The Inside Scoop

(aka What You Get Without Groveling, Guessing, or Groaning)

• A homemade breakfast, freshly prepared each morning (no upcharge for bacon-induced joy)
• Private bathrooms in every room (because sharing soap is a horror story)
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi & TV (stream, scroll, Zoom, or ignore emails—your call. Just remember, you didn’t come all this way for Netflix)
• Central HVAC with individual thermostats—no fireplaces to stoke or windows to wrestle. But like any good relationship, it only does one thing at a time: heat or cool. Choose wisely.
• Multi-night stay? We fluff, we tidy, we restock, and we pretend we didn’t see the suitcase detonation zone. No judgment.
• Concierge-level tips and local insights—think of us as your Parkville cheat sheet with better coffee.

(aka Things We’d Offer If We Had a Bellhop, a Billionaire Backer, or Zero Boundaries)

• Full daily housekeeping (we clean between guests, not around them—your chaos is safe with us)
• Room service or late-night snacks (we’ll feed you breakfast like royalty, and deliver it for a fee, but we’re not your butlers. No dinner, no midnight cheese plates, no turndown mints)
• Elevators (this historic gal was built in 1885—bring your knees, your glutes, and your gratitude for period architecture)
• A front desk staff (you’ve got us: the same humans who make the beds, bake the scones, unclog the drains, and occasionally nap)
• On-site spa treatments (unless you count a really long shower and a cozy robe as self-care—we do)
• In-room phones (use your cell… unless you’re calling 1998)
• Total flexibility (we’ll bend where we can, but even our charm has limits)

(aka the Cliff Notes version for those who don’t read the full policy page)

In short, just the highlights—no fluff, no fine print. For the full story, see The Fine Print.

Check-In: 4:00–6:00 PM

This is when we’re prepped, polished, and ready to greet you.
If you’re eager, early check-in is available by request—for a small fee and a big smile.
If plans change, late check-in is no problem. We’ll send digital instructions that make you feel like a secret agent (but cozier).

Check-Out: 10:00 AM

At that point, we love you—but we need to clean. If you’d rather linger, add late checkout (until noon) in advance and we’ll build it into the schedule.

Breakfast Time:

To start the morning, the first course lands at 7:30 AM—think of it as your gentle wake-up nudge.
Then, the main course rolls out at 8:30 AM. One seating. One experience. One very good reason to get out of bed.

Parking:

Thankfully, free on-street parking is right outside. If you find a closer spot, you’re probably in someone’s living room.

Do bring:

• First up, a sleep mask if you’re light-sensitive—our gorgeous old windows let in charm and sunrise.
• Also helpful: Earplugs, if you’re a light sleeper—140-year-old charm sometimes creaks, chirps, or tiptoes – not to mention the neighbors.
• Most importantly, yourself. We’ve stocked the essentials so you can pack light—and yes, we include robes, even if we secretly hope no one actually wears them in public spaces.
• And finally, a sense of humor and an appreciation for quirks, creaky floors, and historic personality.

Leave behind:

• For starters, bubble bath, bath bombs and oils—our Jacuzzi jets are a little… delicate.
• Likewise, candles or incense—no flames, no smoke, no vibe-setting exceptions.
• And last but not least, extra people—each room is built for two. Anyone else gets demoted to the trunk.

Not expected. Not included. But always appreciated.

That said, if we made your stay extra special and you feel like showing some love, you can do so at check-out—either with a gratuity or (better yet) a glowing review. Both help in different ways: one helps us pay for bacon, the other helps future guests find us.

Either way, if tipping or typing isn’t your thing, no pressure. Your smiles, hugs, and happy goodbyes are tip enough (although Mr. Ray prefers chin scratches).

True Stories

More often than not, this is where bed and breakfast etiquette is usually learned – the hard way.

Because every rule was once a story… and not the charming kind.

Someone tried to grill on the porch.
Someone let their toddler treat antiques like a jungle gym.
Someone turned the Jacuzzi into an orange glitter cannon. (RIP, water jets.)

So now? We write things down.

Want the full, grown-up version? Head to The Fine Print. It still has a wink or two, but it’s the one we enforce when things go sideways.

We live here. Our cat lives here. And for a little while, you do too.

That means we’re all sharing this space—for a night, a weekend, or a well-earned escape. Our goal? That you leave rested, well-fed, and already scheming your return.

At the end of the day, bed and breakfast etiquette is really about sharing a space with care – for the house, the hosts, and the guests around you.

So read the room (and the guide). Trust us—it makes everything smoother, friendlier, and way more fun for everyone involved.

Stay Happy,
Jason, Kathy & Mr. Ray