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  1. Northern Dreamer

    Do you write your own blog and do your own social media?

    I agree with this. However, one really good option could be to "hire" a local college student (in web, marketing, Social Media/SEO or journalism) and have them write something for you on a regular basis. If the student is local, they would know the area, and could follow your lead on what you'd...
  2. Northern Dreamer

    What does your Garden grow?

    We have a very short growing season and limited space that gets the sun for veggies, but so far we have grown: Multiple varieties of Basil, (Sweet, Purple, Thai, Aristotle) Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Chives, Mint, Dill, Oregano, Strawberries, Kale, Romas, Grape Tomatoes, a lone blueberry bush...
  3. Northern Dreamer

    Irish Soda Bread recipe?

    This is our tried and true, made over and over recipe - enjoy! https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/caraway_soda_bread/ This one I've made GF, (I substitutes King Arthur GF flour for the reg flour) just don't forget to add the caraway seeds! The Maldon salt on top is a nice change too...
  4. Northern Dreamer

    Budget Friendly Bedsheets

    Comphy is a hospitality/spa wholesale company. Comphy Sheets - Developed for Spa. Designed for Ahh. | The Comphy Company You'll get your sheets at wholesale when you sign up through them. Great sheets, they are all we've ever used. They also have more than sheets. (comforters, duvets, throws...
  5. Northern Dreamer

    Dealing with Fraudulent Bookings

    Everyone's booking process here can be a bit different, but the scams usually have some consistency. Our bookings can only be done online booking or they have to call - and both are paid-in-full requirements. Our policy is once you are within the 7 days of arrival, you start losing money because...
  6. Northern Dreamer

    Guest Vaccination Requirement

    Business as usual here too Gillum. We do not require it and in our welcome email prior to arrival we ask that guests respect the privacy of other guests as well.
  7. Northern Dreamer

    Halloween menu - what are your favorites?

    We don't do anything special per se for Halloween, but our fall menu offerings always includes Pumpkin Spice something! The last couple weeks it has been Pumpkin spice scones with cinnamon morsels! Also for a main entree we make a pumpkin spice waffle with homemade cinnamon & maple butter...
  8. Northern Dreamer

    Free rooms - discuss.

    We have gotten random requests to donate to various silent auctions benefitting "fill-in-the-blank" and have done a few. Mostly we stick with one a year now, a non-profit that is of special interest to a close family member, so they will benefit from the auction donation. The people you get (who...
  9. Northern Dreamer

    interview Questions

    Besides all the common requirements, one thing we have considered is basing a percentage of their wages on the reservation load...have them helping boost sales/marketing. If someone is going to "be me" I don't want someone who just does the daily duties, but is interested in the long term...
  10. Northern Dreamer

    There’s nothing to eat!

    Just part of why we don't allow children...bad enough when the adults act immature!
  11. Northern Dreamer

    Going in alone

    When my hubby and I started 5 years ago, we went to an "Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar that our local state B&B org offered. It was so helpful! First off, we learned that unless you are a larger facility and running at high occupancy most of the time, you will not earn a salary that would replace a...
  12. Northern Dreamer

    Best of times/worst of times?

    In our 5th season here and it's the busiest year yet! Our weekends (and more) were booked for the summer by the beginning of July and most phone calls now are, "sorry we don't have any availability, but thanks for calling...". Still booking into the fall for color season and winery events (plus...
  13. Northern Dreamer

    We finally did it!

    I also am not seeing any website to book direct either...? We may be in that area as well this fall. Please update us when your site is up and running! Thank you & Good Luck!
  14. Northern Dreamer

    More Boo Shenanigans

    Never used OTAs...never will...
  15. Northern Dreamer

    Ring doorbell question

    Take the battery out or change wifi. It is then controlled by an app on your phone and you can customize settings, notifications, add chimes, motion sensitivity, etc... There is a cost associated with recording/archiving activity for, but viewing live is free through the app.
  16. Northern Dreamer

    Photo Advice

    I think your photos look great! Mostly, I'd say take photos at different views in each room so folks get an idea of the overall space. All the other suggestions above are helpful too when you don't want to spend the money on a photographer!
  17. Northern Dreamer

    Late arrivals

    We send an "Welcome" email about a week before arrival stating that "...to better serve you, we offer in-person check-ins..." If they need to check-in later than the times offered, we get a time frame, so in the event we step out for dinner, then we are home by their arrival. Rarely have we...
  18. Northern Dreamer

    Bachelorette "Ceremony"

    NOPE! We just had a group that said 2-3 other groomsmen for photos only then we leave for the wedding (to which we agreed to)...it was 8 men who showed...at 10:30 because they got kicked out of the ladies rental...with lunch delivered...and the photographer was here from 12:30-1:30 and they all...
  19. Northern Dreamer

    Never thought I would get it - Pass me the Baton

    Good for you! We don't usually allow any children, but made an exception for a 17yr and 19yr (not really a child?) old traveling with the parents...thinking it would be no big deal....umm WRONG - I think your 3 little ones were better behaved than these two sisters - who were pounding on the...
  20. Northern Dreamer

    Packaged soaps or liquids?

    Suave products - they have a very nice Rosemary & Mint that gets lots of compliments! It smells like a high-end salon product and washes just as well - for less! The Ivory liquid body wash is wonderful!
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