A Neat Place
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I changed my username (sorry) after deciding it would be best not to be searchable. Duh. So -- I'm the one switching away from ABB/VacationByRipoff and becoming a B&B at the start of the year, if all goes as planned. Very much looking forward to kicking VR_O to the curb.
I'm concerned that after 2 years of ABB'ing I'm missing something important. We are currently staying in one of the rooms now, one each in turn, for the rest of the month to see if we feel we need anything more.
ANYWAY: Rooms and small luxuries questions---
Our house is not a huge, grand old thing. It is very farmhouse, decorated in a trendy, yet timeless manner (easily updated/changed as styles change). No library, no massive fireplace (there is an enamel woodstove). Two of the rooms are not the large comfy things with space for a desk and reading chair -- I figure those are "hiker's rooms." Knowing all of this, I am trying to make everything ELSE as fantastic as possible to make up for the room size. Handmade organic soap, great breakfast, wine and cheese in the evening, complementary canvas carry bags, all the makings for s'mores and a fire lighting/tending service, welcoming tea/lemonade and cookies upon arrival, for example.
- Aside from a comfy bed, a decent pillow selection for various preferences, robes, plenty of closet space, and a dresser... what do guests expect in their room? We have books, decor and NatGeo magazines, and games in the common area. I've stayed in a number of B&Bs and just can't think of anything unexpected that I appreciated other than great light control (we have blackout and light filtering options on windows), bedding selections, and a mini-fridge stocked with water and a few snacks.
- TV: we have one in the common area, though I truly hate even having that. We are on 28 acres backing up to a massive state park, lots of forest. It's a nature getaway more than anything here. Is my hubby right, do we need TVs in rooms? Seems to me, nowadays most people bring their ipads and laptops, so it's more about the internet connection IMHO than the boob tube.
- We don't have a hot tub. Yet. It will be a while, as it will be Ryokan-style. We will have walking sticks for convenience on trails, and yoga mats so they can take their practice out to the barn or barn deck. We have maps and touring itineraries for self-guided trips around the area. I have a picnic basket they can borrow, and we have canvas carry bags in the works.
What are some small luxuries that you have found make guests feel thought of? TIA!
I'm concerned that after 2 years of ABB'ing I'm missing something important. We are currently staying in one of the rooms now, one each in turn, for the rest of the month to see if we feel we need anything more.
ANYWAY: Rooms and small luxuries questions---
Our house is not a huge, grand old thing. It is very farmhouse, decorated in a trendy, yet timeless manner (easily updated/changed as styles change). No library, no massive fireplace (there is an enamel woodstove). Two of the rooms are not the large comfy things with space for a desk and reading chair -- I figure those are "hiker's rooms." Knowing all of this, I am trying to make everything ELSE as fantastic as possible to make up for the room size. Handmade organic soap, great breakfast, wine and cheese in the evening, complementary canvas carry bags, all the makings for s'mores and a fire lighting/tending service, welcoming tea/lemonade and cookies upon arrival, for example.
- Aside from a comfy bed, a decent pillow selection for various preferences, robes, plenty of closet space, and a dresser... what do guests expect in their room? We have books, decor and NatGeo magazines, and games in the common area. I've stayed in a number of B&Bs and just can't think of anything unexpected that I appreciated other than great light control (we have blackout and light filtering options on windows), bedding selections, and a mini-fridge stocked with water and a few snacks.
- TV: we have one in the common area, though I truly hate even having that. We are on 28 acres backing up to a massive state park, lots of forest. It's a nature getaway more than anything here. Is my hubby right, do we need TVs in rooms? Seems to me, nowadays most people bring their ipads and laptops, so it's more about the internet connection IMHO than the boob tube.
- We don't have a hot tub. Yet. It will be a while, as it will be Ryokan-style. We will have walking sticks for convenience on trails, and yoga mats so they can take their practice out to the barn or barn deck. We have maps and touring itineraries for self-guided trips around the area. I have a picnic basket they can borrow, and we have canvas carry bags in the works.
What are some small luxuries that you have found make guests feel thought of? TIA!