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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.
Baked Oatmeal Recipe
A recipe for baked oatmeal, submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Raspberry Muffins Recipe
A raspberry muffins breakfast recipe submitted by innkeepers Becky and Charlie Mallar of The 1785 Inn in North Conway, New Hampshire.
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.
Belgian Waffles Recipe
A recipe for Belgian waffles, submitted by innkeepers Betsy and Karol Paterman of the Glynn House Inn in Ashland, New Hampshire.
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.
Manhattan Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts in Manhattan, including Chelsea, Gramercy Park, and Greenwich Village.
Starting a Bed and Breakfast
These important decisions need to be made before you open the doors to your bed and breakfast.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans French Quarter
Bed and breakfasts located in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
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.
Monastic Guest Rooms
Staying in a monastery makes for a unique, quiet vacation. Plan your monastic getaway with these resources.
Out 'n' About Treehouse
A profile of Out 'n' About Treehouse Treesort, treehouse accommodations in Takilma, Oregon.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
A peanut butter oatmeal 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.
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.
Buying a Bed and Breakfast
Things you should consider before buying a bed and breakfast.
Castle Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts set in castles in the eastern United States and Canada.
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.
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.
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.
Underwater Accommodations
A look at Jules' Undersea Lodge, underwater accommodations you have to scuba dive to get into.
Baked French Toast Recipe
A baked French toast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Macaroons Cookie Recipe
A macaroons cookie recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Naming a Bed and Breakfast
Things that new innkeepers should consider before deciding on a name for their bed and breakfast.
Tori Spelling: Innkeeper
Information about actress Tori Spelling's bed and breakfast, Chateau La Rue, in southern California.
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.
Top 5 Unique B&B Getaways
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfast getaways.
Being a Good B&B Host
Thoughts on how to be a good bed and breakfast innkeeper, written specifically for aspiring innkeepers.
Casa de la Paz - Haunted B&B
A profile of Casa De La Paz Bayfront in St. Augustine, Florida, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Boat and Breakfasts
Information about boats and yachts offering overnight accommodations, similar to bed and breakfasts.
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 for Sale
A list of the best online listings of bed and breakfasts for sale.
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.
Unique B&Bs in Northeast U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the northeast United States.
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.
Faubourg Marigny B&Bs
A look at bed and breakfasts in the Faubourg Marigny, a neighborhood in New Orleans.
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.
Pamper Your Guests
Tips for innkeepers who want to pamper the guests who stay at their bed and breakfast.
Family Considerations
A look at some of the family considerations which arise when running a bed and breakfast.
Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipe
A rhubarb coffee cake breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Keeper's House Lighthouse B&B
A profile of Keeper's House Inn, a lighthouse bed and breakfast in Isle au Haut, Maine.
Brooklyn Bed and Breakfasts
A look at some of the wonderful 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.
Advice for Aspiring Innkeepers
Advice and tips for aspiring innkeepers, stright from the mouths of professional innkeepers.
Sleep in a Train Car
Bed and breakfast-style accommodations inside train cars in Pennsylvania and Texas.
Cedar Creek Treehouse
A profile of Cedar Creek Treehouse, a treehouse bed and breakfast in Ashford, Washington, not far from Mount Rainier.
Castle B&Bs in Europe
Bed and breakfasts set in European castles, both historic and modern.
Do Innkeepers Make a Profit?
Professional innkeepers discuss whether or not you can make a good profit running a bed and breakfast.
Marketing Your B&B
Tips for current and aspiring innkeepers on how to market your bed and breakfast effectively.
Stuffed French Toast Recipe
A recipe for stuffed French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
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.
B&B Zoning Issues
A worksheet for aspiring innkeepers, designed to help you understand issues related to zoning for bed and breakfasts.
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.
Unique B&Bs in Midwest U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the midwest United States.
Underground B&Bs
These bed and breakfasts are literally underground -- dug out of the earth in and around Coober Pedy, Australia.
