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Aspiring Innkeeper Worksheets
A collection of worksheets for aspiring bed and breakfast innkeepers. Topics covered include startup costs, family considerations, zoning issues, and many more.
Treehouse Bed and Breakfasts
A look at treehouse accommodations, including some which are more than 50 feet off the ground.
Manhattan Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts in Manhattan, including Chelsea, Gramercy Park, and Greenwich Village.
Baked Oatmeal Recipe
A recipe for baked oatmeal, submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Belgian Waffles Recipe
A recipe for Belgian waffles, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Lighthouse Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts located at lighthouses along the east coast of the United States, including some of the most remote getaways available in the United States.
The Reality of Starting a B&B
A look at the reality of starting a bed and breakfast, from the eyes of a professional innkeeper.
Raspberry Muffins Recipe
A raspberry muffins breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Tori Spelling: Innkeeper
Information about actress Tori Spelling's bed and breakfast, Chateau La Rue, in southern California.
Door County, Wisconsin
All the resources you need to plan a trip to Door County, Wisconsin, including a collection of links to the county's many wonderful bed and breakfasts.
Starting a Bed and Breakfast
These important decisions need to be made before you open the doors to your bed and breakfast.
Monastic Guest Rooms
Staying in a monastery makes for a unique, quiet vacation. Plan your monastic getaway with these resources.
Haunted Bed and Breakfasts
A collection of haunted bed and breakfasts for those occasions when you want a ghost instead of a host. In each listing, the innkeeper tells us about the ghost in his/her own words.
Castle Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts set in castles in the eastern United States and Canada.
New Orleans French Quarter
Bed and breakfasts located in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Startup Costs at a B&B
A simple worksheet designed to help aspiring B&B innkeepers identify the costs of starting a bed and breakfast.
Making Money at a B&B
How much money can you make running a bed and breakfast in your home? This article, written for aspiring B&B innkeepers, will help you understand the financial considerations.
Baked French Toast Recipe
A baked French toast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Innkeeper Skills Self-Test
A self-administered quiz designed to help you understand if your strengths and weaknesses are suited to being a bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
A recipe for cinnamon French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
A peanut butter oatmeal cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Top 5 Unique B&B Getaways
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfast getaways.
How do I become an innkeeper?
An answer to the question: I want to open a bed and breakfast. Where do I start? Part of a FAQ about bed and breakfasts.
Luxury B&B Resorts
Luxury bed and breakfast resorts, offering three meals a day. Great for getaways when price doesn't matter -- or just to dream about.
Buying a Bed and Breakfast
Things you should consider before buying a bed and breakfast.
Luxury Bed and Breakfasts
Luxury bed and breakfasts for those times when price doesn't matter -- or just to dream about.
Bed and Breakfasts for Sale
A list of the best online listings of bed and breakfasts for sale.
Underwater Accommodations
A look at Jules' Undersea Lodge, accommodations you have to scuba dive to get into.
The Reality of Starting a B&B
Page two of an article about the reality of starting a bed and breakfast, written by a professional innkeeper.
B&B Rules and Regulations
Bed and breakfast owners need to be aware of many laws and regulations. This page introduces you to some of the most common.
Create a Romantic Getaway
How to fill your next bed and breakfast getaway with romance.
Lizzie Borden B&B
Information about the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Massachusetts, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Writing a B&B Business Plan
Developing a detailed plan for your bed and breakfast will help assure that you turn a profit.
Brooklyn Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts located in Brooklyn, New York City.
Best B&Bs in the United States
The best bed and breakfasts in the United States, as chosen by voters at BedandBreakfast.com.
A Garden in Chelsea B&B
Information about A Garden in Chelsea, a bed and breakfast in Manhattan, New York City.
Boat and Breakfasts
Information about boats and yachts offering overnight accommodations, similar to bed and breakfasts.
Treehouse Cottages
Staying in the Treehouse Cottages in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, makes for a unique getaway.
Most Unique B&Bs
A look at some of the most unique and unusual bed and breakfasts around the world. The list includes an enhanced treehouse, accomodations in a cave and much more.
What is a Bed and Breakfast?
