Lava is a ghost town during the off season, as my friends and I found when we visited in October. Pity that because the colder months are a perfect time to soak in the hot springs. This inn and spa has 3 large pools, 2 (Aztec and Therapy) of which the locals regularly enjoy and 1 (The River Pool) that is accessed primarily by guests. The River Pool is the smallest but the most intimate-and it was just gorgeous at night with the leaves of a large tree spilling into the water and the river murmuring alongside the grounds. Our accommodations were large and adequate in this former hospital, but a tad...creepy. Supposedly there is a ghost but other than the weird and slightly smelly vibe I got there was no sign. Our room included a toilet and a large bath...but they were not partitioned off for privacy. And well...a girl like me likes to shut a door and powder her nose privately. That wasn't too much of a problem as their were restrooms just down the hall. The proprietor was very cool and chatted with us about the history and the goings on of the town. Slinking about the place were a couple of ultra furry and friendly cats that were probably the real ""owners"" of the establishment.
Great place. Would stay there again and possibly hunt ghosts.
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