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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.
Belgian Waffles Recipe
A recipe for Belgian waffles, submitted by innkeepers Betsy and Karol Paterman of the Glynn House Inn in Ashland, New Hampshire.
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.
New Orleans French Quarter
Bed and breakfasts located in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Manhattan Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts in Manhattan, including Chelsea, Gramercy Park, and Greenwich Village.
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.
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.
Lebkuchen Cookies Recipe
A lebkuchen cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Lighthouses: East Coast U.S.
A look at bed and breakfasts in converted lighthouses on the east coast of the United States.
Starting a Bed and Breakfast
These important decisions need to be made before you open the doors to your bed and breakfast.
Raspberry Muffins Recipe
A raspberry muffins breakfast recipe submitted by innkeepers Becky and Charlie Mallar of The 1785 Inn in North Conway, New Hampshire.
Monastic Guest Rooms
Staying in a monastery makes for a unique, quiet vacation. Plan your monastic getaway with these resources.
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.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
A peanut butter oatmeal cookies 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.
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.
Haunted Bed and Breakfasts
Some of the most haunted bed and breakfast inns around the world.
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.
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.
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.
Treehouse Cottages
Staying in the Treehouse Cottages in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, makes for a unique getaway.
Castle Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts set in castles in the eastern United States and Canada.
Naming a Bed and Breakfast
Things that new innkeepers should consider before deciding on a name for their bed and breakfast.
Marketing Your B&B
Tips for current and aspiring innkeepers on how to market your bed and breakfast effectively.
Out 'n' About Treehouse
A profile of Out 'n' About Treehouse Treesort, treehouse accommodations in Takilma, Oregon.
1822 Bougainvillea House
A profile of the 1822 Bougainvillea House, a bed and breakfast in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Best Cookie Recipes
Links to some great cookie recipes submitted by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Boat and Breakfasts
Information about boats and yachts offering overnight accommodations, similar to bed and breakfasts.
Buying a Bed and Breakfast
Things you should consider before buying a bed and breakfast.
Top 5 Unique B&B Getaways
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfast getaways.
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.
B&B Food Service Requirements
A look at the issues innkeepers need to consider when serving food in a bed and breakfast.
Being a Good B&B Host
Thoughts on how to be a good bed and breakfast innkeeper, written specifically for aspiring innkeepers.
French Lace Cookies Recipe
A French lace cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Macaroons Cookie Recipe
A macaroons cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Underwater Accommodations
A look at Jules' Undersea Lodge, underwater accommodations you have to scuba dive to get into.
Cranberry Apple Bread Recipe
A cranberry apple bread breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
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.
Peppermint Cookies Recipe
A peppermint cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Bear Mountain Lodge - Exterior
A photo of the exterior of Bear Mountain Lodge, a romantic bed and breakfast in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
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.
Best B&Bs in the United States
The best bed and breakfasts in the United States, as chosen by voters at BedandBreakfast.com.
Luxury Bed and Breakfasts
Luxury bed and breakfasts for those times when price doesn't matter -- or just to dream about.
Sleep in a Train Car
Bed and breakfast-style accommodations inside train cars in Pennsylvania and Texas.
Casa de la Paz - Haunted B&B
A profile of Casa De La Paz Bayfront in St. Augustine, Florida, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Tori Spelling: Innkeeper
Information about actress Tori Spelling's bed and breakfast, Chateau La Rue, in southern California.
Underground B&Bs
These bed and breakfasts are literally underground -- dug out of the earth in and around Coober Pedy, Australia.
Casa Machaya Oaxaca - Guest Bedroom
The guest bedroom at Casa Machaya Oaxaca, a bed and breakfast in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Bed and Breakfasts FAQ
A FAQ all about bed and breakfasts, answering frequently asked questions about B&Bs.
Castle B&Bs in Europe
Bed and breakfasts set in European castles, both historic and modern.
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.
