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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Baked Oatmeal Recipe
A recipe for baked oatmeal, submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Treehouse Bed and Breakfasts
A look at treehouse accommodations, including some which are more than 50 feet off the ground.
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.
Lebkuchen Cookies Recipe
A lebkuchen cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Belgian Waffles Recipe
A recipe for Belgian waffles, submitted by innkeepers Betsy and Karol Paterman of the Glynn House Inn in Ashland, New Hampshire.
Luxury B&B Resorts
Here's a look at some luxury bed and breakfast resorts which offer three meals a day. They're great for getaways when price doesn't matter -- or just to dream about.
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.
Baked French Toast Recipe
A baked French toast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
New Orleans French Quarter
Bed and breakfasts located in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
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.
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.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
A peanut butter oatmeal cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Manhattan Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts in Manhattan, including Chelsea, Gramercy Park, and Greenwich Village.
Monastic Guest Rooms
Staying in a monastery makes for a unique, quiet vacation. Plan your monastic getaway with these resources.
Starting a Bed and Breakfast
These important decisions need to be made before you open the doors to your bed and breakfast.
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.
Raspberry Muffins Recipe
A raspberry muffins breakfast recipe submitted by innkeepers Becky and Charlie Mallar of The 1785 Inn in North Conway, New Hampshire.
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.
Treehouse Cottages
Staying in the Treehouse Cottages in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, makes for a unique getaway.
Lighthouses: East Coast U.S.
A look at bed and breakfasts in converted lighthouses on the east coast of the United States.
Marketing Your B&B
Tips for current and aspiring innkeepers on how to market your bed and breakfast effectively.
Writing a B&B Business Plan
Developing a detailed plan for your bed and breakfast will help assure that you turn a profit. This worksheet will help you write a good business plan.
Peppermint Cookies Recipe
A peppermint cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
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.
Castle Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts set in castles in the eastern United States and Canada.
Underwater Accommodations
A look at Jules' Undersea Lodge, underwater accommodations you have to scuba dive to get into.
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.
French Lace Cookies Recipe
A French lace cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Best Cookie Recipes
Links to some great cookie recipes submitted by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Naming a Bed and Breakfast
Things that new innkeepers should consider before deciding on a name for their bed and breakfast.
Macaroons Cookie Recipe
A macaroons cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Out 'n' About Treehouse
A profile of Out 'n' About Treehouse Treesort, treehouse accommodations in Takilma, Oregon.
Bed and Breakfasts for Sale
A list of the best online listings of bed and breakfasts for sale.
Top 5 Unique B&B Getaways
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfast getaways.
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
A raspberry thumbprint cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Haunted Bed and Breakfasts
Some of the most haunted bed and breakfast inns around the world.
Sugar Cookies with Options
A sugar cookies with options recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Advice for Aspiring Innkeepers
Advice and tips for aspiring innkeepers, stright from the mouths of professional innkeepers.
1822 Bougainvillea House
A profile of the 1822 Bougainvillea House, a bed and breakfast in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Best B&B Amenities
A look at some of the fabulous amenities offered at bed and breakfasts.
Do Innkeepers Make a Profit?
Professional innkeepers discuss whether or not you can make a good profit running a bed and breakfast.
Buying a Bed and Breakfast
Things you should consider before buying a bed and breakfast.
Cranberry Apple Bread Recipe
A cranberry apple bread breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Melting Moments Cookie Recipe
A melting moments cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
A brown sugar shortbread cookies recipe submitted by the innkeeper at Bedford Inn in Cape May, New Jersey.
B&B Food Service Requirements
A look at the issues innkeepers need to consider when serving food in a bed and breakfast.
Underground B&Bs
These bed and breakfasts are literally underground -- dug out of the earth in and around Coober Pedy, Australia.
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.
Pamper Your Guests
Tips for innkeepers who want to pamper the guests who stay at their bed and breakfast.
Castle B&Bs in Europe
Bed and breakfasts set in European castles, both historic and modern.
Boat and Breakfasts
Information about boats and yachts offering overnight accommodations, similar to bed and breakfasts.
Being a Good B&B Host
Thoughts on how to be a good bed and breakfast innkeeper, written specifically for aspiring innkeepers.
Family Considerations
A look at some of the family considerations which arise when running a bed and breakfast.
