In January 2009 I got a call from a man who wanted to reserve all 3 rooms for 3 nights for a nearby motorcycle event. It was for 6 men. I pointed out we only had 1 bed in each room. He said that is OK, we know and we don't care. I started getting nervous along about April and called him to confirm. He said, "Don't you give away our rooms!" and I got a check in the mail for the whole amount (he did not have internet - his grandson found us).
Do you have in room guest books for the guests to write in? I find those to be helpful when someone has just been a jerk. Most guests write something very nice. I have thousands of lovely comments in the books compared with less than 200 online reviews!ChrisandShelley said:
I also have the guest comment books in each room. The Gillum Room is on its 3rd book, the others on their 2nd - Gillum has always had the biggest bed, then it had biggest bed & private bath.
motorcyclists have never given us any trouble - had 16 swedish people here for the annual european Harley convention who were traveling the UK afterwards then home - all super nice but tons and tons of camping gear! don't know how they got it all on the bikes! they like us cos we have a good protected car park.In January 2009 I got a call from a man who wanted to reserve all 3 rooms for 3 nights for a nearby motorcycle event. It was for 6 men. I pointed out we only had 1 bed in each room. He said that is OK, we know and we don't care. I started getting nervous along about April and called him to confirm. He said, "Don't you give away our rooms!" and I got a check in the mail for the whole amount (he did not have internet - his grandson found us).
On the day of check-in, 6 motorcycles pulled into our driveway. The oldest in the group was the newest rider (for a little over a year) - he had just had his 88th birthday. The youngest was 67. They were great.
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Oh yes. When we've had a trying weekend, we get together and read past comments that our favorite guests left in our room comment books. It really helps especially when I'm questioning whether becoming an innkeeper was the right decision.
Before we took over, I was thinking about doing a covered parking to cater to motorcyclists. Something like a wedding tent that we can set up and tear down.motorcyclists have never given us any trouble - had 16 swedish people here for the annual european Harley convention who were traveling the UK afterwards then home - all super nice but tons and tons of camping gear! don't know how they got it all on the bikes! they like us cos we have a good protected car park.In January 2009 I got a call from a man who wanted to reserve all 3 rooms for 3 nights for a nearby motorcycle event. It was for 6 men. I pointed out we only had 1 bed in each room. He said that is OK, we know and we don't care. I started getting nervous along about April and called him to confirm. He said, "Don't you give away our rooms!" and I got a check in the mail for the whole amount (he did not have internet - his grandson found us).
On the day of check-in, 6 motorcycles pulled into our driveway. The oldest in the group was the newest rider (for a little over a year) - he had just had his 88th birthday. The youngest was 67. They were great.
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We don't have covered parking, but we do have a paved lot with lights. We had bike groups here a couple of times but they are very fickle. If it rains they cancel. I don't blame them but what am I supposed to do about their rooms?Before we took over, I was thinking about doing a covered parking to cater to motorcyclists. Something like a wedding tent that we can set up and tear down.motorcyclists have never given us any trouble - had 16 swedish people here for the annual european Harley convention who were traveling the UK afterwards then home - all super nice but tons and tons of camping gear! don't know how they got it all on the bikes! they like us cos we have a good protected car park.In January 2009 I got a call from a man who wanted to reserve all 3 rooms for 3 nights for a nearby motorcycle event. It was for 6 men. I pointed out we only had 1 bed in each room. He said that is OK, we know and we don't care. I started getting nervous along about April and called him to confirm. He said, "Don't you give away our rooms!" and I got a check in the mail for the whole amount (he did not have internet - his grandson found us).
On the day of check-in, 6 motorcycles pulled into our driveway. The oldest in the group was the newest rider (for a little over a year) - he had just had his 88th birthday. The youngest was 67. They were great.
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Wedding tent
I was thinking about the two bay tent there. Or even putting in a carport for us, but offering it to motorcyclists. We've spent a fortune on remodeling so far, so it might wait until next year.
