See what innkeepers have to say
about being a member of BedandBreakfast.com:
October 9, 2009
“Thanks for another great webinar. We updated our website in mid-June, focusing on many of the pointers mentioned. In addition to mid-week specials and a clear “Book Now” button on our website, we added the BedandBreakfast.com Online Reservations program to our listing (and uploaded inventory). We dropped parking charges and all the nickel-and-dime stuff that guests hate about the big hotels. June through September have been our best months ever, even in this economy.
“I really appreciate how BedandBreakfast.com is working to assist B&Bs in competing with the larger hotels by putting them on a more even playing field in a way that is not possible as an individual property, particularly with internet presence.
“For those considering a webinar and wondering if it is worthwhile to set aside the time, an overwhelming yes from me. While you may hear plenty of things you already know, if you take away just one thing that helps you put heads in beds it has been worthwhile. And if you are already practicing what you hear, it is always nice to have reassurance from an outside source that you are on the right track.”
Yvonne, Avalon B&B, Key West, FL
October 2, 2009
“While the current economy has softened the accommodation industry, I still believe our move to BedandBreakfast.com, RezOvation, and your design and hosting of our website, have done more than we could have imagined in improving the exposure of our Inn. I cannot say enough about all the staff at Bedandbreakfast.com com and RezOvation and all the support we have received.”
Richard and Dorothy Friesen, Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
October 1, 2009
“We’ve been setting records for our occupancy over the past three years... pretty amazing... we've also done well with BedandBreakfast.com Online Reservations... opens up a totally different world for us with hotel folks who would never find us otherwise.”
Philip and Ellen Wolff, Village Victorian Bed & Breakfast, Morrisville, VT
September 30, 2009
“Our first full year on the BBcom online reservations program produced a 63% increase in revenues and a 28% increase in occupancy over previous years. The second year is holding strong, and our occupancies have been higher than the local average, leading two nearby properties to also join the program.
“Almost immediately after going live on their partner sites, more than half of our top 12 search terms included some form of our name, which I attribute to our exposure on Expedia.com, Kayak.com, hotels.com, and others. Guests find us on those sites, and many then find us on Google; we get many reservations directly with us, free of commission.
“Many innkeepers worry about paying commissions for even a single reservation during busy times and fear they will lose money. We consider the reservations we get through the program a fair cost for the massive exposure and increased website bookings. Effective commissions overall are much less than the cost of most directory listings, and are probably closer to the percentage we pay to accept credit cards!
“I would not hesitate to recommend the BedandBreakfast.com Online Reservations. This kind of exposure puts a small property like ours toe-to-toe with the big guys.”
Wendy Keene, Applesauce Inn B&B, Bellaire MI
August 29, 2009
“With a four bedroom Bed & Breakfast in Fort Scott, Kansas, I wasn't sure how I would secure business. One of my friends who frequents bed & breakfasts told me they use you for all their travels. I went online and your staff couldn't have been more helpful to get me started. I attribute at least 50% of my bookings to you.”
Cynthia Levine, The Levine House B&B, Fort Scott, KS
June 17, 2009
“I am currently listing on 15 marketing directories
and BedandBreakfast.com is my number two referrer! Your service works
great for me especially when I am attracting guests in the off season.”
Ben Turner, Haus Susanne, Radstadt, Austria
June 16, 2009
“We love the reviews program and BedandBreakfast.com. We have pulled in numerous reservations directly from BedandBreakfast.com and the review program works great for us. The fact that our BedandBreakfast.com reviews show up on Google helps with our exposure and our Google page rank. I’ve had much better results from this program than I ever did with TripAdvisor, and as for rate increases… the program pays for itself with increased bookings.”
Randell and Marilyn Tarin, Oak Creek B&B, Athens, TX
May 1, 2009
“My listing on BedandBreakfast.com went live on April 24, and I got my first reservation for this coming weekend through your company on April 30! Yipee! Thank you so very much. Your site rocks!”
Avette Gaiser, Hidden Cove Bed and Breakfast, Lincoln City, OR
April 9, 2009
“The reviews widget is a great way to have my guests be involved with my success, as well as get the message out to prospective guests with a minimum of effort and expense! Satisfied guests are only too happy to add their reviews, which then attracts even more travelers!”
