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Review of Stovepipe Wells Village

It was my first time in Death Valley and, as a die...

It was my first time in Death Valley and, as a die-hard fan of extremes, I went all by my self in August. I can't even begin to put into words how perfect my trip was. I spent two nights at the Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel and couldn't have been more pleased with the service. The rooms were far nicer than I was expecting and I never had a problem with the AC (though I don't think I ever got "cold" water in the shower ahha). The food at the Saloon is super delicious (I was advertised the pizza, but the angus burger is also perfection). I didn't get a chance to use the pool as I was always out and about. The general store is super convenient. Driving by Furnace Creek, I think I much more prefer the quiet solitude of Stovepipe Wells. My view of the flat landscape was fantastic; I could hardly stop looking out on the porch. The only issue is that it's rather far from all the Death Valley hotspots, but I didn't mind all the driving--after all, that's part of the magic of Death Valley is experiencing those long drives in the middle of no where, seeing the variety of desert landscape that the park has to offer. I did love the closeness to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, which was by far one of my favorite places to explore! Stovepipe Wells has plenty of ice, too. Finally, the hotel clerk who checked me in was super nice and just as excited for me!