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  Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies

  Book (For Dummies)
  

  Rating (33 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  This is a CRITICAL BOOK for prospective innkeepers.

  This is essential reading, along with for ANY prospective B&B owners.We learned the hard way, and only wished these books were available BEFORE we bought our inn! Sure, you'll learn one way or the other, but innkeeping is hard enough to try to tackle every subject as it comes along. Take advantage of innkeeping veterans willing to share great advice.B&B for Dummies outlines an incredible array of subjects facing the new innkeeper. Chapter 4 is a lengthy treatise on everything you need to consider before buying an existing inn, and Chapter 5 tells you the considerations for starting your business from scratch. Both are incredibly valuable depending on your situation, but here is where the book (by design) stops short of giving advice.There... 5/5 Glen Stanford - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies (Paperback) This is essential reading, along with THE BREAD IS IN THE BED; How to Make More Money as a B&B Innkeeper for ANY prospective B&B owners.We learned the hard way, and only wished these books were available BEFORE we bought our inn! Sure, you'll learn one way or the other, but innkeeping is hard enough to try to tackle every subject as it comes along. Take advantage of innkeeping veterans willing to share great advice.B&B for Dummies outlines an incredible array of subjects facing the new innkeeper. Chapter 4 is a lengthy treatise on everything you need to consider before buying an existing inn, and Chapter 5 tells you the considerations for starting your business from scratch. Both are incredibly valuable depending on your situation, but here is where the book (by design) stops short of giving advice.There... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 28, 2013

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  Not only for Dummies: An excellent resource

  Not long ago I saw that Mary White, founder of [...], had written Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies. I was interested to see what Mary, an experienced marketer, and founder of one of the top bed and breakfast directories, would have to say.With background of buying a b&b and operating it for four years, research from several books and an aspiring innkeeper class, and currently speaking at aspiring innkeeping classes on computer-related topics, I turned eagerly to read this book.Running a Bed & BreakfastIn the familiar "Dummies" manner, the book uses cartoons (some very cute!) to introduce the parts of the book, and uses icons to flag tips, important information and warnings of danger. The book is organized into six parts:1. Inn the Beginning: an outline of what a bed and breakfast is (and is not), potential marketing challenges, necessary social skills, and commitment, and a bit about the lifestyle change that a b&b brings... 5/5 Scott Thomas (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies (Paperback) Not long ago I saw that Mary White, founder of [...], had written Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies. I was interested to see what Mary, an experienced marketer, and founder of one of the top bed and breakfast directories, would have to say.With background of buying a b&b and operating it for four years, research from several books and an aspiring innkeeper class, and currently speaking at aspiring innkeeping classes on computer-related topics, I turned eagerly to read this book.Running a Bed & BreakfastIn the familiar "Dummies" manner, the book uses cartoons (some very cute!) to introduce the parts of the book, and uses icons to flag tips, important information and warnings of danger. The book is organized into six parts:1. Inn the Beginning: an outline of what a bed and breakfast is (and is not), potential marketing challenges, necessary social skills, and commitment, and a bit about the lifestyle change that a b&b brings... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 4, 2010

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  I am so happy that I don't have to write this book!

  I have been an Innkeeper and now an Inn Consultant for 15 years. One of the things on my to do list was to put together all of my thoughts and blog articles into a book on Innkeeping which updated all of the prior ones that are no longer available. Now I am just thrilled that Mary White has written the definitive work on Innkeeping, and, of course, now I don't have to do it.We tell our prospective innkeepers in our Seminars on Innkeeping a lot of the information that Mary has compiled, but here it is all in one place and easily accessible to everyone. Nothing left out and a clear understanding that Innkeeping is a 24/7 job with a lot of sacrifices. It is not retirement, and it is not Bob Newhart in a cardigan sweater. Mary lays it all out for the reader, clearly and with all of the downsides, as well as the joys of sharing your lives as innkeepers with some of the greatest guests that you could every hope to meet. We always said that they came as guests and left the... 5/5 Howard J. Levitan "InnConsultant" (Damariscotta, ME USA) - See all my reviews, May 1, 2009