Bed and Breakfasts for Sale
A list of the best online listings of bed and breakfasts for sale.
Unusual Items Left in Rooms
Innkeepers talk about the most unusual items guests have left behind in their bed and breakfast rooms.
Advice for Aspiring Innkeepers
Advice and tips for aspiring innkeepers, stright from the mouths of professional innkeepers.
Faubourg Marigny B&Bs
A look at bed and breakfasts in the Faubourg Marigny, a neighborhood in New Orleans.
Trail Mix Cookies Recipe
A trail mix cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
A brown sugar shortbread cookies recipe submitted by the innkeeper at Bedford Inn in Cape May, New Jersey.
Gettysburg Bed and Breakfasts
Information about bed and breakfasts in the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Family Considerations
A look at some of the family considerations which arise when running a bed and breakfast.
Making a Good Impression
How a bed and breakfast innkeeper can make a good impression on his or her guests.
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
A raspberry thumbprint cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Do Innkeepers Make a Profit?
Professional innkeepers discuss whether or not you can make a good profit running a bed and breakfast.
Melting Moments Cookie Recipe
A melting moments cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Best B&B Amenities
A look at some of the fabulous amenities offered at bed and breakfasts.
Unique B&Bs in Midwest U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the midwest United States.
Greenwich Village Habitue
A profile of Greenwich Village Habitue in Manhattan, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
A Garden in Chelsea B&B
A profile of A Garden in Chelsea, a bed and breakfast in Manhattan, New York City.
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.
B&Bs for Book Lovers
A look at the best bed and breakfasts with a strong literary connection, or inns which cater to book lovers.
B&B Zoning Issues
A worksheet for aspiring innkeepers, designed to help you understand issues related to zoning for 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.
Boat and Breakfasts U.S. East
Information about boat and breakfasts in Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
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.
Create a Romantic Getaway
How to fill your next bed and breakfast getaway with romance.
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.
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.
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.
Brooklyn Bed and Breakfasts
A look at some of the wonderful bed and breakfasts located in Brooklyn, New York City.
Former Slave Quarter B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts at which you can sleep in former slave quarters in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
Saugerties Lighthouse
A profile of the Saugerties Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast in Saugerties, New York.
Enjoy a Murder Mystery Weekend
Tips on how to get the most enjoyment out of a murder mystery weekend at a bed and breakfast.
Pamper Your Guests
Tips for innkeepers who want to pamper the guests who stay at their bed and breakfast.
Mary Daheim Interview
An interview with Mary Daheim, the author of more than 20 bed and breakfast mystery novels.
Cranberry Nut Muffins Recipe
A cranberry nut muffins breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
A Five-Day Treehouse Stay
A profile of the Five-Day Treehouse Stay, a unique getaway in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Inn on 23rd
A profile of the Inn on 23rd, a bed and breakfast in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
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 Northeast U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the northeast United States.
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.
Keeper's House Lighthouse B&B
A profile of Keeper's House Inn, a lighthouse bed and breakfast in Isle au Haut, Maine.
Tree Houses of Hana, Maui
A profile of Tree Houses of Hana, Maui, a unique bed and breakfast located in Hawaii.
Favorite Cleaning Supplies
A collection of tips on the best cleaning supplies, all from professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Cedar Creek Treehouse
A profile of Cedar Creek Treehouse, a treehouse bed and breakfast in Ashford, Washington, not far from Mount Rainier.
Myths About Bed and Breakfasts
A look at the top 10 myths about bed and breakfasts.
West Eleventh Townhouse Apts.
A profile of West Eleventh Historic Townhouse Apartments in Manhattan, New York City's Greenwich Village.
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.
Captain Lord Mansion - Marylord Room
A photo of the Marylord Room at Captain Lord Mansion, a romantic bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Pineapple Coffee Cake Recipe
A delicious pineapple sour cream coffee cake 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.
Bourbon Balls Candy Recipe
A bourbon balls candy recipe submitted by the innkeeper at Bedford Inn in Cape May, New Jersey.
