Inns Magazine Issue 1 Vol 22 Romance 2018 | Page 7

t’s no secret the first bed and breakfast I ever visited was charming, beautifully decorated and I thought wow what a cool business to own! That was over 25 years ago! I bet I have been looking for my own bed and breakfast for at least 15 years. But with a young family

back then and a career it was hard to fit in that ideal situation in my life.

Fast forward to January 2018 I was surfing the Internet again just browsing what available bed-and-breakfasts there were for sale and I saw one that peaked my interest. I’ve actually written about it and featured it in this magazine 17 or so years ago. I contacted the current owner and asked if it was still for sale. She answered me with a quick yes and a few more questions of mine were answered. We set a date to go and see the property for the coming weekend. It turned out to be a bit of a treacherous drive to Ontario’s West Coast on a very snow covered road but we made it.

We had a good visit and tour, we definitely had lots to think about. Lots of discussion between my husband and I for three days pondering the idea. Well as they say do or die so I texted them my best offer. They accepted it and 12 days after that we were signing on the dotted line to purchase the property and take possession later this spring.

Yes I’m going to become an innkeeper like the hundreds of people that have appeared within our pages! It’s an exciting adventure, a bit overwhelming but nevertheless exhilarating! My creative mind has been working overtime; website, reservation system and decor and yes where to start with that!

As they say Rome wasn’t built in a day- and I have time to get it all organized... Or so I hope! Here’s to a new adventure! www.bayfieldbedandbreakfast.com

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Mary Hughes, Editor-in-Chief

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editor's note

-reference to bed and breakfast appears with and without dashes, I don't think the dashes are needed

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-They accepted it

********CONGRATULATIONS MARY!!!!!*******