The 15 best affordable staycations in the US, according to Tripadvisor

Location: Kuttawa, Kentucky

Closest major city: 1 hour and 45 minutes from Bowling Green, Kentucky

In a nutshell: A small, mom-and-pop establishment close to a number of Cumberland River attractions, including Kuttawa Harbor Marina, Venture River Water Park, and Mineral Mounds Golf Course.

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Location: Bar Harbor, Maine

Closest major city: 1 hour from Bangor, Maine

In a nutshell: A waterfront property with a private pebble beach on Mount Desert Island consisting of a motel, cottages, and suites just 2.5 miles from the entrance to Acadia National Park.

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Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Closest major city: 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh

In a nutshell: A centrally located Comfort Inn close to downtown Pittsburgh. Travelers consistently praise its attentive staff. A visitor in February called it the best Comfort Inn they have ever stayed in.

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Location: Daytona Beach, Florida

Closest major city: 50 minutes from Orlando, Florida

In a nutshell: Located steps from the world famous Daytona Speedway, the Quality Inn offers fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and homemade lemonade to guests daily.

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Location: Red Lodge, Montana

Closest major city: 1 hour from Billings, Montana

In a nutshell: A Bavarian-style lodge located at the starting pointing for the Beartooth Highway, which runs from Red Lodge, Montana to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

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Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Closest major city: 4 hours from Lansing, Michigan

In a nutshell: One traveler describes the Plaza Motor Motel as "unexpected luxury at budget price." Surrounded by flower beds, the motel is less than 10 minutes from Lake Superior.

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Location: Clarion, Pennsylvania

Closest major city: 1 hour and 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In a nutshell: A brand new, 68-room inn located 10 minutes from downtown Clarion with pet-friendly rooms available.

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Location: Holmes Beach, Florida

Closest major city: 1 hour from Tampa, Florida

In a nutshell: A small, family-run resort just a short walk from Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island with four individiually decorated 2-bedroom apartments, two 1-bedroom cottages, and a gated pool.

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Location: Houston, Texas

Closest major city: 20 minutes from midtown Houston

In a nutshell: A pet-friendly family hotel located on the Sam Houston Parkway with easy access to Houston Beltway, Chinatown, Reliant Stadium, Minute Maid Park and the Toyota Center.

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Location: Gorham, New Hampshire

Closest major city: 1 hour and 45 minutes from Concord, New Hampshire

In a nutshell: Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Mt. Madison Inn & Suites comes with a heated pool, hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor grills.

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Location: Branson West, Missouri

Closest major city: 50 minutes from Springfield, Missouri

In a nutshell: A family-run motel located next door to Silver Dollar City theme park, minutes from Table Rock Lake and Branson's live concerts and shows.

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Location: Rockdale, Texas

Closest major city: 1 hour from Austin, Texas

In a nutshell: This historic hotel dates back to 1918 and consists of individually decorated standalone cottages, suites, and hotel rooms. "Walking into the courtyard is like a trip back in time to the motor courts of the '50s," one traveler wrote.

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Location: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Closest major city: 1 hour from Fayetteville, Arkansas

In a nutshell: Close to Eureka Springs' best shops and restaurants, this inn boasts outdoor decks for relaxing and a trolley stop outside its entrance.

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Location: Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

Closest major city: 50 minutes from Wilmington, North Carolina

In a nutshell: This privately-owned hotel is located a 5-minute drive from North Topsail Beach and is close to shopping, dining, and nightlife as well as the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

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Location: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Closest major city: 1 hour from Fayetteville, Arkansas

In a nutshell: This quant and comfortable inn with a pool is located across the street from the Eureka Springs' Pine Mountain Jamboree theater and a Harley Davidson shop. According to the inn's website, it is a starting point for many motorcycle tours.

Source: Tripadvisor