Myths About Bed and Breakfasts
A look at the top 10 myths about bed and breakfasts.
B&B Zoning Issues
A worksheet for aspiring innkeepers, designed to help you understand issues related to zoning for bed and breakfasts.
Luxury Bed and Breakfasts
Luxury bed and breakfasts for those times when price doesn't matter -- or just to dream about.
Best B&Bs in the United States
The best bed and breakfasts in the United States, as chosen by voters at BedandBreakfast.com.
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.
Casa de la Paz - Haunted B&B
A profile of Casa De La Paz Bayfront in St. Augustine, Florida, a haunted 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.
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.
Cranberry Nut Muffins Recipe
A cranberry nut muffins breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
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.
Little Palm Island - Florida
A look at Little Palm Island, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Little Torch Key, Florida.
Bourbon Balls Candy Recipe
A bourbon balls candy recipe submitted by the innkeeper at Bedford Inn in Cape May, New Jersey.
Bedford Post Inn - New York
A profile of the Bedford Post Inn, a bed and breakfast in Bedford, New York, owned by Richard Gere and his wife Carey Lowell.
Create a Romantic Getaway
How to fill your next bed and breakfast getaway with romance.
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.
Trail Mix Cookies Recipe
A trail mix cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Lodge at Glendorn - Pa.
A look at The Lodge at Glendorn, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Running a B&B for Dummies
An interview with Mary White, author of Running a Bed and Breakfast for Dummies, and a brief review of the book.
Twin Farms - Vermont
A look at Twin Farms, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Barnard, Vermont.
Sleep in a Train Car
Bed and breakfast-style accommodations inside train cars in Pennsylvania and Texas.
Buying a B&B in a Bad Economy
Things aspiring innkeepers should know before buying a bed and breakfast in a bad economy, including interviews with two industry experts.
Bed and Breakfasts FAQ
A FAQ all about bed and breakfasts, answering frequently asked questions about B&Bs.
Pineapple Coffee Cake Recipe
A delicious pineapple sour cream coffee cake recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Thornewood Castle Haunted B&B
A profile of Thornewood Castle in Lakewood, Washington, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Stuffed French Toast Recipe
A recipe for stuffed French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Brooklyn Bed and Breakfasts
A look at some of the wonderful bed and breakfasts located in Brooklyn, New York City.
Cedar Creek Treehouse
A profile of Cedar Creek Treehouse, a treehouse bed and breakfast in Ashford, Washington, not far from Mount Rainier.
German Apple Pancakes
An oven baked German apple pancakes breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Unique B&Bs in Midwest U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the midwest United States.
Former Slave Quarter B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts at which you can sleep in former slave quarters in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
Bringing Children to a B&B
Practical tips about bringing your children to a bed and breakfast. It's different than taking them to a hotel, so be sure to plan ahead.
Pecan Crescent Cookies Recipe
A pecan crescent cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
New Orleans Garden District
A look at bed and breakfasts in the Garden District of New Orleans.
A Garden in Chelsea B&B
A profile of A Garden in Chelsea, a bed and breakfast in Manhattan, New York City.
Harbor House - California
A look at Harbor House, a luxury bed and breakfast in Elk, California.
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.
Unique B&Bs in Northeast U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the northeast United States.
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.
Train-Related B&Bs
Bed and Breakfasts with a connection to the railroad across the U.S. and Canda, with some international destinations.
West Eleventh Townhouse Apts.
A profile of West Eleventh Historic Townhouse Apartments in Manhattan, New York City's Greenwich Village.
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.
Best French Toast Recipes
The most popular French toast recipes submitted to this site by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
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.
Tree Houses of Hana, Maui
A profile of Tree Houses of Hana, Maui, a unique bed and breakfast located in Hawaii.
The Point Resort - New York
A look at The Point Resort, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Upper Saranac Lake, New York.
Faubourg Marigny B&Bs
A look at bed and breakfasts in the Faubourg Marigny, a neighborhood in New Orleans.
Pepper Kakar
A pepper kakar (Swedish cardamom cookies) recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Best Bread and Muffin Recipes
The most popular bread recipes submitted to this site by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Making a Good Impression
How a bed and breakfast innkeeper can make a good impression on his or her guests.