Captain Lord Mansion - Marylord Room
A photo of the Marylord Room at Captain Lord Mansion, a romantic bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Best B&B Amenities
A look at some of the fabulous amenities offered at bed and breakfasts.
Trail Mix Cookies Recipe
A trail mix cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Gettysburg Bed and Breakfasts
Information about bed and breakfasts in the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Paget Parish / Warwick Parish
A look at bed and breakfasts in Paget Parish and Warwick Parish, Bermuda.
Race Point Lighthouse - Mass.
A profile of Race Point Lighthouse, a bed and breakfast in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
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.
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 Haight-Ashbury and Western Addition.
Visiting Tuscany, Italy
All about planning a trip to Tuscany, Italy, including how to find a great bed and breakfast.
Lizzie Borden B&B
Information about the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast in Fall River, Massachusetts, a haunted bed and breakfast.
Escape Guesthouse
A look at Escape Guesthouse, a bed and breakfast in Brooklyn, New York, including an interview with the innkeeper.
Making a Good Impression
How a bed and breakfast innkeeper can make a good impression on his or her guests.
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.
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.
Enjoy a Murder Mystery Weekend
Tips on how to get the most enjoyment out of a murder mystery weekend at a bed and breakfast.
A Garden in Chelsea B&B
A profile of A Garden in Chelsea, a bed and breakfast in Manhattan, New York City.
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.
The Point Resort - New York
A look at The Point Resort, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Upper Saranac Lake, New York.
1822 Bougainvillea House
A profile of the 1822 Bougainvillea House, a bed and breakfast in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Chocolate Banana Loaf Recipe
A chocolate banana loaf 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.
Cregg Castle
A profile of Cregg Castle in Carrandulla, Co. Galway, Ireland, a castle bed and breakfast which was originally built in 1648.
Setting Rules for Your B&B
Setting the house rules is an important step in preparing to open your bed and breakfast.
Luxury Bed and Breakfasts
Luxury bed and breakfasts for those times when price doesn't matter -- or just to dream about.
Former Slave Quarter B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts at which you can sleep in former slave quarters in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
Boat and Breakfasts U.S. West
A look at boat and breakfasts in California, Oregon and Washington.
Myths About Bed and Breakfasts
A look at the top 10 myths about bed and breakfasts.
Abingdon Guest House
A profile of Abingdon Guest House, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village.
Innsitting
A look at the life of a professional innsitter -- what they do and how they do it.
Saugerties Lighthouse
A profile of the Saugerties Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast in Saugerties, New York.
German Apple Pancakes
An oven baked German apple pancakes breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Faubourg Marigny B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts in the Faubourg Marigny, a neighborhood in New Orleans.
Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
A recipe for cinnamon French toast, submitted by a professional bed and breakfast innkeeper.
Marketing Your B&B
Page two of a feature about marketing your bed and breakfast.
Tree Houses of Hana, Maui
A profile of Tree Houses of Hana, Maui, a unique bed and breakfast located in Hawaii.
Gettysburg Area B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts around the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The Inn on 23rd
A profile of the Inn on 23rd, a bed and breakfast in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Favorite Cleaning Supplies
A collection of tips on the best cleaning supplies, all from professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
A raspberry thumbprint cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Story Inn - Nashville, Indiana
A profile of Story Inn, a bed and breakfast in Nashville, Indiana.
Bed & Breakfasts - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Bed & Breakfasts guide site.
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.
Rose Island Lighthouse
A profile of Rose Island Lighthouse, a bed and breakfast in Newport, Rhode Island.
Mary Daheim Interview
An interview with Mary Daheim, the author of more than 20 bed and breakfast mystery novels.
Create a Romantic Getaway
How to fill your next bed and breakfast getaway with romance.
