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Elizabeth's Bed & Breakfasts Blog December 2008 Archive

By Elizabeth Arneson, About.com Guide to Bed & Breakfasts since 1997

Three New B&Bs in York, Pennsylvania

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Three new bed and breakfasts are expected to open in York, Pennsylvania, in 2009, according to a report in the York Daily Record. The new inns will include a Victorian ... Read More

Potential B&B Owner Cannot Get Loan

Monday December 29, 2008
A man who wanted to turn a 19th century Italianate home in New London, Connecticut, into a bed and breakfast has been unable to get a $500,000 loan, according to ... Read More

Bed and Breakfasts in Little Rock, Arkansas

Sunday December 28, 2008
Arkansas, the Razorback State, has been called "a state which should be better known," according to the World Almanac of the U.S.A. With a population of more than 183,000, Little ... Read More

Most Unique B&BS in the Midwest U.S.

Friday December 26, 2008
There are many great destinations in the midwest United States, and any trip can be made better by a stay in a unique inn. Among my picks for the most ... Read More

Monastic Guest Rooms

Wednesday December 24, 2008
Staying in a monastery makes for a unique, restful vacation. Many monasteries offer guest rooms at reasonable rates, some for an offering of your choosing. But before you decide to ... Read More

Maui Can Have 400 Bed and Breakfasts

Monday December 22, 2008
Maui's county council has adopted an ordinance allowing up to 400 bed and breakfasts to operate on the Hawaiian island, according to a report in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. The newspaper ... Read More

Most Unique B&Bs in the Southcentral U.S.

Thursday December 18, 2008
Many delightful bed and breakfasts welcome visitors to the southcentral United States, including inns across Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Among my picks for the most unique bed and breakfasts ... Read More

New Treehouse B&B Moving Forward

Wednesday December 17, 2008
A treehouse bed and breakfast in King County, Washington, is moving forward after local officials reversed course and decided to help the builder obtain permits rather than order him to ... Read More

Top 5 Cookie Recipes from B&B Innkeepers

Monday December 15, 2008
We're officially in the middle of the holiday season now, which means it's time to cook some great cookies. It's hard to beat these wonderful cookie recipes submitted by professional ... Read More

Birchwood Inn - More Than 200 Years Old

Sunday December 14, 2008
The Birchwood Inn has been welcoming guests for more than 225 years. The core of the house, most likely the oldest home in Lenox, Massachusetts, dates from 1766-67 and was ... Read More

What Time Do You Prefer to be Served Breakfast?

Friday December 12, 2008
Some bed and breakfasts gives guests good latitude in choosing what time they'll be served breakfast, but others have one very specific time when everyone gets served. What time do ... Read More

Eco-Friendly Inn in Morrisville, Vermont

Thursday December 11, 2008
Thistledown Inn Bed and Breakfast in Morrisville, Vermont, is an accredited "green hotel," meeting standards established by the state as part of its Green Hotels in the Green Mountain State ... Read More

Most Unique B&Bs in the Southeast U.S.

Wednesday December 10, 2008
The southeast United States is a lovely place to visit, with mostly temperate weather and many wonderful bed and breakfasts. Among my picks for the most unique bed and breakfasts ... Read More

Rush House Bed and Breakfast - Washington, Pennsylvania

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Tucked away in a small community in southwest Pennsylvania, about 40 minutes south of Pittsburgh, is the Rush House Bed and Breakfast. Innkeepers Costa and Madonna Maroulis recently told the ... Read More

Bed and Breakfast Gift Certificates

Monday December 8, 2008
If you're interested in buying a bed and breakfast gift certificate this holiday season, here's some advice. First, take a look at our feature on things you should consider before ... Read More

Lighthouse B&B Needs New Inkeepers

Sunday December 7, 2008
East Brother Light Station, set on an island off the coast of Richmond, California, is looking for new innkeepers. But before you send an application to the nonprofit East Brother ... Read More

Denton, Texas, Bed and Breakfasts on Tour

Sunday December 7, 2008
Five bed and breakfasts in Denton County, Texas, are open to the public today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the American Association of University Women's Holiday ... Read More

New Oklahoma B&B Open for Tours

Sunday December 7, 2008
The new Vintage Inn Bed and Breakfast in Alva, Oklahoma, is open for tours today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every Sunday through the second Sunday in January ... Read More

Cozy Up With Art at Michigan B&B

Saturday December 6, 2008
Albion Heritage Bed and Breakfast in Albion, Michigan, is hosting its fifth annual "Cozy Up With Art" event today at the inn. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests can ... Read More

Most Unique B&Bs in the Northeast U.S.

Tuesday December 2, 2008
The northeast United States has a rich history, and that history has given us some wonderful bed and breakfasts. Among my picks for the most unique bed and breakfasts in ... Read More
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