South Fork BnB – Southport, Queensland, Australia

South Fork BnB Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: South Fork is a lesbian owned and operated boutique bed and breakfast in Southport, the CBD of the beautiful Gold Coast, in Queensland, Australia, offering a spacious air conditioned suite in a restored “Queenslander” cottage set in lush garden surrounds. Owned and operated by happy, friendly, local businesswoman – host Jenny has great local knowledge, is passionate about hospitality and tourism and loves helping guests experience the best the Gold Coast has to offer. Jenny opened South Fork to guests following the death of her long term partner Deborah (DL) from cancer in 2015. It had been a shared dream to run their own BnB. DL hailed from Key West, Florida, and the BnB is Jenny’s tribute to her and her Southern origins. The suite comprises two rooms, plus own private bathroom. A large dining room where breakfast is served daily is entered directly from the suite. Walk from the dining room onto the deck overlooking the garden for breakfast. Comfortable outdoor furniture allow guests to experience and enjoy the casual sunny Queensland lifestyle. Accommodating up to three people, the main bedroom is a Queen Size bed, with built in wardrobe and drawers including a hotel safe. The second room has a comfortable single bed divan, own fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, plasma TV and DVD, and comfortable armchair. There is a large desk and office equipment to suit business travellers. Luxury bathroom amenities include Crabtree and Evelyn shower gel and Moroccan Oil Shampoo/Conditioner. Daily continental breakfast is a delight and all dietary requirements are accommodated. Home baked muffins feature frequently and organic red papaya from the garden is served when in season. Local honey and gourmet muesli, freshly brewed tea, French press ground coffee, artisan breads, homemade quality jams and real butter are a minimum standard at South Fork. Bicycles are included – it is a short cycle to the beach and wonderful cycle tracks along the waterfront for miles. Large beach towels are provided for excursions to the iconic Gold Coast Beaches. Five minutes to the heart of Southport shopping centre and hub for all main public transport, including. There is a bus stop literally around the corner from cottage. 45 minutes bus shuttle to GC airport, off street car parking available for guest car. Southport offers easy access to the Gold Coast’s famous theme parks, major Hospital and medical precinct, Griffith University, TAFE College, Schools, Surfers Paradise, Chinatown and the Arts Centre. Regional attractions include Mount Tamborine, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Tweed Valley featuring the renowned Tweed Valley Art Gallery . A relaxing destination, South Fork offers peace and tranquillity as your home base while being close to all the action the Gold Coast Glitter Strip and surrounding areas have to offer. A perfect location in the centre of paradise, a sincere and warm welcome awaits LGBTI visitors to South Fork BnB.

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Chateau de Vie – Gay Napa Valley Bed & Breakfast

Chateau de Vie Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: Chateau de Vie Bed & Breakfast, in Calistoga in the heart of California’s Napa Valley Wine Country, features omfortable king and queen size beds in each room, with lush towels, oversized robes, and the finest in linens. Spend an afternoon napping under an old walnut tree, or snuggle up by the fire with a good book. Or enjoy a garden massage – reflect… relax… unwind. Soak in the vineyard spa, take a dip in the pool, and end the day dreaming about re-entering the world with a renewed sense of being. Walk out onto the deck to take in the astounding view of Mt. St. Helena and acres of Napa Valley’s finest. A full Breakfast Menu of all your favorites. Come enjoy a special event, a last minute getaway, or quiet retreat. There are a number of wonderful wineries close by, including:

  • Bennett Lane
  • Frank Family Vineyards
  • Goose Cross
  • Napa Cellars
  • Vintners Collective
  • Whitehall Lane
Come spend some time with us in the beautiful Napa Valley Wine Country.

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Trinity House Inn – Gay 100 Islands Bed & Breakfast

Trinity House Inn Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we welcome you to the Trinity House Inn. Our completely restored Inn offers individually appointed guest accommodations, fine dining, sofa lounge, open air rocking chair porch and sun verandah and award winning Victorian Waterfall gardens. Trinity House Inn is for those who appreciate old-world charm and hospitality, together with the genuine beauty of surroundings and the quality of comfort it brings. From the beautiful profusion of summertime flowers gracing the front steps to the distinctive lines of the bronze blue herons poised just inside the vestibule entrance to the exquisitely restored 1859 dwelling, the intrinsic beauty and old-world charm of Gananoque’s Trinity House Inn is readily apparent for all to see. Today’s look encompasses one of exceptional attention to detail, from the proliferation of wonderful antiques throughout to the silky elegance of the rose on the pillow. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through our Victorian perennial gardens with ponds, statues and a small waterfall where the chefs harvest herbs and flowers for your dinner. The Innkeeper gave the suites names like ‘Camelot’, ‘Beau Rivage’, ‘Prince Regent’ and ‘Aubrey’ to commemorate favourites among the Thousand Islands. Each of the eight guest rooms are individually appointed and offer modern amenities for the sophisticated traveller.

