What are the duties of a bed and breakfast owner?

Along with food service and housekeeping duties, B&B owners are also innkeepers and have booking and customer service responsibilities. Like any lodging establishment, B&Bs are expected to provide guest check-in, check-out and various other service amenities plus manage guest behaviors for the good of all other guests.



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The average size of B&Bs nationwide is six rooms, and the average income is $135,000 per year, according to PAII. Most innkeepers (83%) live on the property. Karen says it's true that “bigger is better” when it comes to income generated, but once a B&B becomes a certain size, it can mean hiring outside help.

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Owning and operating a bed and breakfast can be extremely profitable under the right circumstances. If you are looking to start a new business venture or investing in property, you might find that opening a bed and breakfast is just the thing you need.

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It's not required, but if they've made a positive difference in your stay, you should show your appreciation with a modest tip. Or a big one—your call.

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Airbnb is a lightly regulated home-sharing site that lets almost anyone list accommodations for rent. A B&B is a regulated small inn subject to state or local lodging laws. Think of it as a small hotel with a few extra perks and personal touches.

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Your host will give you the code when you arrive, so you can come and go as you please. Your host will also give you a key to your room, or the key may be in your door's keyhole. We stayed in one B&B in which the locks on the bedroom doors could only be locked from the inside, not the outside.

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