Station 66 owner opens Vega Motel residence as Airbnb

The owner of the acclaimed Station 66 Airbnb site in Vega, Texas, opened the residence of the Vega Motel in town to overnight travelers, as well. The Facebook page for the closed Route 66 motel made the announcement Thursday, calling it The Lucky Horseshoe @ Vega Motel. Here's the listing on the Airbnb site itself: … Continue reading Station 66 owner opens Vega Motel residence as Airbnb

Should Airbnb sites on Route 66 undergo more regulation?

While Airbnb has been controversial in larger cities for years, the use of people's homes for overnight lodging is being cussed and discussed in smaller cities -- including those on Route 66. WGLT, a public radio station at Illinois State University, recently dived into the issue and the case of Kevin Lewis' 103-year-old house in … Continue reading Should Airbnb sites on Route 66 undergo more regulation?

New owners intend to revive Vega Motel

The new co-owner of the Vega Motel in Vega, Texas -- who also owns a new AirBnB site along Route 66 in town -- aims to restore and eventually reopen the Route 66 motel that's been closed to overnight travelers for more than 10 years. Vega resident Karen Friemel Fangman, along with her brother Barry … Continue reading New owners intend to revive Vega Motel