As Innkeepers you’re always keen to what people are saying in the many on line reviews. You know they can make or break you. Last year we almost made it all year without a bad review! But then in November there it came. Spoiled our perfect record. It was a bad week as Matt steamed. [...]
So you want to run a B&B One of the best things about running a Bed and Breakfast is the guest. Last Thanksgiving we had a family reunion that reserved the whole Inn for 4 days. The family came from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio, Florida and joined a few that lived here in Maine. What [...]
Foodies, Foodies, Foodies: You know who you are. You’re one of us! Portland has been recognized as one of the best small cities in the country for dining. And, it’s a great place to get away for a simple weekend. Wouldn’t it be great to get away to dine and stay at an historic Inn? [...]
So you want to be an Innkeeper? Let’s take a look at some of the good points of being an Innkeeper. The guests, some are good, others are not so good, and some are just too much. We have guests that are just too much of a treat. You could all be sitting around the [...]
So, you want to be in Inn keeper. Hers what KC says about that. As a young girl swimming at the Westbrook pool I always wondered who lived in that big house across the river. Was it a movie star or the president? Maybe it was haunted! Going to the pool everyday with my friends [...]
So, you want to b e an Innkeeper? Let me just start by saying looking for a house keeper is not the best part of being an Innkeeper. The job certainly isn’t glamorous, nor does it pay well. You want to find someone that you can trust, is invested in the building, willing to do [...]
So, your think you want to be3 an inkeeper? For the most part running an Inn becomes a routine. When things are running smoothly it’s a rewarding experience. But then again. When things aren’t, things seem to spin out of control quickly. Let me tell you about the dreaded E -4. On a busy weekend [...]
So, you want to be an Innkeeper. You think so ha? Well I hope you follow our blog as we share some day to day happenings at The Elms. I’m anticipating telling you the good, bad, and ugly. As time progresses you should have a good feel for this industry and then pursue your dream. [...]
