Approximately 500 [sample count] detailed listings in US & Canada, ranging from picture and link to very detailed page with multiple pictures and room descriptions. Has map links for all listings and weather link for detailed.
Description:
5 methods from home page:
City Search: Enter city name or zip code
Quick Search: Use a drop down list to select a state plus choice of city, area, county, zip code or special category. Result is list of inns meeting criteria, featured, then basic contact in alpha order, 6 to a page. May also widen search from 5 to 50 miles; will cross state lines.
Map search: click on map on left toolbar to get US map/state list. Select state to get map/list of regions, indicating which regions have detailed listings. Select region for list of cities; list tells which cities have featured listings.
Search: Select Search from top tab, get screen where you can enter city/region/zip to narrow search, then select multiple features/amenities (which doesn't include fireplaces). Result is list as above.
This page also has an option for "Advanced Search" which provides a wide range of amenities, settings, policies and activities.
"Special Offers" is a search for inns with certain specialty aspects or features, such as family oriented, gay/lesbian friendly, in country or mountains, more.
Quality Assurance:
All inns listed must be inspected by recognized organization. .
Other:
Allows inns to link to on-line availability sites. Has mailing list. Has special offers, B&B for sale, association list/links. Search criteria also includes inns with on-line reservations available.
Innkeeper Info:
Promotion: Uses individualized keywords on internal pages.
Rates: Basic contact is $40, Add 1 picture and link for $60. 10-picture site with separate room description page lists at $140, but it and other listing levels currently show substantial discounts. Included with listing on bnbstar.com for qualifying inns..
Contact: (301)365-4614 or email info@inspectedinns.org
Comments: Frequent solicitation emails to non-members.
