How to Start and Operate Your Own Bed-and-Breakfast: Down-To-Earth Advice from an Award-Winning B&B Owner 1st edition by Murphy, Martha W. (1994) Paperback

by Martha W. Murphy

Here is an informative guide chock-full of essential information for all those who are interested in earning supplementary income by running part of their home as a bed-and-breakfast. Martha Murphy vigorously debunks common misconceptions about the ease of running a B&B, emphasizing that it is indeed a job, albeit a job with part-time aspects. She gives much good advice on start-up costs; preparing the house, bedrooms, and baths for guests; safety features and house rules; and rates, advertising, and reservations. She suggests when, where, and how to serve breakfast and offers a week's worth of menus and recipes.

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First published May 15, 1994

Reviews

[Ana Maria · Rating 2 out of 5]

So vastly common sense, one wonders who needs this level of basic advice. If you've never entertained the thought of a B&B this might be worth your time but if you've thought about the logistics of running a B&B more than in passing, even once, you're probably already beyond the suggestions here.