It occurred to me, as leaves drily rustled under my steps and the sun broke through naked trees to throw shadows across my path, that I really don’t know or understand what aspiring innkeepers take away when they attend a seminar. What made me think of that was conversations I’ve had lately with seminar graduates, when I ...
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When guests think of spending a night at an inn or bed and breakfast, relaxation is at the top of their checklist. It’s up to the innkeeper to provide an ambiance and experience that delivers just that. That’s exactly what this full-service coastal Maine inn is all about. With 16 guest rooms (including an outbuilding suite ...
When we owned the Three Mountain Inn in Jamaica, Vermont, I was confronted with the fact that I had never been an innkeeper, and really had no idea what the daily schedule for an innkeeper would look like. I quickly learned how to smile (and mean it), be it on the telephone, or greeting a ...
Although there are many bed and breakfasts for sale in the United States, it can be tough to find one that is perfect for your lifestyle and desires. But for those of you looking for an idyllic mountain retreat nestled deep into the wilderness, look no further. We have just the place for you – ...
Many of you might not know that Tim Piper has joined Inn Partners as an Associate. While he transitions in, he’s residing at our farm and on some mornings has joined Chocolat and me on our adventure snowshoe tours through the woods. Tim‘s legs are longer, and he is younger and stronger than I. Even ...
One of the best things about buying an inn or bed and breakfast is that you get all of the benefits of living in a romantic, charming location, but unlike your guests, you get to stay there all year round. And while you might think you’d get tired of it after a little while, this ...
Inn Partners travels to fine Inns nationwide to undertake Valuations and Evaluations. While there is only one additional letter, Evaluations are very different from Valuations of which we also do many. A Valuation establishes a value of the Inn or Bed and Breakfast based on a comprehensive review of six factors affecting the worth of ...
Though there are many things to consider when looking at a bed and breakfast for sale, one of the biggest considerations should be the location. In other words, what is going to make people want to stay at your inn? Norman, Oklahoma is a suburb of Oklahoma City, and it combines the best of a ...
I have been wondering how innkeepers drag themselves each morning to awake, rise and shine for their guests. This morning, having had the best night’s rest in weeks, I lingered over breakfast, did my early morning chores and procrastinated as long as I could to put on my double socks and snow boots. Chocolat, her ...
When you’re looking at buying an inn or bed and breakfast, it’s rare to come across something as fantastic as a Galena, Illinois inn for sale. Located on the scenic outskirts of one of America’s most historical small towns, owning an inn here has a lot to offer both innkeeper and guest. Galena, Illinois may ...
