Quote Originally Posted by Midwest Michael View Post
Interesting, I looked at both of those places on a random weekday in June, and my experience still held true.

KOA's most basic cabin was a tiny bit cheaper in Durango at $57. That was about $5 less than a handful of budget motels, but the cabin also doesn't have its own bathroom. Most of the cabins were still more expensive than motels.

In Monterey, a KOA cabin was far more expensive at $90 a night, with a 2 night minimum, compared to several budget motels in the $50-60 range.

Obviously, rates for anything are going to depend upon exact dates, but even in the best case, personally, I have a hard time calling a cabin without linens or bathrooms "super cheap" when you can get a regular motel room for $5-10 more.
I included it as an option since it is a reasonable one depending on where one is and the hotel choices they'll find available. The great thing about options is they leave you open to different things, you can use it or not, totally up to you.