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Bruce from O'Fallon IL on 5/26/2009 4:57:24 PM:
I've stayed in the hostel twice and had great experiences both times. First time, two years ago, I had the place to myself (probably because it was 95 degrees all week and nobody else was crazy enough to cycle). The second time was Memorial weekend. My daughter and I stayed. Another guy was there when we arrived and he was very friendly and helpful. A little later, a nice family arrived and took the upstairs. Great place to get a hot shower and avoid setting up the tent.

Jim's bar across the street was closed, but he opened it to serve us pizza and drinks. The elderly lady to the left of the hostel actually called him to make sure he was in. She's friendly and helpful. He's a hoot. Love's to sing karaoke. anyway, he saved us from living off granola bars that evening. Thanks Jim.

 
Kyle from Bolivar, MO on 5/27/2009 8:24:44 AM:
Well, I'm the other guy Jim is talking about that stayed overnight on the lower floor with him and his daughter. Very nice father/daughter and would have enjoyed traveling the whole trail with them. After reading a post on April 2nd that complained about some dead flies and heater not working...so what? How can anybody have anything negative to say about a place to stay that only costs $5 providing shelter, a hot shower, no mosquitos, a mattress, and best of all air conditioning. And for a bonus to bikers, it even has a shop in the back set up to work on your bike with stocked tools if need be. This place is wonderful after a long day on the trail. Many thanks to the late Mrs. Turner who donated this shelter to the state who was a long-time resident of the area. P.S. You have to pay a visit to Jim who operates the Bar & Grill next door. He's a special person and will take care of you.

 
Bicycleguy61 from St. Clair on 5/28/2009 2:09:44 PM:
I also stayed at this hostel during my trip last year, and I thoroughly enjoyed staying in this quaint little town. I wish there were more places like this on the KATY. And, yes, Jim next door is a very friendly, accomodating guy. The burger he fried up for me was just what I needed after a day's ride. I'm hoping to make a two day trip next week and stay at the Turner House for my training for the DNR trip in a few weeks.