B&B Honeymoon hints, tips, dos and don'ts?

[Belle]

Wondering if anyone has some thoughts about B&B honeymooning.

Privacy issues, hints, what was good, what was bad, what was.....?

Would really like your thoughts.

[BTB]

We stayed at a B+B for the portion of our honeymoon we spent on Kauai. It was a large B+B space-wise, but with just three suites, none with adjoining walls, and the week we were there it was all honeymooners. Breakfast was served on your lanai so there was very little interaction or mingling. For other trips, I've enjoyed B+B's and meeting new people, but it isn't what we wanted for our honeymoon. Any more 'group' interaction than the bare minimum we had - ran into one other couple in the garden one night - would've been too much. :)

[hub1176]

I guess my advice would be to make sure you are packed and ready to go before the wedding....We were married on a Saturday and left on Monday for our honeymoon. I had left the packing until the last minute and was exhausted....

[Rosebud]

We stay at B&Bs frequently and stayed at one or two on our honeymoon. I love staying at them and feel I get a much more personal/special experience at B&Bs than at larger hotels. Some general tips for you:

- Check reviews at tripadvisor.com. Be really careful about picking a place that gets good reviews.

- If the reviews consistently mention that a certain room, floor or view is best, be sure to request it when you make your reservation. It might be a fabulous B&B, but if you end up with a view of the parking lot, you probably won't be happy.

- Mention that you're honeymooners when you make your reservations. Usually this will get you a better room and some special treatment. Don't expect them to roll out a red carpet or anything, but generally B&B owners try to recognize special occasions.

- In my experience, the best thing about B&Bs is the opportunity to interact with the owners (who will provide tips about local attractions, restaurants, etc.) and other guests. While you may not want to be super social on your honeymoon, you will probably come away with the best impression if you do meet a couple of great people while there. It's as simple as asking the owner questions about what's nearby or chatting with other guests over breakfast.

- Ask in advance if you want/need something particular in your room (hair dryer, mini fridge, cable TV). B&Bs aren't as full service as hotels and if you are really counting on a particular amenity to be there, be sure you check on that in advance.

Good luck!

[Taurus]

We stayed at great B&B for part of our honeymoon. It was a larger place. They give you the choice of breakfast in the room or they will bring it all in a beautiful spread to your room if you request this the night before. The first morning (which was the first morning of our honeymoon) we had it brought to the room; the second day we ate downstairs with some others. This was a nice choice to have for our honeymoon, but I am not sure how common it is for B&Bs to offer that.

[Belle]

Thanks, all. We've made B&B reservations for 4 nights and are really looking forward to it. Anyone think of anything else, be sure and chime in!

Hope everyone is well--- didn't think it'd been this long since I was back!! :cool: