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Bed and Breakfast News
News concerning Bed and Breakfast legal issues, new openings, bed and breakfasts for sale and announcements.
City Council denies owners chance at their B&B Dream
The Grapevine City Council (Near Ft. Worth, TX) denied owners of a historic landmark home the special permit needed to convert the single-family home, in Grapevine's historic district, into a bed and breakfast. Rising property taxes and inflated property values are two reasons stated by the mayor for not approving the measure.
Posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Is having a "haunted" Inn good for business?
Maybe only at this time of year. CNN rates America's haunted bed and breakfast inns for those looking for a not-so-restful night.
Bed and Breakfasts fare better than hotels and motels during downturn
According to industry analysts, bed and breakfasts have done comparatively well, compared to everything from plush hotels and average motels. In one study, occupancy rates for B&B's only dropped 4% compared to 7% for hotels, while average room rates rose by 6%.
New York Times: May require registration to view article.
Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2003
Hadley MA Town Meeting to implement B&B rules.
A Hadley, MA Town meeting will discuss implementing bed and breakfast bylaws as a compromise between B&B owners and residents concerned over noise and traffic generated by these businesses.
Posted: Friday, October 24, 2003
Room tax debated in McMinnville, OR
Bed and breakfast owners, along with other local hospitality and tourism businesses in Yamhill County, are split on an 8% lodging tax.
Posted: Saturday, October 18, 2003
Casualness and Luxury at this N. Carolina Retreat
This innkeeping couple is more than "at home" in this upscale farmhouse bed and breakfast in North Carolina. The 14-acre retreat attracts many guests who come back time and time again to enjoy this spacious property with fields, ponds and streams. Some guests just like to sit on the porch and relax . . .
Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2003
An Innkeepers' continual Journey
The Carter House Bed and Breakfast in Iowa is featured in this local business column. The innkeepers purchased the property in 1997 and are raising a family while running the business. The owners have had to face renovation, guests from around the world, family reunions, and many demands on their time. However, they sum it up with this thought; "This is where our heart is, and we would not give up this opportunity for anything."
Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Traverse City Winery and Bed and Breakfast treats its neighbors
The owners of the Chateau Chantal luxury Bed and Breakfast and Winery in Michigan treated their neighbors to an all-access tour of the new $2.5 million dollar expansion project. This was an effort to bridge the disagreements from locals who opposed the expansion and commercialism of the area.
Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2003
$5.2 Million restaurant, bed and breakfast, and condo property proposed
A $5.2 Million project is proposed in downtown Memphis, TN. The project would entail converting a historic 175-year-old mansion into a restaurant, bed and breakfast, and condo units.
Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2003
Sulpher Springs Ranch up for sale
Currently listed on EBay with a minimum $850,000 bid is the White Sulphur Springs Ranch Bed and Breakfast in Nevada. With warm mineral springs on the property and heating the pool, there are many uses for the property, which include a 3-story Victorian house and three guest cabins.
Posted: Friday, October 10, 2003
First Bed and Breakfast Inn opens in Castro Valley, CA
Gourmet breakfasts and beautiful surroundings mark the opening of Castro Valley's first Bed and Breakfast Inn.
Irish Pub / Bed and Breakfast estimated to fetch record price
With a 6,000 sq. ft. pub and bed and Breakfast, this Bellina, Ireland property, described as "ultra luxurious," is estimated to capture a very high price on the market.
Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2003
Hillsboro, NC Historic B&B will close this Winter
The 213 year-old house that was a Bed and breakfast in historic downtown Hillsboro, NC, will close as a Bed and Breakfast on Dec. 1. A sagging economy and a desire to spend more time with the family are the two main factors.
Unpaid Occupancy Taxes Result in Lawsuit
One of the most unique Bed and Breakfasts in Galveston, Texas is the Stacia Leigh Bed and Breakfast schooner docked at Pier 22. The City of Galveston has filed for payment of delinquent taxes and foreclosure.
UPDATE: Back Taxes paid in full.
Posted: Tuesday, October 07, 2003
Lafeyette Louisiana Resort to be site of Civil War battle
Chretien Point Plantation's new owner's have teamed up with Civir War re-enactors to recreate the historic battle on tha very plantation back in 1863. A civil war camp will be made on the grounds, and a plantation ball will be held on the weekend.
New Bed and Breakfast Owners in Marinette, Wisconsin
New owners have puchased a century-old bed and breakfast in Marinette, Wisconsin. The seven guest room, bed and breakfast is a homecoming for one of the new owners, and they have plans to get the 1910 home listed on the National Historic Register.
Posted: Monday, October 06, 2003
CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Lackluster economy prods innkeepers to sell
Waynesville, NC.: Seven inns and bed and breakfasts are up for sale, blaming the poor ecomomy a desire for retirement. Reservations are down and a strong desire for full-time retirement has produced a unique situation in this Smokey Mountain destination.
Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2003
Sojourning North Carolina in "North Carolina Weekends"
Author Lynn Setzer publishes a guide about her 49 seperate trips through North Carolina and the experiences of festivals, bed and breakfasts, and Main Street's thoughout the state.
Posted: Saturday, October 04, 2003
Feature: New Zealand Bed and Breakfast - Heaven under the Moon
American Cheryle Gail packed up her massage therapy business in search of "Nature Nirvana." It looks like she found it as guests to the Heaven Under the Moon Bed and Breakfast experience amazing beauty and luxurious treatment.
Posted: Friday, October 03, 2003
Local Chamber sponsors a B&B tour
The Port Clinton, Ohio Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a tour of local bed and breakfasts. It looks like this Chamber of Commerce is solidly behind the local B&B economy, as this region of Ohio is one of the top tourist destinations.
Posted: Thursday, October 02, 2003
It must be election time, as tax issues are considered on both coasts
Cape May, New Jersey, is considering a 2% room tax on Bed and Breakfasts and motels, which accounts for 496 B&B rooms. However, it looks like there is almost unanimous support for the tax. On the Left Coast, Alameda County in Oakland is lifting a 10% tax on Bed and Breakfast room rates. This move is an effort to boost tourism to the area's growing wine region.
"Speciality Lodging" replacing Bed and Breakfast?
An Orange County Bed and Breakfast, Shangri La, is opening soon, but positioning itself as "Speciality Lodging". The alluring Tropicana room is featured in this article.
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