Greta Zeit, Backyard Garden Oasis, Middletown, CA
March 14, 2009
“Just a note to let you all know how happy we are with the service and quality you all at BedandBreakfast.com and RezOvation give us. We are averaging one online reservation a day so far this month!”
John and Donna Morris, The Heritage Inns, Denton, TX
February 18, 2009
“I’ve been on BedandBreakfast.com since February 10, 2009, and by February 19 I had already booked 37 room nights, totaling over 25,000 pesos in revenue, or approximately US $2,000. One of these bookings was an online reservation through BedandBreakfast.com; the guest stayed a second night and paid me directly, which cut my effective commission in half. People are finding me on BedandBreakfast.com, clicking through to my website, and then contacting me directly and booking.”
Rick Zuniga, Casa Zuniga, Guanajuato, Mexico
February 10, 2009
“Your assistance and help is always very prompt and thoughtful. Please know that we appreciate your help very much. It’s so very nice to know we have you handling the technical stuff. Thank you, thank you so very much.”
David & Dianne, Sea Spirit House Bed & Breakfast, Yachats, OR
February 2009
“Just as I titled my inn review ‘Impressive and Refreshing,’ I can title your service the same, along with a 5-ball rating. Thank you!”
Susie (traveler)
February 2009
“BedandBreakfast.com is absolutely one of the best websites because it is efficient and effective. My listing gets a lot of traffic, and the visits to my website have increased considerably. As a result, people from all over the world contact me to book a special holiday at my B&B. BedandBreakfast.com provides an incredible balance of quality and price, and is very dynamic and interactive. The review function is fantastic; guests post their B&B experience for other potential guests! I’m so satisfied that I have introduced two other nice Tuscan B&Bs to BedandBreakfast.com.”
Dr. Christian Betti, Agriturismo Marciano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
February 06, 2009
“BedandBreakfast.com is head and shoulders above your competition. I have posted a recipe on another website to be judged for Valentine’s Day...I have emailed them three times (to different folks) to ask a question and a week later NO response. Thanks to all of you for keeping us in the loop and for being there.”
Chloe Tuttle, Big Mill B&B, Williamston, NC
February 06, 2009
“Last year we upgraded to Platinum and definitely noticed an increase in traffic. It was, however, a lot of money to come up with upfront, so the monthly billing makes it so much easier!”
Christine Thomas, Doubleday Inn, Gettysburg, PA
January 28, 2009
“This morning I was adding the code for the reviews widget from BedandBreakfast.com to my site and I discovered that we can enable reviews individually - wow! That kind of thinking things through is what makes me really enjoy working with you; your team went beyond my expectations once again.”
Tony Barthel, Featherbed Railroad, Nice, CA
January 23, 2009
“Thanks BedandBreakfast.com for all of your help and quick responses to my questions. A huge percentage of my guests the first year of membership have been from BedandBreakfast.com, and I'm thrilled! I love this site.”
Carolsue McCue, The Herb Cottage, Watkins Glen, NY
January 21, 2009
“Congratulations on your new reviews widget! Clever idea, especially the ability to adapt it to our website. We ended 2008 with a healthy increase over 2007, and BedandBreakfast.com was certainly a contributing factor, so thank you!”
David & Dora, The Woodstocker Inn, Woodstock VT
January 13, 2009
“We just got our first review on your site, and we are so happy! Such a great review. Got my second reservation confirmed today...things are moving along. Take care...just wanted to share this with you because BedandBreakfast.com has done such nice things for us.”
Carmen and Joao, Guest House Douro, Oporto, Portugal
January 2009
"We had great fun participating in your [Inn of the Month] auction yesterday, and we are very satisfied with ourselves for having won it. We are very pleased to have registered with you as we find your site to be fresh, clear and straightforward (unlike many reservation sites on the market today)."
Tom Pintus and Katie (Tom's mum), Roman Rooms, Rome, Italy
December 2008
“You have a great website, and we receive many bookings from our listing. The review system is so easy for guests to complete and gives us excellent marketing with our listing. Almost all of our guests have read the reviews before they book, so it is an excellent resource.”