Some basic information on what constitutes a bed and breakfast, part of a series of worksheets for aspiring innkeepers.
Being a Good B&B Host
Thoughts on how to be a good bed and breakfast innkeeper, written specifically for aspiring innkeepers.
The Inn on 23rd
A profile of the Inn on 23rd, a bed and breakfast in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Myths About Bed and Breakfasts
A look at the top 10 myths about bed and breakfasts.
Castle B&Bs in Europe
Bed and breakfasts set in European castles, both historic and modern.
Treehouse Cabins in the Ozarks
A profile of The Treehouse Cabins at the River of Life Farm in Dora, Missouri, overlooking the North Fork River.
The Inn at Irving Place - NYC
A profile of The Inn at Irving Place, a bed and breakfast in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Sleep in a Train Car
Bed and breakfast-style accommodations inside train cars in Pennsylvania and Texas.
Fall Foliage Tour
A fall foliage tour with links to some great bed and breakfasts.
Family Considerations
A look at some of the family considerations which arise when running a bed and breakfast.
B&B Food Service Requirements
A look at the issues innkeepers need to consider when serving food in a bed and breakfast.
Greenwich Village Habitue
A profile of Greenwich Village Habitue in Manhattan, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
2005 Most Romantic Inns
The top 10 most romantic bed and breakfasts for 2005, as chosen by American Historic Inns, Inc., publisher of more than 2.5 million bed and breakfast guidebooks.
Resources for B&B Newbies
Are you new to the world of bed and breakfasts? Get off to a good start with these resources for bed and breakfast newbies.
Marketing Your B&B
Tips for current and aspiring innkeepers on how to market your bed and breakfast effectively.
Train-Related B&Bs
Bed and Breakfasts with a connection to the railroad across the U.S. and Canda, with some international destinations.
Advice for Aspiring Innkeepers
Advice and tips for aspiring innkeepers, stright from the mouths of professional innkeepers.
Romantic Items for B&Bs
A list of some items you can bring to a bed and breakfast to make your stay even more romantic.
Favorite Cleaning Supplies
A collection of tips on the best cleaning supplies, all from professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Top 10 B&B Pet Peeves
My top 10 pet peeves at bed and breakfasts, compiled by a traveler who loves B&Bs and always prefers them to motels.
Bear Mountain Lodge - Exterior - Romantic Bed and Breakfast - Bethlehem - New Hampshire
A photo of the exterior of Bear Mountain Lodge, a romantic bed and breakfast in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
Trail Mix Cookies Recipe
A trail mix cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
San Francisco B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts near the beach, the bay, the bridge and the bustling streets of San Francisco. This page focuses on Hayes Valley, Pacific Heights, Castro / Mission District and Noe Valley.
Gettysburg Bed and Breakfasts
Information about bed and breakfasts in the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Naming a Bed and Breakfast
Things that new innkeepers should consider before deciding on a name for their bed and breakfast.
Pamper Your Guests
Tips for innkeepers who want to pamper the guests who stay at their bed and breakfast.
Stuffed French Toast Recipe
A recipe for stuffed French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Underground B&Bs
These bed and breakfasts are literally underground -- dug out of the earth in and around Coober Pedy, Australia.
Abingdon Guest House
A profile of Abingdon Guest House, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village.
Inns for Sale - Interviews
Interviews with two innkeepers who decided to get out of the bed and breakfast business for different reasons.
Top 10 Romantic Inns of 2000
Descriptions of the top 10 most romantic inns in America, as chosen by American Historic Inns, publisher of more than 2.4 million bed and breakfast guidebooks. Inns in Florida, Virginia, California, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina and more.
Bed and Breakfasts FAQ
A FAQ all about bed and breakfasts, answering frequently asked questions about B&Bs.
Making a Good Impression
How a bed and breakfast innkeeper can make a good impression on his or her guests.
What size will our bed be?
An answer to the question: what size will our bed be if we stay in a bed and breakfast? Part of a FAQ about bed and breakfasts.
Casa de la Paz - Haunted B&B
Information about Casa De La Paz Bayfront in St. Augustine, Florida, a haunted bed and breakfast.