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  Bed & Breakfast

  Movie
  

  Rating (47 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Pleasantly Entertaining

  This is a different kind of romantic movie in that it has a number of scenes in Brazil early in the movie but then moves to the United States. There are extended sections in Portuguese and later in English but sub-titles are provided for the Portuguese sections which move by very quickly; we discovered we had to pause the movie in order to read the English translations.The movie is adequately paced and has some lovely scenery in both Brazil and later in California. The acting is satisfactory and the characters are of sufficient interest that one begins to care what happens to them.This is a chick-flick with a South American twist that is generally entertaining and fun to watch. 4/5 David Bower (Houston, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews, December 30, 2011

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  Dean Cain at His Romantic Best

  'Bed and Breakfast' has Dean Cain doing what he does so well- showing off his boyish smile and nice guy personality! This is a quality romantic comedy with all the usual elements. Of course, it's predictable; they all are. If you want a fun romance with a bit of conflict between the love interests, quirky but likeable characters, beautiful scenery and a happy ending, here you go.Dean's character is fixing up a huge home that he inherited from a friend. His dream is to open a B&B. He's married and still longs for his good-for-nothing and unfaithful movie star actress/wife who left him high and dry and is now filing for divorce.Now in Brazil, of all places, a sales supervisor(Paes) struggles to support her worthless brother, put up with a fun loving, self-center fiance, and try to keep her job. She suddenly finds herself loaded with a huge debt now left by here recently deceased father. Her friend and lawyer discovers she does have a deed to a property in... 4/5 mk (parker, CO United States) - See all my reviews, March 5, 2012

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  Best I've seen in years!

  If you have the chance to buy or rent this B movie, do so in confidence, that it will bring 90 minutes of pleasantry to your life, and leave you feeling good! 5/5 Pilot - See all my reviews This review is from: Bed & Breakfast (DVD) If you have the chance to buy or rent this B movie, do so in confidence, that it will bring 90 minutes of pleasantry to your life, and leave you feeling good! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 9, 2011

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  How to Open a Financially Successful Bed & Breakfast or Small Hotel: With Companion CD-ROM

  Book (Atlantic Publishing Company (FL))
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (4.4/5)

  

  A Truly Professional Approach

  If you're planning to open a bed and breakfast as a hobby or with the notion that "you're not really running a business, you're just making profits in your free time," this is not the book for you. This book covers almost all potential areas that you'll need to know to run a professional B&B, and the level of detail will quickly dissuade anyone who isn't serious. That having been said, anyone who does want to run a professional bed and breakfast will find the information invaluable. The forms included on the enclosed CD pay for the book themselves--everything from employment applications to inventory forms, invoices, standard recipe cards, and kitchen safety inspection forms. The book covers all stages of the planning and setup process, including business plans, marketing and promotion, safety, and employees. Particularly useful is the section on marketing, something that most B&Bs that I've known tend to ignore. With a little creativity (and there are lots of suggestions... 5/5 DeAnna Knippling "Word Nerd" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: How to Open a Financially Successful Bed & Breakfast or Small Hotel: With Companion CD-ROM (Paperback) If you're planning to open a bed and breakfast as a hobby or with the notion that "you're not really running a business, you're just making profits in your free time," this is not the book for you. This book covers almost all potential areas that you'll need to know to run a professional B&B, and the level of detail will quickly dissuade anyone who isn't serious. That having been said, anyone who does want to run a professional bed and breakfast will find the information invaluable. The forms included on the enclosed CD pay for the book themselves--everything from employment applications to inventory forms, invoices, standard recipe cards, and kitchen safety inspection forms. The book covers all stages of the planning and setup process, including business plans, marketing and promotion, safety, and employees. Particularly useful is the section on marketing, something that most B&Bs that I've known tend to ignore. With a little creativity (and there are lots of suggestions... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 8, 2006

