My first guest is not as wonderful as I had hoped :(

[MountainMystery]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>

 

[EmptyNest]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

OMG... start writing all this stuff down in a journal and you will have a best seller in a few years!!! Strange isn't even the right word..but not sure what is? The guy doesn't have a clue does he? Please do not let anyone else take advantage of you like this again. Be professional and not just someone opening up a room to let.

 

[MountainMystery]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

No worries, I've learned my lesson! I was thinking too naively that my guests would have a decent amount of common sense! But I guess that's sadly not true for everyone...

 

[Breakfast Diva]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

Oh boy, you've got a real loony there! Keep your distance, but still be professional. Of course you would never let him use your vehicle...he's got quite a nerve. Hang in there until he's gone. By the way, is your private & office area secured? You can't be too careful.
To answer your question about how we get time for the forum, it's usually during my 'waiting' time. Waiting for the egg dish to cook, waiting for guests to arrive, etc. Most of us do a hit and miss several times a day.

 

[MountainMystery]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

Oh boy, you've got a real loony there! Keep your distance, but still be professional. Of course you would never let him use your vehicle...he's got quite a nerve. Hang in there until he's gone. By the way, is your private & office area secured? You can't be too careful.
To answer your question about how we get time for the forum, it's usually during my 'waiting' time. Waiting for the egg dish to cook, waiting for guests to arrive, etc. Most of us do a hit and miss several times a day.
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Our office area is secured... everything is locked down and hidden away, although we had originally said the office area would be shared so printing could be done, email checked, etc... That's actually one of the policies I've changed- it's totally off limits now. Someone suggested having a laptop tied down somewhere for guests to use, and since I also have an old laptop and cable lying around, bingo!
As far as our private area, we had debated back and forth about whether it was necessary to put an exterior-style full locking door knob on the doors, since it's just one room. We thought we'd see how secure we felt about things at first and then make the decision. It's already on my chore list now to put the new exterior locking doorknob on this weekend!

 

[Kay Nein]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

No worries, I've learned my lesson! I was thinking too naively that my guests would have a decent amount of common sense! But I guess that's sadly not true for everyone...
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Common sense flys out the window when there are no boundaries. Your first guest is a doozie!! But, look at it this way - he's breaking you in early so you can iron out the kinks before the REAL guests start coming. This is a dress rehearsal =)
As far as having time to be on this forum... I'm addicted *lol* I come back her as often as I can to see who's said what. You never know with this group what you'll find one minute to the next. And I have a regular day job - self-employed - so, I tend to spend alot of time goofing off. Why not goof off here!

 

[Joey Camb]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

Oh boy, you've got a real loony there! Keep your distance, but still be professional. Of course you would never let him use your vehicle...he's got quite a nerve. Hang in there until he's gone. By the way, is your private & office area secured? You can't be too careful.
To answer your question about how we get time for the forum, it's usually during my 'waiting' time. Waiting for the egg dish to cook, waiting for guests to arrive, etc. Most of us do a hit and miss several times a day.
.

Our office area is secured... everything is locked down and hidden away, although we had originally said the office area would be shared so printing could be done, email checked, etc... That's actually one of the policies I've changed- it's totally off limits now. Someone suggested having a laptop tied down somewhere for guests to use, and since I also have an old laptop and cable lying around, bingo!
As far as our private area, we had debated back and forth about whether it was necessary to put an exterior-style full locking door knob on the doors, since it's just one room. We thought we'd see how secure we felt about things at first and then make the decision. It's already on my chore list now to put the new exterior locking doorknob on this weekend!
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we offer printing but they email the document to me and I do it - people never have access to my computer - I have a ton of files on there and our reservation system - not taking a chance some idiot looks at porn or whatever and downloads distruction to my computer!

 

[Madeleine]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

I am enjoying your adventure. I don't tell a lot of the stuff that happens here any more because some poor innkeepers were incredulous!
You absolutely must have a lock on your personal space. I have had people walk right into my bedroom even with me saying to them, 'You stay here, I'll be right back.' One lady walked in the side door of my part of the house. We saw her do this and figured the dog would make sure she didn't get far. But still. You may have been thinking your guests would be gone all day so no need to lock up. Not true. They will hang around and you'll be stuck there as well if you can't lock doors.
There should also be a lock on the guest room so the guest can feel comfortable.
Really, this could not have worked out better for you to have this guy with ALL the problems you'll ever face show up first!
If you raise rates, you have to honor the rate you already quoted to the folks who booked.
How do we read this forum? Well, we're all caught up! You've got a ton to read. After you've gotten thru the list it only takes a few minutes everyday to catch up again.
How do we read this with 7 or more guest rooms? We've been doing this for awhile!

