Red Roof Inn DeFuniak Springs

Red Roof Inn DeFuniak Springs sits on Green Acres Drive at Interstate 10 Exit 70, the State Highway 285 interchange near Mossy Head. Although it carries a DeFuniak Springs address, it is about 15 miles west of downtown, closer to Crestview, Eglin Air Force Base and Niceville than to Lake DeFuniak. The two-story motel was built in 2001.

The chain’s pet policy is the main draw here. Up to two pets are allowed per room, and the first pet stays free, with a nightly charge for a second. Rooms include a microwave and mini refrigerator, and there are accessible rooms and parking. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and there is free coffee in the lobby and a business center. There is no pool and no breakfast service, so plan to eat at the exit or in Crestview.

Blackstone Golf Course is about two miles away, and the Sasquatch Zoo is a short drive. SR 285 runs south through Eglin to Niceville, Valparaiso and the Mid-Bay Bridge toward Destin, which makes this exit handy for anyone working on base or heading to the bay. Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport is roughly a 30 minute drive.

This is a practical stop for travelers with dogs, I-10 drivers who want a simple room without a detour, and base contractors who need a budget option on the north side of Eglin.