The Mayflower Inn
A look at The Mayflower Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Washington, Connecticut.
West Eleventh Townhouse Apts.
A profile of West Eleventh Townhouse Apartments in Manhattan, New York City's Greenwich Village.
Boat and Breakfasts U.S. East
Information about boat and breakfasts in Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
Bermuda Bed and Breakfasts
A look at bed and breakfasts in Bermuda, a subtropical jewel a short journey from the east coast of the United States.
B&B Zoning Issues
A worksheet for aspiring innkeepers, designed to help you understand issues related to zoning for bed and breakfasts.
Making a B&B Reservation
Issues to consider and ask about before you make a reservation at a bed and breakfast.
New Orleans Garden District
Bed and breakfasts in the Garden District of New Orleans.
A Five-Day Treehouse Stay
A profile of the Five-Day Treehouse Stay, a unique getaway in Anchorage, Alaska.
Cregg Castle
The Cregg Castle in Carrandulla, Co. Galway, Ireland, was originally built in 1648.
San Francisco Boat & Breakfast
An interview with innkeepers Jack and Gayle Carpentier, who ran a boat and breakfast in the San Francisco area.
Tree Houses of Hana, Maui
A profile of Tree Houses of Hana, Maui, located in Hawaii.
Cedar House Inn & Yurts
Cedar House Inn & Yurts in Dahlonega, Georgia, is a unique bed and breakfast. In this interview, the innkeepers explain why they decided to offer yurts as guest accommodations.
German Apple Pancakes
An oven baked German apple pancakes breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Romantic New York City
A look at some of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in New York City.
Lebkuchen Cookies Recipe
A lebkuchen cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
The Mill House Inn
A feature about the historic Mill House Inn, a bed and breakfast in East Hampton, New York.
A Murder Mystery Experience
A murder mystery weekend at the Harry Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, turns out to be a lot of fun for me, my husband, and our friends.
Enjoy a Murder Mystery Weekend
Tips on how to get the most enjoyment out of a murder mystery weekend at a bed and breakfast.
Casa Machaya Oaxaca - Guest Bedroom - Bed and Breakfast - Mexico
The guest bedroom at Casa Machaya Oaxaca, a bed and breakfast in Oaxaca, Mexico.
From an Innkeeper's Journal
An interview with the author of Notes from an Innkeeper's Journal, a book about the life of a bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Books for Aspiring Innkeepers
A look at the best books written for aspiring innkeepers, to help understand what goes into opening and running a successful bed and breakfast.
Swedish Scones Recipe
A recipe for Swedish scones submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Bed and Breakfast Cookbooks
One of the best reasons to stay in a bed and breakfast is the delicious and unique breakfasts you get to eat. These cookbooks include recipes from professional innkeepers so you can recreate their magic touch right in your own home.
Unique B&Bs in Midwest U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the midwest United States.
Unique B&Bs in Northeast U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the northeast United States.
The Barbican Bed and Breakfast
A profile of The Barbican, a bed and breakfast in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Post Ranch Inn
A look at Post Ranch Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Big Sur, California.
Pina Colada Pancakes Recipe
A pina colada pancakes breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
A raspberry thumbprint cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Best Cookie Recipes
Links to some great cookie recipes submitted by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Charleston, South Carolina
Information about the great bed and breakfasts located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, including a collection of links to bed and breakfasts built before 1905.
Assigning Jobs at a B&B
A list of common jobs at a bed and breakfast in a worksheet format to help you assign family members to the tasks.
Marketing Your B&B
Page two of a feature about marketing your bed and breakfast.
Innsitting
A look at the life of a professional innsitter -- what they do and how they do it.
Norumbega Inn - Maine
A profile of the Norumbega Inn, a castle bed and breakfast in Camden, Maine.
Story Inn - Nashville, Indiana
A profile of Story Inn, a bed and breakfast in Nashville, Indiana.
Romantic San Francisco B&Bs
A look at some of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in San Francisco.
Visiting Tuscany, Italy
All about planning a trip to Tuscany, Italy, including how to find a great bed and breakfast.
Bronx, Queens, Staten Island
Bed and breakfasts in the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens boroughs of New York City.