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  Very Helpful

  This book is absolutely great. It offers a realistic look into what it would be like to own a bed and breakfast. I assumed correctly that it would be a labor intensive gig, but the book pointed out so many things that I had never thought about - such as serving breakfast may require special licensing in my state/city.This book is perfect for anyone thinking about owning and operating their own B&B. From room decorating to recipes from other B&B's, "How to Open a Financially Successful Bed and Breakfast or Small Hotel" seems to address everything a new owner would need to know, as well as offers tips on how to renovate and update existing bed and breakfasts. It offers a number of resources to make sure you are in compliance with you state and local codes, as well as tips on how to get financing for buying such a place.There is a comprehensive guide that will tell anyone not current on the etiquette of meal service the appropriate way to set a table, serve... 5/5 Brandi M. Seals (Hope, MI) - See all my reviews, April 12, 2006

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  A Great Introduction

  "HOW TO OPEN A FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL BED & BREAKFAST: OR SMALL HOTEL" by Lora Arduser and Douglas R. BrownThis book was a fascinating exploration of the intricacies involved with opening a Bed and Breakfast. The authors were able to provide a step-by-step process for the beginning B&B entrepreneur. The book guides you in the decision to own a Bed and Breakfast, helps you decide on a location or to buy and existing B&B.The authors make a fantastic effort to include real life business information such as how to make your own business plan and laws that will relate to your Bed and Breakfast business. They give you several checklists to help you format your mode of attack when starting your own business.With a whole chapter devoted to computers this book is cutting edge in the Bed and Breakfast industry. Today everyone needs to have a web presence in order to market his or her company.Guest are not going to be interested in a business... 5/5 Lindsay Zortman (Vermillion, South Dakota) - See all my reviews, May 8, 2006

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  List Price: $39.95
  

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  Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns, 24 Edition (Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns)

  Book (Amer Historic Inns)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  My New Hobby

  My new hobby is scanning this book from cover to cover highlighting all of the wonderful inns I'm going to visit. This is a delightful book of very reasonably priced inns in the US and Canada. Every entry provides unusual information about the inns, mouth-watering breakfasts offered and local attractions. This book is well worth the money and is easily one of the best (if not the best) travel books I've ever purchased. I've highlighted over 20 inns to visit and I'm not even halfway through the book. 5/5 Kimberly Underwood (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Official Guide to American Historic Inns (Bed & Breakfasts & Country Inns, 7th Edition) (Paperback) My new hobby is scanning this book from cover to cover highlighting all of the wonderful inns I'm going to visit. This is a delightful book of very reasonably priced inns in the US and Canada. Every entry provides unusual information about the inns, mouth-watering breakfasts offered and local attractions. This book is well worth the money and is easily one of the best (if not the best) travel books I've ever purchased. I've highlighted over 20 inns to visit and I'm not even halfway through the book. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 14, 2000

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  Mollie's money-saving tip

  Boy was this a great book when my husband & I took a trip through CA. We had a blast at the B&B in Santa Barbara & the savings were great. The book is a MUST-HAVE! ...definitely an undiscovered gem. 5/5 Park Austin - See all my reviews This review is from: Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns, 24 Edition (Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns) (Paperback) Boy was this a great book when my husband & I took a trip through CA. We had a blast at the B&B in Santa Barbara & the savings were great. The book is a MUST-HAVE! ...definitely an undiscovered gem. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 27, 2012

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  A highly recommended travel planning aid.

  This updated seventh edition offers an easy-to-use format detailing more than two thousand historic lodgings in all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. State maps locate each inn and B&B, as well as a special "Inns of Interest" index helping travellers to select an itinerary that suits their particular interests. A highly recommended travel planning aid. 5/5 Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Official Guide to American Historic Inns (Bed & Breakfasts & Country Inns, 7th Edition) (Paperback) This updated seventh edition offers an easy-to-use format detailing more than two thousand historic lodgings in all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. State maps locate each inn and B&B, as well as a special "Inns of Interest" index helping travellers to select an itinerary that suits their particular interests. A highly recommended travel planning aid. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 5, 2000

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  List Price: $24.95
  

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  Bed & Breakfast: A Novel

  Book (Penguin Books)
  

  Rating (28 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  A book you will keep on your shelf

  There is always the book that you can't discard even when you clean off the shelves to make room for new books. This is one of those books because you will always remember it as a pleasant experience-- you will truly enjoy this one! 5/5 "sohotampachick" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Bed and Breakfast (Paperback) There is always the book that you can't discard even when you clean off the shelves to make room for new books. This is one of those books because you will always remember it as a pleasant experience-- you will truly enjoy this one! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 7, 2001

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  An engaging study of a family living in the deep South.

