| Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs) as the name suggests | | | | What kinds of breakfasts are served? |
| offer accommodation and breakfast. Traditionally run | | | | Depending on the establishment breakfast can vary |
| out of private homes, nowadays the term | | | | from continental fare to a hearty country breakfast to |
| encompasses any establishment that provides | | | | gourmet fares. |
| breakfast included in the price of the lodging. | | | | Is Breakfast the only meal available? |
| Is there any difference between a bed and breakfast | | | | Generally breakfast is the only meal but some B&Bs |
| and a country inn? | | | | also offer other meals. |
| B&Bs are generally owner-occupied dwellings with 1-15 | | | | Do B&Bs have historical significance? |
| guest rooms with common guest areas separate from | | | | B&Bs, apart from providing accommodation, play a |
| the owner's quarters. Situated in legally zoned areas, | | | | very important role in preserving culture and history. |
| B&Bs generally meet all the local tax, fire, building and | | | | More than any other industry section, it is the B&B and |
| health requirements. | | | | country inn owners who have restored more historical |
| Homestays or Host Homes are private residences | | | | buildings and have helped retain the history, |
| where paying guests are taken in sometimes. These | | | | conventions and culture of their towns, cities and |
| lodgings have about 1-3 guest rooms and breakfast is | | | | regions. Old furniture, books, pictures and memorabilia |
| usually served. Common areas may be shared by | | | | are restored and returned to historic homes where |
| owners and guests. | | | | they originally came from. |
| Country Inns are owner-run establishments that | | | | B&Bs along with being a comfortable accommodation |
| provide accommodation and meals (normally breakfast | | | | choice also function as caretakers of the history and |
| and dinner). Some cater dinners to overnight guests | | | | culture of the region. There are numerous great B&Bs |
| only, while others have fully functional restaurants open | | | | to choose from in any tourist region of the USA and it |
| to the public. Typically these places have 10 or more | | | | is indeed a phenomenal task to zero in on one with so |
| guest rooms. | | | | much on offer. |