Comments on: Consider Bed & Breakfasts Instead of Hotels

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:30:50 +0000

B&Bs can really be wonderful! Some of them cost as much as a luxury hotel, though.

I actually considered buying a B&B once–if you live on the premises, the business generates phenomenal tax deductions, and it’s an excuse to live in parts of the country where normal people couldn’t begin to afford to live (such as Santa Fe). But gosh, it’s a lot of work! Given a choice, I’d rather stay in a B&B than a chain hotel any day.

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:08:01 +0000

Yes definitely a great idea. I’ve stayed at many marriotts, Hiltons, Hyatts both for business and vacation but none of them ever compared to the time I spent at Peace on Maui (?)… sort of a bed & breakfast owned by a couple on Maui. It was INSANELY cheap, great location, and the best service I ever had. For my upcoming roadtrip in the Southwest, I’ve picked out Bed & Breakfast places in Arizona and Utah.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:37:27 +0000

oops I realized my second paragraph makes no sense. What I meant to say, is…

The B&B hosts can offer you advice from a local’s perspective.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:51:45 +0000

Thank you for the mention! I’m glad we can share an addiction to Hawaii together.

Great point about considering Bed and Breakfasts as an alternative. One thing I like about them is that they can usually give you advice of what to see and do with a local’s perspective.

Another alternative to consider for saving money is to rent a vacation condo. The last condo we rented in Hawaii only cost $150 per night. We had a large fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a lanai with a gas grill, and a washer and dryer. For reference, the average hotel room in Hawaii cost $199. So, you can see the value.