But what if it is a legit B&B but just does not appear like one? It is in the "homey' range? I am speaking about one that is no different than any house owned by any aunt or uncle we have had, with recliners, worn out sofas, garage full of junk, no headboards on the beds - comforters tossed over the beds, etc. Yes, they serve breakfast, yes they are licensed as a B&B, but should they be more professional? or is it okay to just be a hack B&B?I guess so, but to have a B & B designation, most probably have to have permit / local zoning permisison etc etc. The homestay I think of more as people doing it under the table and not reporting or paying taxes, or if legit, maybe only have one room they rent..
Oh then...they obviously need to be on hotel impossible!!!! Like Isaid, some people donot have a clue! Did you stay there?If so why? Only one intown?But what if it is a legit B&B but just does not appear like one? It is in the "homey' range? I am speaking about one that is no different than any house owned by any aunt or uncle we have had, with recliners, worn out sofas, garage full of junk, no headboards on the beds - comforters tossed over the beds, etc. Yes, they serve breakfast, yes they are licensed as a B&B, but should they be more professional? or is it okay to just be a hack B&B?I guess so, but to have a B & B designation, most probably have to have permit / local zoning permisison etc etc. The homestay I think of more as people doing it under the table and not reporting or paying taxes, or if legit, maybe only have one room they rent..
A guy asked me to look at his website, so I did, and I gasped aloud! Cash only, minimal landscaping, just a house on a street, in a city. Oh and we cook breakfast for you...I cannot respond I am in shock right now. It screams HOMESTAY to me.
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do not get me started on this - was watching 4 in a bed - program where 4 bb owners go and stay with each other and vote who is the best value for money. The couple that won was a seaside place and were nice enough but to be honest there is a lot of game playing and winning isn't as important as not making a twit of yourself and showing your place is nice to stay in.But what if it is a legit B&B but just does not appear like one? It is in the "homey' range? I am speaking about one that is no different than any house owned by any aunt or uncle we have had, with recliners, worn out sofas, garage full of junk, no headboards on the beds - comforters tossed over the beds, etc. Yes, they serve breakfast, yes they are licensed as a B&B, but should they be more professional? or is it okay to just be a hack B&B?I guess so, but to have a B & B designation, most probably have to have permit / local zoning permisison etc etc. The homestay I think of more as people doing it under the table and not reporting or paying taxes, or if legit, maybe only have one room they rent..
A guy asked me to look at his website, so I did, and I gasped aloud! Cash only, minimal landscaping, just a house on a street, in a city. Oh and we cook breakfast for you...I cannot respond I am in shock right now. It screams HOMESTAY to me.
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You would be surprised at how many people will resort to anything except for doing what needs to be done. For example goo.gl/YiZqK . It's so much easier to write a fake review than to actually take care of the property and improve the property. Problem is, the location is great and it's right accross from a hospital, so you should get family that wants to stay close.do not get me started on this - was watching 4 in a bed - program where 4 bb owners go and stay with each other and vote who is the best value for money. The couple that won was a seaside place and were nice enough but to be honest there is a lot of game playing and winning isn't as important as not making a twit of yourself and showing your place is nice to stay in.But what if it is a legit B&B but just does not appear like one? It is in the "homey' range? I am speaking about one that is no different than any house owned by any aunt or uncle we have had, with recliners, worn out sofas, garage full of junk, no headboards on the beds - comforters tossed over the beds, etc. Yes, they serve breakfast, yes they are licensed as a B&B, but should they be more professional? or is it okay to just be a hack B&B?I guess so, but to have a B & B designation, most probably have to have permit / local zoning permisison etc etc. The homestay I think of more as people doing it under the table and not reporting or paying taxes, or if legit, maybe only have one room they rent..
A guy asked me to look at his website, so I did, and I gasped aloud! Cash only, minimal landscaping, just a house on a street, in a city. Oh and we cook breakfast for you...I cannot respond I am in shock right now. It screams HOMESTAY to me.
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This couple have a sea side bb and its very seasonal - admitted freely they had had a tough year and were hoping winning would help - probably would as they represented themselves well. Took a look at them just out of curiosity -
1- no online booking
2- cash only
3 - no 3rd party advertising ie late rooms .com, book ing .com or ex peidia which in this country are virtually mandatory
4- the outside of the building could do with a little tarting up as the rooms inside were really nice - ie loosing passing trade to other nearby properties as people will assume if the outside is tired the inside is to.
5- no blog, no facebook and no twitter
Literally one not amazing but not desparate web site and a listing with the AA and trip adviser - sorry but no wonder you arn't having a great year.
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