THose always astounded me as well. That's why we always just closed. Who can afford to pay for all of the services? My good friend does it all..whatever the innkeeper needs... for a basic per day rate. I think that is the way it should be..
The problem with a standard daily rate is that there is no standard B&B or inn. Each is different and each requires a different amount of time/energy/skillsets from the innsitter.
It's true that some of the pricing structures that I see do seem a little bit complicated but my guess is that most innsitters who do that are trying to put something online that allows the inn owner to see for him/herself just what kind of rate they might expect from that particular innsitter. Most of those complex structures would scare me off so I understand the apprehension.
But a 4 room B&B is just not the same as a 12 room inn so the rates need to take that into consideration. And even among the smallest of B&Bs, there are major differences. Is there a cleaning crew or any other part-time staff? Is there a wine/social hour? Is breakfast a buffet or made to order? Will the inn be super busy or relatively slow? All impact the services the innsitter will provide, thus making a standard rate difficult.
I think most innsitters would be best served by having a fairly extensive list of services that are included within a daily rate that has a range, rather than a breakdown for each particular service. IMHO.
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