Captain Lord Mansion - Exterior
A photo of the exterior of Captain Lord Mansion, a romantic bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Greenwich Village Habitue
A profile of Greenwich Village Habitue in Manhattan, a bed and breakfast in New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood.
Bear Mountain Lodge - Exterior
A photo of the exterior of Bear Mountain Lodge, a romantic bed and breakfast in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
Former Slave Quarter B&Bs
Bed and breakfasts at which you can sleep in former slave quarters in South Carolina, Virginia, and South Africa.
B&B Food Service Requirements
A look at the issues innkeepers need to consider when serving food in a 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.
Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe
A chocolate mint brownies recipe submitted by the innkeeper at Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast in St. Ansgar, Iowa.
Sugar Cookies with Options
A sugar cookies with options recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Best Egg Recipes
A look at some of the best egg recipes submitted by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
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.
Top 10 Romantic Inns of 2001
A list of the top 10 most romantic bed and breakfasts in the United States as chosen by American Historic Inns, Inc., for 2001.
St. George's Parish, Bermuda
Information about bed and breakfasts in Bermuda's St. George's Parish.
Bed and Breakfasts FAQ
A FAQ all about bed and breakfasts, answering frequently asked questions about B&Bs.
A Five-Day Treehouse Stay
A profile of the Five-Day Treehouse Stay, a unique getaway in Anchorage, Alaska.
Nora Roberts to Open Inn
Author Nora Roberts is planning to open a bed and breakfast in Maryland.
The Black Walnut Guest House
A profile of The Black Walnut Guest House, a bed and breakfast in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin.
Post Ranch Inn
A look at Post Ranch Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Big Sur, California.
Best Cookie Recipes
Links to some great cookie recipes submitted by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Florentine Eggs Recipe
A delicious Florentine Eggs recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Chocolate Melt-Away Cookies
A chocolate melt-away 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.
Best Pancake & Waffle Recipes
A look at the most popular pancake and waffle recipes submitted to this site by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Kokopelli's Cave B&B
A profile of Kokopelli's Cave Bed and Breakfast in Farmington, New Mexico.
Esplanade Ridge B&Bs
A look at bed and breakfasts in the Esplanade Ridge and Mid-City neighborhoods of New Orleans.
Inns for Sale - Interviews
Interviews with two innkeepers who decided to get out of the bed and breakfast business for different reasons.
The Mayflower Inn
A look at The Mayflower Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast in Washington, Connecticut.
Twin Farms - Vermont
A look at Twin Farms, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Barnard, Vermont.
The Naturals
A true story about bed and breakfast guests who don't mind being seen... a lot.
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.
B&Bs with a UFO Connection
A look at bed and breakfasts with a connection to UFOs, including some located in and near Roswell, New Mexico.
The Barbican Bed and Breakfast
A profile of The Barbican, a bed and breakfast in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Unique B&Bs in Southeast U.S.
A look at the top 5 unique bed and breakfasts in the southeast United States.
West Eleventh Townhouse Apts.
A profile of West Eleventh Townhouse Apartments in Manhattan, New York City's Greenwich Village.
Best French Toast Recipes
The most popular French toast recipes submitted to this site by professional bed and breakfast innkeepers.
Romantic San Francisco B&Bs
A look at some of the most romantic bed and breakfasts in San Francisco.
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.
Lodge at Glendorn - Pa.
A look at The Lodge at Glendorn, a luxury bed and breakfast resort in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Oatmeal Apple Pancakes
An oatmeal apple cinnamon pancakes breakfast recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Lebkuchen Cookies Recipe
A lebkuchen cookies recipe submitted by a professional innkeeper.
Egg Burritos Recipe
A delicious Egg Burritos 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.
B&Bs in the United States
A directory of B&Bs in the United States designed to help you find the perfect getaway for your next vacation.
Popular B&B Destinations
Wonderful bed and breakfasts can be found all over the world, adding extra charm to your getaways. These are the most popular bed and breakfast destinations covered at this site.

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