For B&B First-Timers
If you have never stayed at a bed and breakfast, considering it as a getaway option might be daunting. Many people think of a bed and breakfast as a stuffy Victorian with lots of delicate antiques. Who can relax there? Our first B&B experience was in western Pennsylvania where we stayed for a friend’s wedding. It was a comfortable home and we really only slept there. The B&B that made us think about becoming innkeepers is Leech Lake B&B in Walker, MN. We unpacked our bags then went out to the yard where Mark immediately fell asleep in a hammock and I settled in on the dock to bask in the sun (yes, I was wearing sunscreen) and listen to the waves lap against the pontoon boat.. The reality is that the majority of B&Bs are people’s homes. Innkeepers love what they do because they are proud of their homes and communities and want to share them with others. And, yes, some are full of antiques, but even those are places where you can feel comfortable and use as a...