B&B 101, Chapter 1

Have you ever stayed in a Bed and Breakfast? As an Innkeepers dog, I am sort of the resident expert on getting people settled in. I have heard all sorts of questions. The topic of this blog, and over the next week or so, is for the first time B&B guest and others who are interested about tips and hints from a four legged perspective.

A lot of our guests choose bed & breakfasts because they are charming, cozy alternatives to impersonal hotels. First timers are often uncertain of what to expect on their first B&B stay. Here are some helpful hints to choose the right B&B for you:

Every B&B is unique, and this is what makes them special. Some are historic and others are modern, some are quaint and rustic and others are elegant and gourmet. Be sure you are selecting a B&B tailored to your taste & needs. If you like the Victorian style that is lacy, frilly bedrooms with floral prints and a canopy bed, that’s great. Will you find that at The Craftsman B&B?  NO!   We just say no to lace and dollies!

Our Craftsman Style house, built in 1921, was renovated in 2005 to return the character of the period and modernized the workings.  Classic Arts and Crafts elements were incorporated – from the Greene & Greene inspired cloud lift detail of the railings to wainscoting typical of a Gustav Stickley house. The structural integrity of the house has been respected, while adding the style of many of the period’s most respected designers, to make this craftsman house a special place. You will open the door to the 1920’s.

What is craftsman style?
The period started as a revolt of the ornate Victorian design, machine made decor and furniture. Returning to simple, clean and natural design. Celebrating the craftsmanship of hand–made furnishings and buildings, it was common for the architect not only to design a house, but also design the interior and furniture. At The Craftsman B&B, you won’t find lace or doilies – and men won’t be embarrassed to tell their buddies about their stay.

So choose your B&B wisely.  If your partner has always said they wouldn't stay in a B&B because there too lacy and frilly, you now have an alternative.