  I found this novel engaging and pleasant to read, in the spirit of other Southern writers such as Anne River Siddons. Ms. Battle's explorations of a troubled mother and her adult daughters, intensified by the anxieties of the Christmas holidays, kept me turning the pages at a fast clip. I feel, however, that if Ms. Battle had deleted some of the characters--even one of the three daughters--and more fully developed the others, the novel would have been deeper and more thoughtful. 4/5 0, March 13, 1999

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  Interesting theme of trying to break-free of one's "culture"

  I bought this book because I like the author (and she comes from my home town in Australia). This book is reminiscent ( in parts) of Gail Godwin's "A Mother and Two Daughters", though is more superficial and therefore easier to read. I enjoyed it, but think certain characters were not developed enough (youngest daughter, boyfriend , granddaughter etc). On the whole, an interesting glimpse at a daughter trying to escape the confines of her cultural heritage and her mother's coming to terms with mortality and attempts at reconciling a fragmented family. 4/5 0, April 24, 1999

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  Bed & Breakfast

  DVD (Green Apples)
  

  Rating (47 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Pleasantly Entertaining

  This is a different kind of romantic movie in that it has a number of scenes in Brazil early in the movie but then moves to the United States. There are extended sections in Portuguese and later in English but sub-titles are provided for the Portuguese sections which move by very quickly; we discovered we had to pause the movie in order to read the English translations.The movie is adequately paced and has some lovely scenery in both Brazil and later in California. The acting is satisfactory and the characters are of sufficient interest that one begins to care what happens to them.This is a chick-flick with a South American twist that is generally entertaining and fun to watch. 4/5 David Bower (Houston, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews, December 30, 2011

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  Dean Cain at His Romantic Best

  'Bed and Breakfast' has Dean Cain doing what he does so well- showing off his boyish smile and nice guy personality! This is a quality romantic comedy with all the usual elements. Of course, it's predictable; they all are. If you want a fun romance with a bit of conflict between the love interests, quirky but likeable characters, beautiful scenery and a happy ending, here you go.Dean's character is fixing up a huge home that he inherited from a friend. His dream is to open a B&B. He's married and still longs for his good-for-nothing and unfaithful movie star actress/wife who left him high and dry and is now filing for divorce.Now in Brazil, of all places, a sales supervisor(Paes) struggles to support her worthless brother, put up with a fun loving, self-center fiance, and try to keep her job. She suddenly finds herself loaded with a huge debt now left by here recently deceased father. Her friend and lawyer discovers she does have a deed to a property in... 4/5 mk (parker, CO United States) - See all my reviews, March 5, 2012

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  Best I've seen in years!

  If you have the chance to buy or rent this B movie, do so in confidence, that it will bring 90 minutes of pleasantry to your life, and leave you feeling good! 5/5 Pilot - See all my reviews This review is from: Bed & Breakfast (DVD) If you have the chance to buy or rent this B movie, do so in confidence, that it will bring 90 minutes of pleasantry to your life, and leave you feeling good! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 9, 2011

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  List Price: $26.98
  

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  How to Start and Operate Your Own Bed-and-Breakfast: Down-To-Earth Advice from an Award-Winning B&B Owner

  Book (Holt Paperbacks)
  

  Rating (9 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  The nitty gritty of running the shop.

