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Harborlight Guest House,Cape Carteret NC

These guidelines will help you discover your own special B&Bs (hey, it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!):

1. Innkeepers: Welcoming, guest-oriented, flexible, knowledgeable innkeepers are the key to a great inn.

2. Value: Whether you're paying $100 a night or $500, you want to feel like you're getting your money's worth.

3. Distinctiveness: The best B&Bs are a delicious balance of hospitality, food, décor, and setting. You'll know you've found a winner when a majority of the guests are returnees.

4. Appropriateness: If you want a romantic getaway, don't select an inn that caters to families; if it's a family vacation, make sure kids are really welcome.

5. Personal style: Check out websites to see if the inn's style and yours are a good fit. If frills and frou-frou make you twitch, look for a place that's clutter-free.

Undiscovered B&Bs You'll Love
Ruah B&B, Hague, New York	To celebrate the second anniversary of the BedandBreakfast.com Report, we're sharing some of our "secret" B&Bs finds -- a dozen little-known bed and breakfast inns around the U.S. that we hope you'll enjoy as much as we did.
Each would make a great romantic getaway; several are amazingly affordable, while others are a good choice for families as well.
1. Arizona
Rocamadour (888-771-1933), Prescott, AZ: Fascinating owners Mike and Twila Coffey have combined their love of both France and the Southwest to create an outstanding B&B. The Chaumiere room is built over granite dells, with a private deck and hot tub, perfect for sunsets and stargazing. More northern Arizona info
2. California
Sorensen's Report, Hope Valley, CA: High in the Sierra Nevadas, 20 miles south of Lake Tahoe, is this appealing cluster of rustic but comfortable log cabins, tucked into the woods, ideal both for families or a romantic escape. More Lake Tahoe area info.
3. Colorado
Haus Berlin, Denver, CO: This 1892 Victorian home, gracefully decorated with a mixture of antiques, modern furnishings, and international artwork is an ideal big city home-away-from-home. Breakfasts to die for. More Denver info.
4. Kentucky
Tucker House, Louisville, KY	Tucker House Inn, Louisville, KY: This 1840s Federal-style farmhouse, exceptionally attractive with Colonial and Shaker-style antiques, is a delightful combination of country charm and big-city convenience. More Kentucky Bluegrass info.
5. Massachusetts
Seven South Street Inn, Rockport, MA: Exceptional hospitality, great food and comfortable accommodations in the heart of Cape Ann, close to the beach, village galleries and restaurants. More Cape Ann info
6. Missouri
Yates House, Rocheport, MO: Ride the Katy Trail, go antiquing, sample the area wineries, then return to the picturesque village of Rocheport, and the exceptional food, hospitality, and comfort of Yates House. More Missouri info.
7. New Jersey
Sandcastles on Long Beach Island, NJ: A beach lovers delight, just 100 miles south of Manhattan. Enjoy the vistas from the rooftop deck, stroll to the beach and Barnegat Light, or lounge by the pool.
8. New York
Ruah B&B, Hague, NY: Superb views of Lake George and the mountains beyond, enhanced by gracious hospitality, beautiful gardens, and the handsome architecture of this century-old mansion. More Adirondacks info.
9. North Carolina
Harborlight Guest House,Cape Carteret NC: Private, secluded, and luxurious waterfront hideaway, well worth a visit for the sunsets alone.
10. Oregon
St. Bernards B&B, Arch Cape, OR: A shingled chateau, four miles south of Cannon Beach and 250 yards from an unspoiled white sand beach on the Oregon Coast.
11. Washington
Kangaroo House B&B, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA: After a day of hiking, biking, sea kayaking, or simply enjoying the beautiful San Juan Islands, return to the comfortable, uncluttered charm of this Craftsman-style home.
12. West Virginia
General Lewis Inn, Lewisburg, WV: The immaculate guest rooms at this affordable family-owned inn are simply furnished with authentic antiques. First-rate biking and canoeing nearby, plus golf at the big-name resorts. More southern West Virginia info.