 

[gillumhouse]

There has been a lot of talk over the years about writing a book about our loonies. I hope no one ever does it. I am currently reading a book Cambs sent me written by a woman who was a waitress all her life In Washington (State) and Calif. I sincerely hope most of the stuff she wrote is fiction. It would put you off going to restaurants. IF someone wrote a book about our "prize" guests, people would be afraid to go to a B & B for fear of meeting them.

 

[Silverspoon]

Sounds like a "hot" car to me!

 

[Samster]

Wow, what a busy couple of days... how do you guys manage to find the time to keep up with these message boards? I'm kicking my rump trying to manage my time effectively. And it doesn't help that my yard's sump pump went belly up... Now I am a waterfront property!
I'm definitely taking a great deal of advice from all of you... I've decided on several "policy" changes, and to up my rate (trying to decide how much now...). Hopefully I can get some time tomorrow to update online!
This first guest just gets stranger and stranger... We're looking forward to the day he leaves! :/ He's 24/25, and is leaving next week to take a tour of Europe. Before he goes, he wants to sell his 2013 $45k luxury SUV, which is already paid off. He asked us for advice on how to sell it earlier in the week- he didn't want to pay to put an ad in the newspaper, didn't like the amount the dealer was offering, and needs to sell it within a week. So anyway, DH asked him last night how it was going and he said he was taking it to the dealership to sell it today. Then he asked if he could use my husband's car for the rest of his stay. Ummm.... seriously?? How about a rental?!?
This morning when he came down for breakfast (yes, he got the point about breakfast being within the timeframe I had originally set..), the first thing he asked me was, "So, you have a motorcycle?" I said yes.... The he asked, "You don't have another car?" So I said no, but why did you ask my husband last night to borrow our car? While smiling, he responded that he was selling his car today so he wouldn't have one and he needed a way to get around before he leaves next week. All I could think to say in response is that it's not really proper to ask someone you don't really know to borrow their car (especially since he had already told me that he was involved in TWO accidents with his 2013 SUV!) He just laughed. <slap forehead>.

No worries, I've learned my lesson! I was thinking too naively that my guests would have a decent amount of common sense! But I guess that's sadly not true for everyone...
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I had a friend who had a guest who was writing a blog about B&Bs who negotiated a free stay. That guest ended up living with them for a long time because of their good hearts. That guest also had a luxury vehicle that was supposedly owned, but the guest let the tags expire and then the car was re-possessed. Yeah, these stories happen when you deal with "free spirits". ;-)

 

[dmyer14]

Hi Justmeinmd! I just got here...kinda late to chime in, but welcome. You have gotten great advice from the pros on this board so I'll just add one thing about increasing your rates. We have found that when your rates go up, you get a better group of guests. Of course there is a range of peculiar, inconsiderate guests no matter what, but when your rates are low you will get "bottom of the barrel" guests who either have never stayed in a B+B and will treat you like a hotel maid, or you will get people who figure you are not worth much and will treat your home accordingly. So by all means get those rates up to those that are comparable with other B+B's in your area..

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.

 

[JBloggs]

Hi Justmeinmd! I just got here...kinda late to chime in, but welcome. You have gotten great advice from the pros on this board so I'll just add one thing about increasing your rates. We have found that when your rates go up, you get a better group of guests. Of course there is a range of peculiar, inconsiderate guests no matter what, but when your rates are low you will get "bottom of the barrel" guests who either have never stayed in a B+B and will treat you like a hotel maid, or you will get people who figure you are not worth much and will treat your home accordingly. So by all means get those rates up to those that are comparable with other B+B's in your area..

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.
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I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.

and yet this gal here told because obv i was ignorant, that $55 a night on airbnb is what we should offer. Yeah right...
ps send me a link to your cabin if you want to i have a ton of friends and some family n that area.

