Staying at a B&B can be a great alternative to the hotel experience.  Depending on the location, you may have accommodations far more luxurious than your typical budget hotel.

The best thing about a B&B other than breakfast is that you are staying with locals who know the area and can provide tips on what to do and how to do it.  You may also meet other travelers and share stories of where you have been and where you are going.  Breakfast will be included, and the menu is up to the owners running the B&B.  A typical breakfast may include cold sandwich meats, cheeses, breads, yogurt, milk, juice, cereal and fruit.  We have stayed at locations where the owners have cooked a limited menu such as scrambled or fried eggs, toast, sausage or bacon.

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You will find that B&Bs may offer a single room or several for rent.  Common areas may include a living room but most definitely a dining area.  If there are other travelers staying there, don't miss out on the opportunity to talk with them asking questions about their travels and sharing your own experiences.

Sleeping arrangements should include a private room that may or may not have an in-room sink with running water.  There will more than likely be a locking bathroom that is private to the person currently using it.  Some B&Bs may offer private rooms and bathrooms at a higher rate.

Shop around on the internet for B&Bs as well as hotels and compare the amenities along with the price and location.

We have used Airbnb to find and book rooms.  Simply download the app to your phone, register, then search and book your properties.