Bed & Breakfast Inn

Bed and breakfast inns offer intimate lodging experiences with personalized service, homemade breakfast, and unique character - typically in historic homes, charming properties, or destination locations.

You host guests and create memorable stays.

Room rates range from $150-$400 per night with 3-10 rooms.

Operating at 50-70% occupancy generates $100,000-$500,000 annually with 30-50% margins after operating expenses.

Target clients include couples seeking romantic getaways, travelers wanting authentic experiences, wine country and destination tourists, special occasion celebrations, wedding guests, and guests avoiding chain hotels.

Services include overnight accommodations, homemade breakfast, concierge and local recommendations, special packages (romance, wine tours), event hosting (small weddings, elopements), and curated guest experiences.

Success requires hospitality and hosting skills, cooking and breakfast preparation, property restoration and maintenance, marketing and booking management, potentially innkeeper training or certification, and creating unique memorable experiences.

Many B&B owners live on-property and host personally, specialize in themes (historic, romantic, wine country), potentially expand to small inn with multiple buildings, offer packages with local experiences, work with wedding planners for small events, and build reputation through exceptional personal service and online reviews creating repeat guests and referrals.