Aspiring Innkeeper Resources
A collection of useful resources for aspiring innkeepers who want to open a bed and breakfast. Includes inns for sale, consultants, articles, discussion boards, organizations, publications, seminars and more.
An interview with Mary White, author of Running a Bed and Breakfast for Dummies, and a brief review of the book.
A series of worksheets to help aspiring innkeepers plan for the future, and for a wonderful opening night at the inn! These worksheets were written by a professional innkeeper.
A free weekly email newsletter course for aspiring innkeepers.
Buying a bed and breakfast is a big commitment, usually much bigger than buying your home. It's not something that should be taken lightly, and it would be difficult to over-prepare for this purchase.
Becoming an innkeeper is a wonderful dream. But it's not simple, and you should do your homework thoroughly before welcoming your first guest. These books provide insight into what it takes to run a successful bed and breakfast.
Advice from professional innkeepers on whether or not you can make a profit running a bed and breakfast.
Active message boards where you can ask questions to professional innkeepers and get advice from people who have been there.
A first-person account of why one professional innkeeper decided to run a bed and breakfast.
The second entry into The Innkeeper's Diary -- an inside look at the life of a professional innkeeper, written by Eleanor Ames of the Bluemont Bed and Breakfats in Luray, Virginia.
The third entry into The Innkeeper's Diary -- an inside look at the life of a professional innkeeper, written by Eleanor Ames of the Bluemont Bed and Breakfats in Luray, Virginia.
The fourth entry into The Innkeeper's Diary -- an inside look at the life of a professional innkeeper, written by Eleanor Ames of the Bluemont Bed and Breakfats in Luray, Virginia.
A collection of articles written by an aspiring innkeeper as she made the shift to professional innkeeper.
A look at inns being sold for more than $1 million, plus an interview with bed and breakfast real estate specialists.
A look at the U.S. states with the most bed and breakfasts.
Ever wonder what "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" might look like with questions all about bed and breakfasts? Take this 15-question quiz to find out.
