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How to Choose a Bed and Breakfast
So you've decided to shun the neon-flashing motel chains and marble-foyered monsters and venture into the world of cozy intimate bed and breakfasts? After all you've heard how much more personal and romantic the bb experience is right? Well....usually that's the gospel truth. However there are certain things to keep in mind and questions to ask yourself (and prospective innkeepers) before you make your final decision and turn over your credit card number.The first thing to consider is the area of the country you will be visiting. Many towns across America offer the bb experience but only have a handful of options for you to consider. On the other hand if you visit our hometown of Fredericksburg Texas (population 9000) there are literally hundreds of bb's reportedly the largest number of bb's per capita in the nation. Unfortunately for the unwary traveller not all are created equal! When visiting such a popular bed and breakfast town the research you do beforehand will greatly impact the quality of your stay.These days it seems almost everyone makes their travel decisions and arrangements through the internet. In fact you are probably one of those individuals or you wouldn't be reading this article. You can always begin your search by typing in your destination city or town and bed and breakfast into your search engine to get an idea of the options you'll have. As you begin to view the properties you should consider whether the bb has the following amenities (assuming these are important to you): private bath temperature control full or continental breakfast off-street parking daily housekeeping and the ever-important factor....location.Let's begin with location. Proximity to the center of action is often a plus for many travelers; however it sometimes comes with a drawback...noise. In our town many visitors want to be on Main Street and to be sure it is a boon at the end of the day when carrying heavy shopping bags back to your room. However guests are sometimes surprised at the street noise which lasts throughout the night (Main Street is after all Highway 290)! Some visitors prefer to be a few blocks off Main with a bit more privacy yet good access to Main Street. Still others prefer a place in the country. Making this first decision will cut the number of properties you consider by as much as 2/3. A note of caution however; if location is a prime concern of yours be very detailed in your quest. For example many Fredericksburg bed and breakfasts advertise Located on Main Street but what they don't tell you is they are a mile and a half from the shopping district on the west end of town. In our town the 100-300 blocks of East Main are considered the true shopping district. So if proximity to shopping is your goal you would be better off with a cottage 3 blocks off of Main but within the 100-300 blocks than at the property a mile and a half from shopping that sounds so convenient. Remember the old addage Buyer Beware.Question number two could be whether to stay at an Inn or an individual cottage. Fredericksburg is unique in offering literally hundreds of one-couple individual Sunday Houses or cottages in addition to numberous true multi-unit inns. One big distinction here other than the obvious over-all privacy issue is usually breakfast. In a private cottage you almost always receive a continental breakfast left before you arrive. At a traditional Inn or bed and breakfast you are often served a full gourmet breakfast at a pre-arranged time...along with other guests. So for many guests the choice comes down to continental with privacy or full-breakast served in a dining room. Either option offers lots of possibilities. But with so many different properties there are no set rules; so check their website or ask!One more common pitfall is something that sounds so basic but can really impact your experience: decor. Word on the street in bb circles is that guests are increasingly looking for a magazine spread when they walk in the door. Nothing pleases me more than to open our guestbook and read When we opened the door the beautiful room just took my breath away! Few people go to a bed and breakfast looking for the type decor they have at home...or worse their granny's decor! However many bb owners are under the false impression that they can take an empty rent-house and hang out their shingle. They may stumble upon a few unsuspecting guests...but you don't want it to be you. Be sure and check the pictures on the website. I would never book a room that didn't at least show photos of the exterior of the cottage or inn and the bed. Webmasters tell me that these are the two photo's potential guests are most interested in. I would be very wary of a facility that wasn't proud to show its exterior and at least one photo of the inside of each room. Jacuzzi tubs hot tubs gas fireplaces it's all out there for the taking...for those who do their homework. Spend a little extra time asking the right questions and you can have the most wonderful relaxing getaway experience yet.
Create an Internet Listing for your Vacation Rental That Gets You Noticed
Keeping your vacation rental or bed and breakfast full during the year doesnt have to be difficult. Below are some helpful tips on creating a vacation property listing that will attract more vacationers to your property.Property Contact InformationProperty contact information is the most important part of your property listing. By including as many pieces of contact information as possible on your rental listing you are ensuring that the you can reply to the person in a timely fashion and have a better chance at getting their business. Dont add contact information that you occasionally use such as email. By including contact information the visitor assumes you will be checking it regularly.Property DescriptionThis is the place for your rental property to shine. Write descriptions that accurately depict how your home looks what featured amenities it offers and the great attractions nearby. Remember that your visitors may not have been there before and are trying to determine if this is the place that they will want to create their treasured vacation memories.Rate InformationMany vacationers have a specific budget they are working with for their trip. It is important to have accurate and detailed rate information for them to choose from.PicturesPictures are the second most important part of your rental property listing. Many vacationers select their vacation rental by how it looks. If listings do not include pictures it is very likely that it will be passed up. Pictures that are helpful for vacationers are: exterior photos of the cabin/bed and breakfast; photos of the surroundings such as lakes rivers woods; interior photographs of the kitchen bathroom or bedroom; and attractive amenities such as Jacuzzis hot tubs and swimming pools.DirectionsAdditional driving instructions or helpful landmarks are a nice addition to your rental listing. After creating your property listing come back a day later and read it as if you have never been there before and ask yourself a few questions. Does it give you a way to book your property? Does it tell the visitor how great it really is? Do I have the right pictures added? Can I easily get to the home? Following these steps will ensure your property stays booked all year round.Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.comMelissa Morrison is owner of Rentalbug Michigan Vacation Rentals a lodging directory dedicated to Michigan vacation rentals. To list your property visit www.rentalbug.comgt;www.rentalbug.com.
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