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Wainwright Inn B&B – Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Wainwright Inn B&B Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: We Welcome You to the Wainwright Inn B&B … the Berkshires Bed and Breakfast originated in 1766, offering personalized service and fine home cooking by the owners; Chris and Barb . Nestled in the heart of the Southern Berkshire region in the town of Great Barrington. Walking distance to the town’s best restaurants, shops, theatres and other attractions. The Inn is a four season getaway easily accessible from Boston and New York. We invite you to relax in our gracious setting and enjoy the hospitality of a true New England Country Our house was originally built by Captain Peter Ingersoll in 1766 on the site of an older house built in 1720s by his father Moses Ingersoll, and was known as the Troy Tavern and Inn. The colonists undoubtedly met right in our living room, planning their participation in the siege of the British troops in Boston. During the American Revolution, our house served as a fort and colonial armory. In 1790 the house was bought by David Wainwright, a statesman and state representative. The house became known as Wainwright Hall, and later became home to his daughter Electra and son-in-law Ebenezer Pope. One of their sons, Franklin Pope, remodeled and added our porches. Franklin Pope was an engineer, inventor, and patent attorney who did extensive work on the telegraph and electrical systems in Great Barrington, assisted by his brothers Ralph and Henry Pope. Franklin Pope with Thomas Edison was co-inventors of the ticker tape. Wainwright Hall, as it was known at the turn of the century, was a tourist destination featuring the best amenities of its day. Successive owners have added to the charm and the diversity of the Wainwright Inn B&B, keeping it a well maintained Great Barrington Landmark. Come see the Wainwright Inn as it once again serves the traveling public.

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Wainwright Inn – Gay Friendly Great Barrington, Massachusetts B&B

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: Wainwright Inn is a Berkshire Bed and Breakfast nestled in the heart of the southern Berkshire region. Our historic home was originally opened as an Inn and Tavern in 1766. The Inn is easily accessible from Boston and New York. We invite you to relax in our gracious setting and enjoy the hospitality of a real New England country Inn!

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Gazebo Inn Ogunquit – Gay Ogunquit Bed & Breakfast

Gazebo Inn Ogunquit Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: The Gazebo Inn Ogunquit is an Ogunquit Maine Bed and Breakfast Inn in a restored 1847 farmhouse. The B&B offers 10 newly renovated, air conditioned rooms, with king beds, suites, private baths, and Jacuzzi tubs. We also offer a full breakfast daily in dining room. Each room has Cable TV/ LCD TV/VCR/DVD, and we offer an on-site movie library. The Bed and Breakfast is in a convenient location, just a short walk from the famous Footbridge Beach. the “Best Southern Maine Beach for Avoiding Crowds” (Yankee Magazine August 2005). The bed and breakfast has many other great features, including:

  • A private and sunny heated pool
  • A year-round hot tubWireless Internet Access
  • Pet-Friendly rooms
  • Economical Weekly and 2-Room Package
  • Rooms with fireplaces
  • Rooms with balconies/ distant ocean views
  • Gathering room with fire place
  • Dining room with fire place
  • Walking to many fine restaurants and shops
  • Individual attention and personal detail
  • Several designated pet friendly rooms

    About Ogunquit:

    First settled as a small fishing village and artist colony on the southern coast of Maine, Ogunquit still retains that charm while offering visitors some of the best from a New England vacation. In the Algonquin translation, “Ogunquit” means “beautiful place by the sea” and with its 3 1/2 miles of sandy white beach and breathtaking views from the Marginal Way, it is no wonder that Ogunquit is listed as one of the top 10 US vacation destinations. Along with its scenic beauty, Ogunquit also offers an endless variety of shops, galleries and restaurants. Fishing trips, sailing adventures and tour boats depart several times daily from Perkins Cove, in season. Gazebo Inn Ogunquit is located directly on the Trolley Line providing fun, reliable transportation to any of these destinations.Gazebo Inn Ogunquit is a 165 year old farmhouse, one mile north of Ogunquit village in southern Maine. A single family home originally and stayed that way for many years, the Gazebo Inn became an apartment building in the 70’s, and then turned into the beautiful B&B that it is today in the early 80’s.Come visit us in historic, beautiful, and very gay friendly Ogunquit, Maine!

