A bed and breakfast inn can make the two of you feel special--but before you book, ask these questions:

Do the innkeepers reside in the house?
Some B&Bs operate as guesthouses; while management might be on property during the day, at night it’s just guests on the grounds. At other properties, you’ll find the owner or manager living right in the house. The atmosphere in these two situations is usually very different. An on-site manager/owner usually makes the property far more homey and guests usually interact more.

Are the innkeepers professional innkeepers or is the property managed by the owners?
The term "B&B" can mean many things: a home with extra bedrooms rented to guests, a small inn, a property with multiple guest rooms and professional hosts. You’ll find that the atmosphere is very different from property to property. You’ll also hear the term "country inn" or "small inn" used frequently; this often means a B&B that has a small restaurant on site.

Do all rooms have private baths?
Don’t make that assumption!

Is smoking allowed indoors?
Many B&Bs are non-smoking; if this is a concern, ask. You’ll find some B&Bs that prohibit smoking outdoors while on property as well.

How many guest rooms does the property have?

Is breakfast served at one time or as guests arrive?
At some B&Bs, breakfast is served at a set hour. If you snooze, you lose when it comes to the morning meal at some properties. If the two of you plan to sleep in (or if you’re early birds), check on this policy.

Do you have private two-person tables if we want breakfast alone?

Do you really want to start your morning with a family-sized table of fellow travelers?
Sometimes this can be a fun situation and a great way to hear the impressions of fellow travelers about a destination. At other times, "you vant to be alone."

Do you have a honeymoon package?

What amenities does the B&B offer? Bicycles? Hot tub?

Do you accept credit cards?

Is there a non-refundable deposit?

Is there a minimum stay? Is there a minimum stay for Friday or Saturday nights?

Do you have a honeymoon suite?

Are there any pets in the house?
If either of you suffers from allergies, this can be an important consideration.

Are children permitted?

Are there any children residing in the house?

What is the deposit for a room?

What is your cancellation policy?

What is your most private room?

Is liquor permitted on site?
Remember, some B&Bs are private homes so some do not permit liquor on the property.

Is our room air conditioned?

Does our room have a private entrance?

More to read in this section:

• Where should we go?
• Top Honeymoon Destinations Around the World
• How do we decide?
• Caribbean Quiz
• Budgeting for Your Honeymoon
• High versus Low Tourism Season
• Tourism Seasons
• Savings Tips for Your Honeymoon
• Calculating the Cost of Your Honeymoon
• The Wedding Night
• How Long to Honeymoon
• Choosing a Honeymoon Home Base
• Emergency Situations on Your Honeymoon
• FAQ: Honeymoon Questions to Ask Each Other
• FAQ: Questions about Cruises
• FAQ: Questions for Each Other About Cruises
• FAQ: Questions About Resorts
• FAQ: Questions About All-Inclusive Resorts
• FAQ: Questions About B&Bs dominiums and Villas
• FAQ: Private Yacht Charter Honeymoons