12-12-2008, 11:47 AM
We've been playing with the idea of an early retirement, followed by the building of a bed and breakfast on the big island. In the current economy, I'm sure vacancies are high right now, but that's not going to last forever.
Anyway, the permit process is well described by the county. What I'm interested in are any tips from those who know this biz about what it takes to make one work well. And customer service is critical, too, of couse. Beyond those two matters...
What about location? I doubt if our third ave HPP lot would work for this reason, but on the other hand there seems to be successful B&Bs in Puna far from the ocean. (We stayed at a great one in Orchidland, in fact.) Can a pool make up for the absence of an ocean front view, or should we think about a new land purchase?
What about the rooms? What is the ideal size? What features sell best?
I'm guessing that a modern building would be a turn off. What style would work best for the structure itself?
Thanks!