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I do not hve covered parking - they just get my driveway. If it looks like rain (or is forecast) I offer a tarp to cover but many travel with a cover for the bike. I also keep some old towels in the shed for them to use to dry off the bike (dew) and a hydrant (garden type) with a hose that is next to the driveway if they want to wash the bike.Before we took over, I was thinking about doing a covered parking to cater to motorcyclists. Something like a wedding tent that we can set up and tear down.motorcyclists have never given us any trouble - had 16 swedish people here for the annual european Harley convention who were traveling the UK afterwards then home - all super nice but tons and tons of camping gear! don't know how they got it all on the bikes! they like us cos we have a good protected car park.In January 2009 I got a call from a man who wanted to reserve all 3 rooms for 3 nights for a nearby motorcycle event. It was for 6 men. I pointed out we only had 1 bed in each room. He said that is OK, we know and we don't care. I started getting nervous along about April and called him to confirm. He said, "Don't you give away our rooms!" and I got a check in the mail for the whole amount (he did not have internet - his grandson found us).
On the day of check-in, 6 motorcycles pulled into our driveway. The oldest in the group was the newest rider (for a little over a year) - he had just had his 88th birthday. The youngest was 67. They were great.
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Wedding tent
I was thinking about the two bay tent there. Or even putting in a carport for us, but offering it to motorcyclists. We've spent a fortune on remodeling so far, so it might wait until next year.
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If we have just the 1 bike it can go under the porch at the back by the back door - if there is more they just park all over the car park - its less a weather issue than a security issue they want to be sure they are safe - especially considering what they cost!Before we took over, I was thinking about doing a covered parking to cater to motorcyclists. Something like a wedding tent that we can set up and tear down.motorcyclists have never given us any trouble - had 16 swedish people here for the annual european Harley convention who were traveling the UK afterwards then home - all super nice but tons and tons of camping gear! don't know how they got it all on the bikes! they like us cos we have a good protected car park.In January 2009 I got a call from a man who wanted to reserve all 3 rooms for 3 nights for a nearby motorcycle event. It was for 6 men. I pointed out we only had 1 bed in each room. He said that is OK, we know and we don't care. I started getting nervous along about April and called him to confirm. He said, "Don't you give away our rooms!" and I got a check in the mail for the whole amount (he did not have internet - his grandson found us).
On the day of check-in, 6 motorcycles pulled into our driveway. The oldest in the group was the newest rider (for a little over a year) - he had just had his 88th birthday. The youngest was 67. They were great.
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Wedding tent
I was thinking about the two bay tent there. Or even putting in a carport for us, but offering it to motorcyclists. We've spent a fortune on remodeling so far, so it might wait until next year.
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Exactly. My advantage is being in such a small city with very little crime - my driveway being in sight-line of the Police Station does not hurt either.If we have just the 1 bike it can go under the porch at the back by the back door - if there is more they just park all over the car park - its less a weather issue than a security issue they want to be sure they are safe - especially considering what they cost!Before we took over, I was thinking about doing a covered parking to cater to motorcyclists. Something like a wedding tent that we can set up and tear down.motorcyclists have never given us any trouble - had 16 swedish people here for the annual european Harley convention who were traveling the UK afterwards then home - all super nice but tons and tons of camping gear! don't know how they got it all on the bikes! they like us cos we have a good protected car park.In January 2009 I got a call from a man who wanted to reserve all 3 rooms for 3 nights for a nearby motorcycle event. It was for 6 men. I pointed out we only had 1 bed in each room. He said that is OK, we know and we don't care. I started getting nervous along about April and called him to confirm. He said, "Don't you give away our rooms!" and I got a check in the mail for the whole amount (he did not have internet - his grandson found us).
On the day of check-in, 6 motorcycles pulled into our driveway. The oldest in the group was the newest rider (for a little over a year) - he had just had his 88th birthday. The youngest was 67. They were great.
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Wedding tent
I was thinking about the two bay tent there. Or even putting in a carport for us, but offering it to motorcyclists. We've spent a fortune on remodeling so far, so it might wait until next year.
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