Bear Mountain Lodge - Exterior
A photo of the exterior of Bear Mountain Lodge, a romantic bed and breakfast in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe
A chocolate mint brownies recipe submitted by the innkeeper at Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast in St. Ansgar, Iowa.
Cream Wafers Cookie Recipe
A cream wafers cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Innkeeper's Diary #4
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.
Nora Roberts Opens Inn
Author Nora Roberts (aka J.D. Robb) has opened Inn BoonsBoro, a bed and breakfast in Boonsboro, Maryland.
Captain Lord Mansion - Exterior
A photo of the exterior of Captain Lord Mansion, a romantic bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Lizzie Borden B&B
Information about the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Massachusetts, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Innsitting
A look at the life of a professional innsitter -- what they do and how they do it.
Tori Spelling: Innkeeper
Information about actress Tori Spelling's bed and breakfast, Chateau La Rue, in southern California.
Abingdon Guest House
A profile of Abingdon Guest House, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village.
Cregg Castle
A profile of Cregg Castle in Carrandulla, Co. Galway, Ireland, a castle bed and breakfast which was originally built in 1648.
Inns for Sale - Interviews
Interviews with two innkeepers who decided to get out of the bed and breakfast business for different reasons.
Stina's Omelet - Recipe
An omelet recipe from innkeeper Carole Ballard of the Thurston House Bed and Breakfast in Maitland, Florida.
Best Egg Recipes
A look at some of the best egg recipes submitted by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Florentine Eggs Recipe
A delicious Florentine Eggs recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
A recipe for cinnamon French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Setting Rules for Your B&B
Setting the house rules is an important step in preparing to open your bed and breakfast.
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.
Mary Daheim Interview
An interview with Mary Daheim, the author of more than 20 bed and breakfast mystery novels.
The Mayflower Inn
A look at The Mayflower Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Washington, Connecticut.
Kokopelli's Cave B&B
A profile of Kokopelli's Cave Bed and Breakfast in Farmington, New Mexico.
The Inn on 23rd
A profile of the Inn on 23rd, a bed and breakfast in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Unique B&Bs in Southeast U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the southeast United States.
Making a B&B Reservation
Issues to consider and ask about before you make a reservation at a bed and breakfast.
Colonial Innkeepers Pie Recipe
A recipe for Colonial Innkeepers Pie, also known as Funny Cake, submitted by a professional innkeeper.
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.
Tricolor Almond Cookies
A tricolor almond cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Chocolate Melt-Away Cookies
A chocolate melt-away cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
The Pitcher Inn
A look at The Pitcher Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Warren, Vermont.
Buying B&B Gift Certificates
Things you should consider before buying a bed and breakfast gift certificate.
Best Pancake & Waffle Recipes
A look at the most popular pancake and waffle recipes submitted to this site by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Boat and Breakfasts U.S. West
A look at boat and breakfasts in California, Oregon and Washington.
Eggs Madison Recipe
A delicious Eggs Madison recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Greenwich Village Habitue
A profile of Greenwich Village Habitue in Manhattan, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
Story Inn - Nashville, Indiana
A profile of Story Inn, a bed and breakfast in Nashville, Indiana.
Norumbega Inn - Maine
A profile of the Norumbega Inn, a castle bed and breakfast in Camden, Maine.
Gettysburg Bed and Breakfasts
Information about bed and breakfasts in the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The Inn at Sawmill Farm
A look at The Inn at Sawmill Farm, a luxury bed and breakfast in West Dover, Vermont.
Bear Mountain Lodge - Elk Lodge Room
A photo of the Elk Lodge Room at Bear Mountain Lodge, a romantic bed and breakfast in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
Romantic New York City
A look at some of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in New York City.
Christmas Gingerbread Recipe
A Christmas gingerbread recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Enjoy a Murder Mystery Weekend
Tips on how to get the most enjoyment out of a murder mystery weekend at a bed and breakfast.
How to Get Away From It All
Tops on how to leave behind your worries with a getaway to a bed and breakfast or country inn.
Saugerties Lighthouse
A profile of the Saugerties Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast in Saugerties, New York.
Palace Puff Pancakes Recipe
A delicious puff pancakes recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Bring Your Reluctant Spouse
How to convince a reluctant spouse to try a bed and breakfast.
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.
Why Stay in a B&B?
If you've never stayed at a B&B and wonder why they appeal so much to some people, here are the answers.
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