Steve & Rhonda Hunt, The Coquina Inn, Daytona Beach, FL
December 2008
"They find us online ... and book online. It's simple and easy. The new reservations cover the cost of our membership itself. Our job is to make sure these guests return with direct repeat bookings. All we have to do is reel them in."
Mark, Gaslight Inn, Atlanta, GA
November 2008
“You are one of the best links I have. Helping us out in when times are tough is wonderful. Monthly payments make my life easier! You improve every month, and I cannot afford to lose a website like BedandBreakfast.com.”
Sarah Fenton, Gardens Retreat, Bellevue, WA
November 2008
"I have had my first successful request from your site and appreciate very much the ability to advertise my business with you. I was about to pay for my advertising with a different company that had also brought me business, when they disappeared from a prime position with Google. Thanks once again."
Vivienne Fletcher, Rowan Lodge, Lincolnshire, England
October 21, 2008
“I really appreciate what BedandBreakfast.com has done for my business specifically and the B&B business as a whole. You guys have put in a lot of effort to be and remain innovative, technically up-to-date and inclusive of your client base. I compliment the leadership and staff of BedandBreakfast.com to have such vision and to be exhaustive of all of the revenue avenues of the industry. I appreciate that and truly admire your business savvy.”
Sandra Gartrell, The Intown Uptown Inn, Washington, D.C.
October 20, 2008
"We are completely devoted to BedandBreakfast.com and believe its power is singular and platinum. We do not belong to any other associations or websites, anywhere. As a GM and Executive Chef for Camp David (the Presidential resort) as well as a B&B Manager in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, and resorts worldwide, your site utilizes the very cutting edge technologies and programs vital to any innkeeper."
Martin CJ Mongiello, Inn of the Patriots, Grover, NC
October 2008
"Yippee! We love being a winner of the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards! A lot of guests ask us about it!"
Judy Armstrong, McGee's Inn, Ottawa, ON
October 2008
"Thank you for all your kind advice relative to our listing on your website and for the wonderful results! It is really working exactly as you said."
Gabi Murias, 1890 B&B, Buenos Aires, Argentina
October 08, 2008
“I’m very pleased that you switched to the monthly billing option. It helps my cash flow and enabled me to upgrade from Silver to Gold level. Thanks!”
Kathleen Hurley, Casa de Suenos, St. Augustine, FL
September 22, 2008
“Thought you'd get a kick from seeing what we got from a guest after they received our area info and reservation confirmation emails. Another reminder that potential guests look at what reviews have to say about us: ‘Thank you so much for your prompt and helpful responses. Yes, this will be our first visit to a B&B and we are very excited. We've read so many great things about your accommodations, service, and hospitality on TripAdvisor and on BedanBreakfast.com. We know you'll provide a beautiful wedding for us.’”
Tom and Anita Potts, South Court Inn B&B, Luray, VA
September 05, 2008
“Thank you for getting our inn included in USA TODAY. Our marketing budget is devoted to internet marketing, SEO and keyword searches, so gratis print (especially on a national level) is a nice bonus, and certainly adds to the value we receive for our BedandBreakfast.com membership.”
Mike and Lisa Friedemann, School House B&B Inn, Rocheport, MO
August 27, 2008
“Thank you for the wealth of information that I gained from the BedandBreakfast.com conference presentation. I am delighted that our paths have crossed and hopefully our paths will cross again soon.”
Linda, Palm Lodge Bed and Breakfast, Seabrook, TX
August 15, 2008
"Having the monthly billing option really helps someone who is just starting out in the business. It helps with cash flow for a new bed and breakfast that needs more exposure. Having the three-month guarantee to try the website is very beneficial to B&B owners!"
Jan Grady, A River's Edge Bed and Breakfast, Essex Junction, VT
August 17, 2008
“I am thrilled with the many, many bookings I have received through BedandBreakfast.com. I should have joined sooner! Your site is so professionally presented, and you have thought of everything that an innkeeper could possibly need. Operation of your site is quick and easy with instructions at all levels. I joined at Silver level and a couple of weeks ago upgraded to Gold. Today, I signed up for the Availability Calendar Link and added a few more photos. My bookings have soared since I joined your family of innkeepers, and I am very grateful.
