Bed and breakfast inns are smaller, owner-occupied businesses providing primary financial support of the host. Primary use is for business. Inns advertise, have business licenses, do their own advertising and promotions, pay government ordinance fees and taxes, and post signs. The inn may host weddings and wedding receptions and small business meetings. Board may be provided to between four and 30 guests.
Country inns are a business offering overnight lodging and meals.
The owner is actively involved in daily operations, often living on-site. They operate as restaurants as well as lodging places. Meals are included in the room price. They can operate as a full-fledged restaurant with liquor licenses. It resembles a hotel with 30 plus rooms.