Before and After Breakfast: Repurposed B&Bs

NEW YORK - July 16, 2013 - PRLog -- --Exploring the Past Lives of Five BnBFinder Inns--

JULY 16, 2013—NEW YORK, NY—Next time you set sail for the high seas, put your books down on a desk for class, or gather with family and friends at church on a Sunday, look around very closely. You may be sitting where others will sleep some time in the future.

From former schools and churches, to still-active sailboats and light houses, some inns lived completely different lives before becoming B&Bs. For these BnBFinder inns (http://www.BnBFinder.com), R&R also means “reimagined & repurposed.”

Christopher's Bed & Breakfast (www.BnBFinder.com/Christophers), Bellevue, KY: Named after the Patron Saint of Travelers, this inn was the former home of the Bellevue Christian Church. This ravishing 19th-century house of worship was transformed, updated and restored into a delightful bed and breakfast featuring three guestrooms, including The Governor’s Suite. This spacious room showcases the church’s original pressed tin ceiling and a double Jacuzzi set in front of a magnificent stained-glass window.

Prosperity School Bed & Breakfast (www.BnBFinder.com/ProsperitySchool), Joplin, MO: Class is in session at this former schoolhouse that once housed desks for students and now showcases Victorian furnishings and antiques. Each room has its own “Homework Scrapbook” containing information on the history of the B&B and activities and attractions in the surrounding area. Walking paths are available along the inn’s woodland gardens and by the fragrant herb garden.

East Brother Light Station (www.BnBFinder.com/EastBrother), Richmond, CA: Situated on an island in the San Francisco Bay, this Victorian inn has been an active lighthouse for more than 133 years. It was updated and restored over 30 years ago to offer one-of-a-kind stays that help pay for the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the structure. Hors d’oeuvres and champagne will greet you upon arrival, while stunning views of the San Francisco skyline and Marin coastline can be savored any time.

Pintita (www.BnBFinder.com/Pintita), Baltimore, MD: Get your sea legs ready for a wave of adventure when you climb aboard the Pintita, a 45’ sailing ketch that casts its anchor in Baltimore Harbor. With two staterooms and a private head (bathroom), this sailing boat has been transformed into a floating B&B. After exploring the nearby shops at Fell’s Point, prepare to bask in sweeping ocean views during the sunset sail. You’ll be awakened the next morning by the smell of a delicious breakfast served with a side of freshly brewed coffee.

Rocky Springs Bed and Breakfast (www.BnBFinder.com/RockySprings), Lancaster, PA: At one time Lancaster’s premiere amusement and entertainment park, the 1855 pre-Victorian era home is now a bed and breakfast. But remnants of its past remain, including the Carousel House and a vintage ticket booth alongside a set of former rollercoaster cars. Accommodations include the private Cottage at Rocky Springs, complete with an air-jet tub, kitchenette, and fireplace. During your getaway, you can explore the 17 acres of historic park grounds along with the Conestoga Riverfront.

For more information or to request high-resolution images of the inns, please contact Rich Rodriguez at 212.480.0414 x16 or press@bnbfinder.com.

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