would be great for homeless people x hi from the UK ❤
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Interesting
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