  This book goes room by room into decorating, supplies needed, rules, safety, and the likes which really helps when you are running a B&B. IT failed to really go into depth about the business aspects which I thought was a shame. This book is great if you are already running a B&B or want to decorate your house like one, but I would suggest buying several other B&B books to help give the complete picture. It also include recipies which was an added bonus. A good book for the right need. 4/5 R. Bolton "Read A Lot" (Orange, CA) - See all my reviews, June 17, 2000

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  Well-Written, Easy Read

  This book is a good introduction to the Bed & Breakfast business; I'm glad I read it first. It contains useful information and the tone is pleasant and light. But it is just a little dated (almost 10 years old), and you need to read several more books to get all the information you need (such as The Complete Idiot's Guide. . .) 4/5 D. Russell (Grass Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews, August 17, 2004

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  Folksy, Practical . . . Very Sweet

  The tone of this book is as lovely as I'm sure the author/innkeeper is. She's experienced at her business and her craft of teaching the art of owning a Bed and Breakfast.This is one of many books you should purchase/read if you are interested in this field. Look for others (, for example) for more hard-core business advice, and I'm Living Your Dream Life: The Story of a Northwoods Resort Owner, for true a taste of owner experience in the business 3/5 0, May 1, 2004

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  "I've Always Wanted to Run a Bed & Breakfast": THE SECRETS TO STARTING AND RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL B&B

  Book (BookSurge Publishing)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  A Must Read Resource!

  Chris and Michelle sent me a copy of their book because I too pursued my dream in opening a business and they are dear friends of mine. Even though I am most definitely not interested in opening a B & B I enjoyed reading it just the same. Tt was so easy to read that I finishd it within 3 hours. However, it contained all the information that I imagine anyone considering opening a bed and breakfast would ever need to know. It is just the sort of book I wish I would have had regarding my business. It is written is such a personable voice that I felt as if I was having a conversation with Chris and Michelle. I believe they covered topics that most books on the subject would not think to cover ... the book reflects so much their generous spirit and desire to see others find the contentment and ease in life that they have found. I highly recommend it! 5/5 Stacy F. Renz "Stacy@LivingRoomYoga.biz" (St. Petersburg, FL) - See all my reviews, January 10, 2010

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  Short & Sweet

  I thought this was a good blend of practical advise and encouragement to chase your dreams. You probably will need more research than this book provides, but it starts a good conversation and gives you lots to think about. I wish it was longer! 5/5 M. Bouffard - See all my reviews, December 17, 2012

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  List Price: $14.99
  

  ISBN13: 9781439203156

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  Condition: New

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  Bed and Breakfast

  eBooks (The Isabel Montana Group)
  

  Rating (4 reviews):

  (1.5/5)

  

  Bed and Breakfast

  The book is good overall, but it's short, and leaves a lot to the imagination, or makes the reader wonder about the things that weren't said. 3/5 commahigh - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Bed and Breakfast (Kindle Edition) The book is good overall, but it's short, and leaves a lot to the imagination, or makes the reader wonder about the things that weren't said. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 12, 2013

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  Sucked

  Was not impressed writing was scattered confusingWas not the book I expected from reading summaryWould not recommend book 1/5 Ashley N. Johnston - See all my reviews, December 25, 2012

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  Bed and breakfast

  It was not as I had anticipated. The layout of the story was choppy. It didn't flow smoothly. Not what I was expecting. 1/5 F Elaine Grant - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Bed and Breakfast (Kindle Edition) It was not as I had anticipated. The layout of the story was choppy. It didn't flow smoothly. Not what I was expecting. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 11, 2013

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  How to Open and Operate a Bed & Breakfast, 9th (Home-Based Business Series)

  Book (Globe Pequot)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  A must for anyone thinking of opening a B&B or other vacation rental!

  The info in this book will tell you everything you need to know about opening a vacation rental. The author gives tips, ideas, and general information that you wouldn't even know to ask! The author also offers websites to contact for even more details in this 2012 updated release.If you are thinking of, or are not sure whether to open a B&B or other type of vacation rental, be sure to read this book first! 5/5 Kathleen Case - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: How to Open and Operate a Bed & Breakfast, 9th (Home-Based Business Series) (Paperback) The info in this book will tell you everything you need to know about opening a vacation rental. The author gives tips, ideas, and general information that you wouldn't even know to ask! The author also offers websites to contact for even more details in this 2012 updated release.If you are thinking of, or are not sure whether to open a B&B or other type of vacation rental, be sure to read this book first! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 17, 2013

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