Why loving couples love Maple Cove B&B
I first interviewed innkeeper Jan Smith in September 2016, seven months after she and her husband Mark opened Maple Cove … Continued
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4 great places to stay in the UP
If you’re looking for places to stay in the UP — an abbreviation used fondly for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — … Continued
Why this fashion blogger adores B&Bs
Plus her advice on giving and using Michigan B&B gift certificates Winning the drawing for a $250 Michigan bed and … Continued
Aspiring innkeepers tackle a reno
Plus two ways MBBA eases the journey for future B&B owners Each week, aspiring innkeepers Joanne and Lance Murphy inch … Continued
Buying a bed and breakfast: 2 stories
Buying a bed and breakfast is a dream of many, judging by the number of visitors to our inns for … Continued
Before you open a bed and breakfast…
Here are nine tips for people whose dream is to open a bed and breakfast — starting with that reality-check … Continued
Michigan B&Bs cited for historic charm
In a state filled with grand old homes that are now bed and breakfasts and exude historic charm, three MBBA … Continued
From Aspiring to Innkeeper
Is it time for you to go from Aspiring to Innkeeper? Are you happiest doing what makes someone else smile … Continued
From academia to big-scale innkeeping
An interview with the owner of The Hotel Saugatuck Al Heminger, owner of The Hotel Saugatuck B&B, was interviewed by … Continued
Got the B&B dream? 11 essential tips for aspiring innkeepers — plus a time-sensitive invitation
What can you expect if your B&B dream comes true and — on some exciting future day — you finally … Continued
B&B vs hotel? Answer these 3 questions
Take this short quiz to know if you should choose a hotel or a bed and breakfast for your next … Continued
3 tips on B&B location for aspiring innkeepers and 3 tales of “What were they thinking?”
For people who dream of owning a bed and breakfast, choosing a B&B location is the critical first choice. Innkeepers … Continued