Pauline Scott, Cat's Meow Bed & Breakfast, Fredericksburg, TX
August 13, 2008
“Thanks to all of you for the promotion of the scenic B&Bs for fall foliage. How exciting to have the B&Bs in New Ulm (a small corner of the Midwest) be highlighted. Your efforts are much appreciated.”
Ramona & Gary, Deutsche Strasse Bed & Breakfast, New Ulm, MN
August 13, 2008
"BedandBreakfast.com is the best business partner I have! I'm really glad BBcom is offering this [monthly billing] option. It helps me manage my monthly cash flow more effectively."
Paulette Lee, Passages Inn Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA
August 12, 2008
“I love that you have switched over to monthly payments. They’re unreal! It makes it so much easier!
Tom Seal, Maison DuBois, New Orleans, LA
August 6, 2008
"I think it is a generous offer and it makes it easier to pay a little bit rather than a big chunk all at once when we have so many large bills to pay. I appreciate that BedandBreakfast.com is offering this option!"
JoAnne Conroy, Conroy's B & B, Stockbridge, MA
August 6, 2008
"Less paper! I love the new monthly option!"
Charlyne LaVoie , Embracing Pines Bed and Breakfast, Walker, MN
August 13, 2008
“BedandBreakfast.com is our top revenue-producing website. In the first six months of 2008 alone, we have recorded over $25,000 in revenue directly from their site. The return on investment is outstanding, and quality of the guests is great.”
Johanna Gardner, Inn on the Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
August 13, 2008
“BedandBreakfast.com is the bomb! According to my 15-year-old daughter that’s a very good thing! Thank you so much for choosing New Ulm’s B&Bs, and it couldn’t come at a better time. Business has been a little slow this year and our wonderful city has been going through some adjustments which have slowed down our efforts in marketing. But, with help like this and being mentioned on Good Morning America I’m very optimistic this publicity will entice people to visit our fair city.”
Shannon L. McKeeth, Bingham Hall Bed and Breakfast, New Ulm MN
August 13, 2008
“A special thanks for all your assistance to us with the setup and layout of our web design. Prior to attending the PAII Innkeepers Convention in Anaheim, we had discussed the need for updating our website. After sitting through several sessions and meeting the folks and RezOvation, we knew what direction we wanted to go. We are thrilled with the final product and are anxiously looking to seeing more guests and more booked rooms.”
Richard & Dorothy, Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn, Abbotsford, BC
August 02, 2008
“I hosted my very first guests at my inn last weekend ... and they chose my property specifically because they wanted to redeem a BedandBreakfast.com Gift Card. That was a really nice way to launch my new venture -- and doubly nice, because the guests also BOUGHT a BedandBreakfast.com Gift Card when they checked out! Both redeeming and selling a card were very easy on your website (even for a
first-timer), and my share of the combined transactions was more than the room rate for their stay. So I netted more than if a cash guest had booked the room, and the money was in my bank account three business days later. I couldn't be more pleased! Thank you so much for creating the gift card program. It's truly a win-win-win situation for the guest, the inn, and the B&B industry in general.”
Sue Radosti, Grace Corner B&B Retreat House, Lawton, Iowa
August 2008
"Our reviews on BedandBreakfast.com have been really effective. In July alone, we received more than 10 requests, and almost all turned into reservations."
Ruth, Old Doctors House B&B, Bavaria, Germany
July 09, 2008
"Our reservations are well up (business turnover +62% on last year); this is due to reviews as well as our targeted attempts to get our reviews exposed."
Dora, David and Stanley, Woodstocker Inn, Woodstock, VT
July 07, 2008
"The No. 1 source of traffic for our website in June was BedandBreakfast.com, and our June business was the best in five years!"
Debra & Ken, Beechwood Inn, Barnstable, MA
July 12, 2008
"My guests say they cannot believe all our great reviews, and that they just had to come see for themselves. The best part is that I am seeing a huge amount of repeat guests, despite recently increasing my rates."