The Mayflower Inn
A look at The Mayflower Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Washington, Connecticut.
The Mill House Inn
A feature about the historic Mill House Inn, a bed and breakfast in East Hampton, New York.
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.
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.
Rose Island Lighthouse
A profile of Rose Island Lighthouse, a bed and breakfast in Newport, Rhode Island.
Falkland Islands B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts in the Falkland Islands, one of the most remote destinations in the world.
Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
A recipe for cinnamon French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Abingdon Guest House
A profile of Abingdon Guest House, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village.
Sugar Cookies with Options
A sugar cookies with options recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Cream Wafers Cookie Recipe
A cream wafers cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Blair Hill Inn - Exterior
A photo of the exterior of Blair Hill Inn, a romantic bed and breakfast in Greenville, Maine.
Will we hear other guests?
An answer to the question, Will we hear other guests through our walls at a bed and breakfast?
Inn at Mt. Hope - Pennsylvania
A look at the Inn at Mt. Hope, located close to the home of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
Chocolate Melt-Away Cookies
A chocolate melt-away cookies recipe submitted by a professional 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.
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.
Lizzie Borden B&B
Information about the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Massachusetts, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Stuffed French Toast Recipe
A recipe for stuffed French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Thornewood Castle Haunted B&B
A profile of Thornewood Castle in Lakewood, Washington, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Blue Belle Inn - Iowa
A look at the Blue Belle Inn, a 'painted lady' bed and breakfast in St. Ansgar, Iowa, originally built in 1896.
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.
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.
German Apple Pancakes
An oven baked German apple pancakes breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Romantic San Francisco B&Bs
A look at some of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in San Francisco.
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.
Caribbean B&Bs
A look at some of the best bed and breakfast in the Caribbean, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
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.
Silver Thatch Inn - Historic
A look at the historic Silver Thatch Inn, a bed and breakfast in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Post Ranch Inn
A look at Post Ranch Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Big Sur, California.
Almond Crisps Cookie Recipe
An almond crisps cookie recipe submitted by the innkeepers at Ammonoosuc Inn in Lisbon, New Hampshire.
St. George's Parish, Bermuda
Information about bed and breakfasts in Bermuda's St. George's Parish.
Texas White House Haunted B&B
A profile of The Texas White House in Ft. Worth, Texas, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Kokopelli's Cave B&B
A profile of Kokopelli's Cave Bed and Breakfast in Farmington, New Mexico.
Pennsbury Inn - Walk-In Fireplace
The walk-in fireplace at The Pennsbury Inn in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe
A chocolate mint brownies recipe submitted by the innkeeper at Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast in St. Ansgar, Iowa.
Setting Rules for Your B&B
Setting the house rules is an important step in preparing to open your bed and breakfast.
Story Inn - Nashville, Indiana
A profile of Story Inn, a bed and breakfast in Nashville, Indiana.
Casa de las Flores - Mexico
A profile of Casa de las Flores, a bed and breakfast in Ajijic, Mexico, including an interview with the innkeeper.
Christmas Gingerbread Recipe
A Christmas gingerbread recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Innsitting
A look at the life of a professional innsitter -- what they do and how they do it.
Cregg Castle
A profile of Cregg Castle in Carrandulla, Co. Galway, Ireland, a castle bed and breakfast which was originally built in 1648.
Little Palm Island - Florida
A look at Little Palm Island, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Little Torch Key, Florida.
The Point Resort - New York
A look at The Point Resort, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Upper Saranac Lake, New York.
Train-Related B&Bs
Bed and Breakfasts with a connection to the railroad across the U.S. and Canda, with some international destinations.
Norumbega Inn - Maine
A profile of the Norumbega Inn, a castle bed and breakfast in Camden, Maine.
Inn at Richmond - Historic
A feature about the historic Inn at Richmond, a bed and breakfast in Richmond, Massachusetts.
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