Others offer more unfamiliar lifestyles. What your hosts have in common is an interest in the region you've come to see. Most have maps, brochures and books to help you plan excursions. Some will help arrange your itinerary. A few loan snowshoes, water bottles or other equipment to make excursions more comfortable.
Policies differ regarding reservations, deposits and cancellations as well as children and pets.
Generally, pets aren't welcome at bed and breakfast inns. Many inns are nonsmoking. In addition, many innkeepers are happy to arrange your transportation from nearby airports with advance notice. Discuss these issues when you call. Reservations are often required and always preferred.