Johnny CASH King Room - Starkville City Jail

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Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Starkville, MS
  • Place, Starkville Community Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mississippi State University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Dudy Noble Field at Polk–DeMent Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About this property

Johnny CASH King Room - Starkville City Jail

Welcome to the Far Out Motel, just a stone`s throw from MSU!

Crash in Cash’s Room

In 1965, Johnny Cash checked into this motel after a show at MSU. A few drinks later, he was arrested for picking flowers. That night inspired his song “Starkville City Jail`

Now you can stay in the legendary room, where the Man in Black laid his head before making country music history.

Step into a blast from the past with our retro-inspired rooms, revamped with a modern twist for your ultimate comfort.

🚗 Location: Easy access from highways for your road trip 🚘

🛏️ Room Types: Cozy rooms with comfy beds 🛋️ (kitchenettes also available)

🌙 Vibes: Retro meets modern ✨ - perfect for travelers who love a unique stay!

📶 Wi-Fi: High-speed internet for all your needs 📱💻

🚿 Bathrooms: Clean, private, and stocked with essentials 🧼🚿

🍳 Amenities: Fridge, microwave, and coffee maker for your convenience 🍽️☕

🌞 Outdoor Space: Relax under the stars 🌟 with a peaceful courtyard 🌿

💤 Sleep Easy: A perfect place to rest after a long day of adventures 🛌

✨ Book your stay at Far Out Motel – Starkville`s most fun and funky hideaway! 🏨

Crash in Cash’s Room

In the early hours of May 11, 1965, after a concert at Mississippi State University, Johnny Cash checked into Room 22 at the Far Out Motel. Later that night, he was arrested for public drunkenness after picking flowers from a local yard, an incident that landed him in the Oktibbeha County Jail and inspired his song “Starkville City Jail.”

In the song, Cash even mentions staying at a motel before his arrest, that motel was ours, and is still here, preserved with a nod to the history that unfolded within its walls.

Now, you can book a night in the same room where the Man in Black stayed, a unique piece of music lore right here in Starkville.
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Starkville Community Theatre.
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Starkville Community Theatre and Moncrief Park
This bed & breakfast offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Starkville bed & breakfast is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

489440

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