Refinish floors (choosing stain)

[Adam Drummond]

i am having some 80 year old oak floors refinished this week on a rental that i own.  i want to go with a lighter color.  has anyone ever went without using stain, and just kept the natural color.  of course, i am going to get multiple coats of poly to finish it off.  i figured lighter color will definately hide scratches.  all rooms are pretty small, and hopefully light colored floors make it feel brighter.  any ideas, or pictures of floors that you have refinished??  

thanks,

adam