2015 Sturgis Mustang Rally accommodations

[Laredo]

As SMR 2015 comes closer, it's time to reserve a rental if there is enough interest. I talked to Ashley at Executive Lodging today, the house we had last year is already booked. Very nice place, lot's of parking but it was only 4 bedroom.

High Stakes is still available (2012 & 2013) but trailer parking will still be a challenge.

Another option she mentioned for 2015 is Inspiration Point (6 bed, 3 car garage) but more $$

Before we make firm reservations I need to get a confirmed head count.

So far:
Tony & Cindy 2
Mitch Lisa 2
Doug 1
Tom B 1

Who else has plans to go this year? Let me know ASAP. The houses are filling up fast...

[Laredo]

Latest count...

Tony & Cindy 2
Mitch Lisa & Gabby 2.2
Doug 1
Tom B 1
Dave, Stacy, Johnny 3

[Laredo]

Bruce is in!

New count...

Tony & Cindy 2
Mitch Lisa & Gabby 2.2
Doug 1
Tom B 1
Dave, Stacy, Johnny 3
Bruce 1

[Laredo]

As of today, here are our only 3 remaining available housing options from Executive Lodging (with garages and w/o gravel roads)

High Stakes Haven - lowest price (repeat customer discount) @$3045 total, $507/night. With 10 people that's $305/person for the week, or $51/night/person.
1) Trailer parking is tight (on the street), no unhitched trailers allowed.
2) 5 bedroom (+bed in office), sleeps 16 total
3) 30 minutes to Sturgis
http://secure.executive-lodging.com/...ighStakes.aspx

Boulder Canyon Lodge - $3843 total, $642/night, with 10 people that's $384/person for the week, or $64/night/person.
1) Ample trailer parking space (this was Anna's recommendation for our group)
2) 5 bedroom +queen size Murphy bed in the great room, sleeps 14
3) Only 8 miles to Sturgis
http://secure.executive-lodging.com/...lderCanyo.aspx

Inspiration Point - $4375 total, $729/night, with 10 people that's $437/person for the week, or $73/night/person.

1) More trailer space than High Stakes, but less than Boulder Canyon
2) 6 bedroom, sleeps 18
3) 15 minutes to Sturgis
http://secure.executive-lodging.com/...spirPoint.aspx

Please let me know your preferences so we can get our reservations in before they're booked...

[Meotchh]

Well we know High Stakes Haven & know what to expect. The neighbors were also cool to deal with. But, I am up for a change of scenery. I vote Boulder Canyon for the additional trailer parking & the shorter distance to Sturgis. Of course I will have to run it by Lisa.

I almost forgot, is the garage available for use at Boulder Canyon? That was a huge benefit at High Stakes Haven.

[Laredo]

...is the garage available for use at Boulder Canyon? That was a huge benefit at High Stakes Haven.

I believe all 3 were but I will confirm for sure tomorrow.

[Laredo]

..I am up for a change of scenery....

Agreed, the place we had last year was really nice too, but it's already booked.

[brsvo]

Bolder Canyon sounds like a winner!

[tommyb]

I would agree it is nice to have the extra trailer parking for loading and unloading at the house for going back and forth to the events. Boulder Canyon seems to have plenty of space for our group too, that is my vote.

Tom

[Meotchh]

Bolder Canyon sounds like a winner!

Bruce, are you going to make it this year?

[Raven855]

Boulder Canyon. Cindy says thats the one I want.

[brsvo]

Yes Mitch I'm on the list!
When is money due??

[DaveS]

Boulder Canyon sounds great! You DID ask Ashley about the neighbors, didn't you???? Now, which car shall I bring....????

[Laredo]

...I almost forgot, is the garage available for use at Boulder Canyon? That was a huge benefit at High Stakes Haven.

Yes, I confirmed the garage is available for our use. Don't know if it is supplied like High Stakes, but we usually have everything we need toolwise covered among the group.

[Laredo]

That makes it unanimous. It's Boulder Canyon for 2015! We are reserved for check-in Sept 1, check out on Sept 7.

We have room for more if someone is willing to use the Murphy bed in the great room.

[Laredo]

..When is money due??

Once we have a final headcount, we'll divide the cost and pay individually directly to Executive Lodging. They have my credit card to hold the reservation.
I'll give it a few more weeks for a few individuals still on the fence to decide.

[tommyb]

Doug, Thanks for heading up the house search this year!

Dave, Bring the car that will make it to the final four in the autocross this year!!

[Meotchh]

Thanks for doing the work on this!

Let us know how the room selections will take place. I would assume it will be the same as years past where we had room choice determined by who paid first? As we get closer we should start a list of supplies to bring. That includes tools, cleaning supplies, food, BACON, beer & BACON.

[MikeFleming]

Do NOT forget the BACON!

[DaveS]

room selections

Yes, thanks Doug for making all the arrangements. If there is a way that Stacey, Johnny and I could comfortably share the same room, it would open up additional space for everybody else. Just a thought.
Dave