Adele Goodman, Traveler's Rest, Montezuma, GA
May 21, 2008
"Thanks to BedandBreakfast.com's Tanks a Lot free gas promotion, we were part of a ‘pain at the pumps' feature on Hartford's NBC30 evening news. One of the news people found your promotion, and found our listing in the Connecticut B&Bs offering this special. We wanted to let other innkeepers know that the specials posted on BedandBreakfast.com can benefit in more ways than they realize."
Becky and Dave Barrett, The Wallingford Victorian Bed and Breakfast, Wallingford, CT
May 2, 2008
"BedandBreakfast.com does a great job of making my inn known to people all over the nation, which is very important, since I can't possibly afford to advertise in any other national venue. Thanks for providing a way for people from far and wide to find my B&B."
Sherrie Hansen, The Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast, St. Ansgar, IA
April 29, 2008 "I love BedandBreakfast.com! During the December holiday season I was at my local Costco and saw a big BedandBreakfast.com gift card display. I thought that if Costco is working with BedandBreakfast.com, they must be the company that should get my limited advertising dollars. Well, my listing paid for itself in two weeks! In March 2008, I received the second highest number of hits to my website; it's off-season, and my business is up 30%. Thanks BedandBreakfast.com!"
Russ Olevsky, Moffett House, Provincetown, MA
April 11, 2008
"I appreciate all the things that BedandBreakfast.com does for our industry - and I tell everybody. Thank you for your leadership, your spokesmanship, and your straightforward answers to difficult questions on the PAII board. We are a better industry because of companies like BedandBreakfast.com."
Mike Venturini, Munro House B&B and Spa, Jonesville, MI
March 25, 2008
"We had a B&B Association meeting here last week. We all agreed that BedandBreakfast.com is the premier site for our business. All of you do a fantastic job."
Genie Wood, The Ship's Inn B&B, Eureka, CA
March 19, 2008
"Of all the honors we have ever received, being included in BedandBreakfast.com's Eco-Friendly Inns makes me as happy as any we have ever received. I can't remember ever not trying to save the world, but having the world join us is great. Thank you so much. You see, hanging those clothes on the line all these years has paid off!"
Chloe Tuttle, Big Mill Bed & Breakfast, Williamston, NC
March 19, 2008
"This morning I was thrilled to find a Google Alert of a press release naming our B&B as one of the top 10 Eco-Friendly Inns! Woo hoo! Thank you so much. BedandBreakfast.com is by far the BEST source of advertising and promotion for us, and we are thankful for your service and help whenever we need it. Thank you all for everything you do to help us and the industry." Kristan and Joe, Kings Inn Bed & Breakfast, Summerville, SC
March 11, 2008
"On a scale from one to 10, Janice Hurley Hollis of BedandBreakfast.com consistently gets 10s for her presentation at our recent B&B conference. There is always something new to learn from her. How do I know this to be true I've been attending the Midwest B&B conferences where she has given presentations for the past several years! I completely agree with all of the great comments from audience members who filled out feedback forms at the Iowa Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Association conference."
Amelia Painter, Volunteer Coordinator for 2008 IBBIA Conference
March 12, 2008
"Janice Hurley Hollis has committed energy, enthusiasm and tons of the latest techie marketing inspiration every time she has spoken at our Minnesota conferences. In fact, she has become part of our ‘team' and a very good friend. We highly recommend her and BedandBreakfast.com!"
Pam Thorsen, Director MBBA, Hastings, MN
March 11, 2008 "BIG thanks to you and the team for all the great work. We love working with the BedandBreakfast.com team, and are very thankful for the growth that's occurring."
Colleen & Evan, City Lights Bed & Breakfast, Ithaca, NY
March 05, 2008
"I just wanted to tell you how much the IBBA appreciated Tim Wilson and Drew Jones attending our conference and presenting the Internet Intensive workshop. The members had nothing but good things to say; I know they were all thinking they needed to go home and look at their presence on the Internet. The materials shared were very informative and presented very well too."