Williamsburg, Virginia B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts near the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Williamsburg, Virginia B&Bs
Information about visiting the colonial town of Williamsburg, Virginia, including links to many great bed and breakfasts.
Faubourg Marigny B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts in the Faubourg Marigny, a neighborhood in New Orleans.
Chadwick Inn - Door County, WI
A profile of The Chadwick Inn, an 1895 bed and breakfast in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Jailhouse Bed and Breakfasts
Renovated jails may not be the first thing you think of for a getaway weekend, but these bed and breakfasts prove that old jails can be turned into welcoming inns.
Boat and Breakfasts U.S. West
Information about boat and breakfasts in California, Oregon and Washington.
Captain Lord Mansion - Marylord Room - Romantic Bed and Breakfast - Kennebunkport - Maine
A photo of the Marylord Room at Captain Lord Mansion, a romantic bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Unique B&Bs in Southeast U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the southeast United States.
Blantyre - Luxury B&B
A look at Blantyre, a luxury bed and breakfast in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Inn at Irving Place - NYC
A look at The Inn at Irving Place, a luxury bed and breakfast in New York City's Gramercy Park neighborhood.
JailHouse Inn B&B
A look at the JailHouse Inn Bed and Breakfast in Preston, Minnesota.
Luxury Bed and Breakfast Resorts - When Price Doesn't Matter
Luxury bed and breakfast resorts, offering three meals a day. Great for getaways when price doesn't matter -- or just to dream about.
Marietta, Pennsylvania
Information about bed and breakfasts in the Lancaster County town of Marietta, Pennsylvania.
Homespun Farm Haunted B&B
Information about Homespun Farm in Griswold, Connecticut, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Pond House B&B - Vermont
A look at The Pond House Bed and Breakfast near Woodstock, Vermont, including an interview with the innkeeper.
Do Innkeepers Make a Profit?
Professional innkeepers discuss whether or not you can make a good profit running a bed and breakfast.
What is a bed and breakfast?
An answer to the question: what is a bed and breakfast? Part of a FAQ about bed and breakfasts.
Chocolate Banana Loaf Recipe
A chocolate banana loaf breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Sugar Cookies with Options
A sugar cookies with options recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
A brown sugar shortbread cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Castle Inn Riverside - Kansas
Information about The Castle Inn Riverside, a bed and breakfast in Wichita, Kansas.
Brass Lantern Inn Haunted B&B
A profile of the Brass Lantern Inn in Stowe, Vermont, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Mary Daheim Interview
An interview with Mary Daheim, the author of more than 20 bed and breakfast mystery novels.
Best B&B Amenities
A look at some of the fabulous amenities offered at bed and breakfasts.
Nora Roberts to Open Inn
Author Nora Roberts is planning to open a bed and breakfast in Maryland.
How to Suggest a Listing - Bed and Breakfasts
Information for innkeepers: how to get your inn or event listed on this site.
Arabian Horse Inn - Exterior - Romantic Bed and Breakfast - Sudbury - Massachusetts
A photo of the exterior of Arabian Horse Inn, a romantic bed and breakfast in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
The Captain Lord Mansion
Information about The Captain Lord Mansion, a bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine.
The Inn at Little Washington
A look at The Inn at Little Washington, a luxury bed and breakfast in Washington, Virginia.
The Black Walnut Guest House
A profile of The Black Walnut Guest House, a bed and breakfast in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin.
Microwaves for Guests?
Advice for bed and breakfast innkeepers on whether or not to provide microwave ovens for guest use.
Finding the Perfect B&B
Practical tips on finding the perfect bed and breakfast for your next getaway.
Kokopelli's Cave B&B
A profile of Kokopelli's Cave Bed and Breakfast in Farmington, New Mexico.
Thornewood Castle Haunted B&B
Information about Thornewood Castle in Tacoma, Washington, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Pineapple Coffee Cake Recipe
A delicious pineapple sour cream coffee cake recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Melting Moments Cookie Recipe
A melting moments cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Silver Thatch Inn - Historic
A look at the historic Silver Thatch Inn, a bed and breakfast in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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