 

[dmyer14]

Hi Justmeinmd! I just got here...kinda late to chime in, but welcome. You have gotten great advice from the pros on this board so I'll just add one thing about increasing your rates. We have found that when your rates go up, you get a better group of guests. Of course there is a range of peculiar, inconsiderate guests no matter what, but when your rates are low you will get "bottom of the barrel" guests who either have never stayed in a B+B and will treat you like a hotel maid, or you will get people who figure you are not worth much and will treat your home accordingly. So by all means get those rates up to those that are comparable with other B+B's in your area..

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.
.

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.

and yet this gal here told because obv i was ignorant, that $55 a night on airbnb is what we should offer. Yeah right...
ps send me a link to your cabin if you want to i have a ton of friends and some family n that area.
.

I sold my cabin and am now in the market to start a B&B in Sumner, WA. I'm in the beginning stage of checking with the city on zoning and placing ads in the paper for notification. This will be the first B&B in the area.

 

[JBloggs]

Hi Justmeinmd! I just got here...kinda late to chime in, but welcome. You have gotten great advice from the pros on this board so I'll just add one thing about increasing your rates. We have found that when your rates go up, you get a better group of guests. Of course there is a range of peculiar, inconsiderate guests no matter what, but when your rates are low you will get "bottom of the barrel" guests who either have never stayed in a B+B and will treat you like a hotel maid, or you will get people who figure you are not worth much and will treat your home accordingly. So by all means get those rates up to those that are comparable with other B+B's in your area..

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.
.

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.

and yet this gal here told because obv i was ignorant, that $55 a night on airbnb is what we should offer. Yeah right...
ps send me a link to your cabin if you want to i have a ton of friends and some family n that area.
.

I sold my cabin and am now in the market to start a B&B in Sumner, WA. I'm in the beginning stage of checking with the city on zoning and placing ads in the paper for notification. This will be the first B&B in the area.
.

I sold my cabin and am now in the market to start a B&B in Sumner, WA. I'm in the beginning stage of checking with the city on zoning and placing ads in the paper for notification. This will be the first B&B in the area.

The guest here was talking about the cheap rate on AirBnB in Tacoma WA. Fyi. If you saw that thread already. Why sumner, why not Gig Harbor or Hood Canal or somewhere with a water view? Just putting this out there. Sunshine on this forum has been looking at somewhere on the peninsula...she is not there currently.

 

[dmyer14]

Hi Justmeinmd! I just got here...kinda late to chime in, but welcome. You have gotten great advice from the pros on this board so I'll just add one thing about increasing your rates. We have found that when your rates go up, you get a better group of guests. Of course there is a range of peculiar, inconsiderate guests no matter what, but when your rates are low you will get "bottom of the barrel" guests who either have never stayed in a B+B and will treat you like a hotel maid, or you will get people who figure you are not worth much and will treat your home accordingly. So by all means get those rates up to those that are comparable with other B+B's in your area..

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.
.

I agree with Silverspoon. I had to raise my rates at my Mt Rainier Cabin after getting a few nightmare guest. You will get a better clientele once you raise your rates.

and yet this gal here told because obv i was ignorant, that $55 a night on airbnb is what we should offer. Yeah right...
ps send me a link to your cabin if you want to i have a ton of friends and some family n that area.
.

I sold my cabin and am now in the market to start a B&B in Sumner, WA. I'm in the beginning stage of checking with the city on zoning and placing ads in the paper for notification. This will be the first B&B in the area.
.

I sold my cabin and am now in the market to start a B&B in Sumner, WA. I'm in the beginning stage of checking with the city on zoning and placing ads in the paper for notification. This will be the first B&B in the area.

The guest here was talking about the cheap rate on AirBnB in Tacoma WA. Fyi. If you saw that thread already. Why sumner, why not Gig Harbor or Hood Canal or somewhere with a water view? Just putting this out there. Sunshine on this forum has been looking at somewhere on the peninsula...she is not there currently.
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At the current time I will be working my full time job until the Inn is ready to open. Sumner is as far as I am willing to commute back and fourth to work. I am also expecting my first grandson in July and want to be close to my kids. One lives in Sumner around the corner from house I'm exploring and my other lives in Bonney Lake. Being close to my kids and Grandchildren is the reason. Gig Harbor would be the ideal place. There was restaurant across from the Marina called the "Rose" that would have been perfect. I believe the house is now being used for offices.