BBOnline provides travelers looking to book a bed and breakfast the opportunity to compare the features, amenities and rates of one bed and breakfast inn to many others, all in one place. Loosely defined, a bed and breakfast is usually a small family-run inn (ten rooms or less) that serves complimentary breakfast. Many bed and breakfasts are actually former historic homes that have been converted
to accommodate multiple guests for a vacation stay. The innkeeper usually lives onsite or in a guest house on the property and functions as the concierge, providing personal recommendations of nearby restaurants and sights. Because a B&B is usually run by an individual or family rather than a corporation, a stay at a B & B usually feels more intimate than what you might find at a hotel or motel. If you've never stayed at a bed and breakfast inn, it's important to note that some bed and breakfasts provide private bathrooms with private entry from your room, while other inns provide private and shared bathrooms located outside of your room (usually down the hall from your room). Rates for rooms without private bathrooms are more reasonable, which can help make a stay at a bed & breakfast affordable. Fans of bed and breakfasts like the warmth and charm that inns offer. They enjoy getting to know the innkeepers who run the inn, and learning about the history of the town from someone who lives there. Many inns provide pet-friendly accommodations as well, making them popular among animal lovers. Whether you're looking for a country inn or a specialized bed and breakfast like a mountain inn, BBOnline provides thousands of comprehensive profiles of inns across the country. You can search by city or amenity to find the breakfast inn that best suits your needs. If you're considering buying an inn, you.ll also find plenty of choices in our for sale bed and breakfast section.