Sandy Timmermann, IBBA Administrator, Timmermann House B & B, Aviston, IL
February 26, 2008
"Eric, thank you for everything you are doing for the B&B industry. We have watched your site grow for the past seven years and feel you are doing all you can to bring B&Bs to the forefront. We have seen an increase in the number of guests coming from your site to ours and are very pleased with the increased traffic. As mentors of many new innkeepers, we have changed the things we tell them. Now we suggest that if they only can list one place, it should be BedandBreakfast.com. We also encourage people to join their state association. We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your efforts. Sometimes people in general take the time to criticize but rarely do they take the time as consumers to say thank you."
Jim and Linda Nolte, Ivy House Bed and Breakfast, Fortville, IN
February 28, 2008
"No one in the industry quite believes me when I say that although we're in one of the United States' most popular summer destinations, February ‘08 will be our highest occupancy month since we opened last June because of the publicity we received through BedandBreakfast.com for our ‘Passages to Freedom' Black History Month special. In fact, the response to the media coverage was so great that we decided to extend the special into March. BedandBreakfast.com not only encourages creative marketing, but promotes your efforts, as well. As new innkeepers, we frankly couldn't have a better industry partner!"
Paulette Lee & Gary Froseth, Passages Inn Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA
February 07, 2008
"Thank you for all your help. I am going to go online and see if we really are taking advantage of our membership level and will contact you if I have any questions. Again, thank all the gang at BedandBreakfast.com! We really appreciate the support."
Celeste D. Borel, L'Auberge Provencale, White Post, VA
February 08, 2008
"We have been members of BedandBreakfast.com for about seven years. We are also members of many other directories and have always wondered what the difference is. Well, we recently found out; the staff at BedandBreakfast.com is outstanding! After many great reviews on TripAdvisor.com and on BedandBreakfast.com, we finally met our first obnoxious guest. I guess we all have them but it is absolutely devastating to an inn to receive a negative review. BedandBreakfast.com staff member Willow was supportive and understanding and went out of her way to help us. She offered information on responses to the review and even tolerated this guest sending repeated emails to her and us. Willow was professional yet compassionate and I cannot say enough good things about her."
Deborah & John Keane, A Williamsburg White House Inn, Williamsburg, VA
February 14, 2008
"WOW! 2008 has really been busy. Thanks for all you do on my behalf to keep the Maison Orleans going strong."
Bill Rouchell, Maison Orleans Bed'N Breakfast, Washington, D.C.
“We just got our first review on your site, and we are so happy! Such a great review. Got my second reservation confirmed today...Take care...just wanted to share this with you because BedandBreakfast.com has done such nice things for us.”
Carmen and Joao, Guest House Douro, Oporto, Portugal
"Thank you for all your kind advice relative to our listing on your website and for the wonderful results! It is really working exactly as you said."
Gabi Murias, 1890 B&B, Buenos Aires, Argentina
“BedandBreakfast.com is absolutely one of the best websites because it is efficient and effective. My listing gets a lot of traffic, and the visits to my website have increased considerably. As a result, people from all over the world contact me to book a special holiday at my B&B. BedandBreakfast.com provides an incredible balance of quality and price, and is very dynamic and interactive. The review function is fantastic; guests post their B&B experience for other potential guests! I’m so satisfied that I have introduced two other nice Tuscan B&Bs to BedandBreakfast.com.”
Dr. Christian Betti, Agriturismo Marciano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
"I have had my first successful request from your site and appreciate very much the ability to advertise my business with you. I was about to pay for my advertising with a different company that had also brought me business, when they disappeared from a prime position with Google. Thanks once again."
Vivienne Fletcher, Rowan Lodge, Lincolnshire, England
"We had great fun participating in your [Inn of the Month] auction yesterday, and we are very satisfied with ourselves for having won it. We are very pleased to have registered with you as we find your site to be fresh, clear and straightforward (unlike many reservation sites on the market today)."
Tom Pintus and Katie (Tom's mum), Roman Rooms, Rome, Italy
"Our reviews on BedandBreakfast.com have been really effective. In July alone, we received more than 10 requests, and almost all turned into reservations."
Ruth, Old Doctors House B&B, Bavaria, Germany
"Since we upgraded to the Platinum level, our traffic has increased by about 2.5 times, which certainly demonstrates the value of the Platinum level.” -- Alain Moignot, Brussels Guesthouse, Brussels, Belgium