Even with all the amenities that many offer, the keynote is hospitality. But depending on the number of guests, a shared bath could be private for you. In a private home, tipping is not a usual practice, but it does happen occasionally. Some inns, particularly those in resort areas, add gratuities to the tab. At all the places described in this book, you will be greeted by the owner or a family member or assistant, or occasionally by a note.
Every room is different in size, layout, and decor.
And a modem too. There is no desk clerk. Tastes and interpretations differ. Take charm, for example. When making the reservation, if privacy is a real concern, say that too.