Every few days, somebody asks me “How is the B&B (aka boutique inn) business doing these days?”
First off, most innkeepers we’ve talked with this year are quite optimistic that it’s going to be a great year for the boutique hospitality industry. The Covid bump that put so many inns into record revenue territory for the first few years of this decade receded a bit in 2025, but most property owners are reporting that the first half of 2026 has reversed that trend.
Real estate values remain elevated in most of the country, which has pushed asking prices higher. The increase in revenue helps provide income to service debt for buyers. Matching those up continues to be a bit of a challenge in some markets, but we’re definitely seeing a increased activity with buyers and sellers.
For us here at MB&A, it’s been hectic! So much so that we’re WAY behind on blog and social media posts….
SOLD properties – 3 closings in a month (mid-April to mid-May)…see this FB post that features them (you may have to log into your account to read the article), and says a bit more about why you don’t see much public information regarding…
Inns that are about to sell…hopefully…we’re working with 2 different sellers and 2 different buyers in 4(!) different states on stewardship transitions, all targeting to close late summer/early fall. Yes, you’ll hear more about the ones that get all the way to the finish line!
NEW OPPORTUNITIES – be sure to check out our latest additions, if you’re looking to get into the boutique hospitality business:
In beautiful downtown Greenville, SC: Pettigru Place Bed and Breakfast is a fantastically successful inn that’s in the heart of the city.
For those looking to host an awesome place to unplug, Sugar Tree Inn may be a great choice, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Shenandoah Valley.
If an historic property close to all of the attractions in Hershey, PA with a fantastic Owners’ Quarters with room for a whole innkeeping family, consider the 1825 Inn as a great place for a new home!
And finally, the birding paradise of the Georgia coast is home to the Blue Heron Guest House, which is just waiting for the perfect couple.
We’d love to hear from you,
Marilyn, Chuck, and Patrick