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Le Cartier Bed & Breakfast – Gay Montreal Bed & Breakfast

Le Cartier B&BPeriodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: Situated in Montreal downtown east (Gay Village), Le Cartier Bed & Breakfast is 10-20 min walk to main city attractions: Old Montreal, downtown core, fireworks, Latin Quarter, Formula One Track, Palais du Congres, Summer Festivel (Intl Jazz, Just for Laugh, etc), Bell Centre, China Town, universities, casino, Mount Royal, cycling path, and much more. All of our b&b rooms and suites are equipped with A/C, cable TV, audio CD, wood floor, and a high speed wireless internet connection. We also offer kitchenette facilities (microwave, refrigerator, etc) for guests (no cooking). Laundry service is available at extra cost (long term customers only). Continental breakfast is included. We also offer private furnished apartment (please inquire). Le Cartier Bed & Breakfast is just 1 minute away from the Montreal subway (Metro Papineau), bus station & Jacques-Cartier Bridge. We’re also close to the train & central bus station. Le Cartier B&B is one minute from Ste-Catherine street (but away from noise on quiet side street) – a lively Montreal neighborhood surrounded by restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, night clubs, theatres, supermarkets, and more. The Bed and Breakfast is newly renovated & decorated by local artists, and the 100-year stone house provides warmth and charm. The B&B is cozy, quiet and stylish. Le Cartier B&B has a beautiful front/back yard & balcony, providing ideal relaxing & meeting places for guests. Fun local host who knows Montreal from A to Z offers great advice in exploring the city.

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Starlight Pines B&B – Gay Owned Accommodations in Flagstaff, Arizona

Starlight Pines B&B Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: Imagine stepping back in time to a place in the Arizona west where crackling fires welcome you, spacious guest room accommodations, and luxurious, claw foot bathtubs await you! Imagine staying at Starlight Pines Bed and Breakfast, a Victorian style house nested among the pines at the foot of Mt. Elden, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Make us your home base while visiting the Grand Canyon (a bit more than 1 hour from our Inn) and Sedona (40 minutes south of our Inn) and many other area attractions within a 2 hour ride of our Bed and Breakfast! You’ll love the old-fashioned romance of the antique-filled rooms, Tiffany lamps, complimentary beverages, free Wi-Fi, free parking, the full gourmet breakfast and the friendliness of your hosts, Richard & Michael, and their special Shih Tzu friends, Moo Shu and Taz – and our newest addition, Baxter our Puggle! Our Victorian style B&B boasts broad, oak-plank floors throughout. Rooms are outfitted with antiques gathered from across the Southwest,, 14-foot ceilings, picture railings, and two wood-burning fireplaces. Our fabulous 70 foot wrap-around porch with swing is also very inviting during the Spring, Summer and Fall. Stunning Mt Elden Views from the Lily Room and guest balconies! This charming Flagstaff Bed and Breakfast is acclaimed a top 10 bed and breakfast by Phoenix Magazine and Arizona Highways. Additionally, awarded 2010 and now 2011 Best Accommodations by Arizona Pride Guide! So come to the mountains, to the pine-scented air and the cool, starry nights. Slip out of your normal routine and into romance at Starlight Pines Bed and Breakfast of Flagstaff, Arizona! Come visit us in this Northern Arizona paradise – Make your reservation today!

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La Loggia Art B&B, Montreal – Featured Gay Owned Accommodations

La Loggia Art B&B Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: Welcome to Montreal’s La Logia Art B&B, where you’ll find casual elegance and a romantic atmospherein each of our guest rooms & annex accommodations. Our Montreal guesthouse is furnished with unique art and furniture that your hosts have purchased from the local antique & retro boutiques. Each of our guestrooms features private & shared bathrooms, king/queen sized beds, central air conditioning, and cable TV. Each of our guest rooms includes exquisite linens on our antique beds, cotton towels and bath accessories. We serve a complimentary expanded continental breakfast in the dining room, outdoors on the terrace (in the summertime) or in the common breakfast area. We also have snacks and refreshments available all day long. We want you to feel at home while you to enjoy your stay in total privacy. We’re also happy to help with directions, reservations for local restaurants, information about plays or any other local evetns. Our rooms also include fax service and computer hook up for your convenience. The subway (the metro) is only three blocks away and will connect you to all parts of the island. Just three minutes away from La Loggia on foot, and you’ll be in the heart of every available diversion you may need, shopping, restaurants, clubbing – everything’s close-by. There is plenty of metered and private parking right outside the door. Pur Montreal accommodations also offer daily newspapers, magazines, and books. There’s even a barbeque area available for any guests who may want to grill a steak and enjoy the privacy of our beautiful terrace area before going out to the clubs. The Terrace also has plenty of room to take in the sun as well as an outdoor shower just to cool off when the temperatures start soaring. Looking for a great friendly place to stay in Montreal? Come stay with us at La Loggia Art B&B!

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2 Village Square Inn Ogunquit – Featured Gay Owned Accommodations

2 Village Square Inn Ogunquit Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay.

2 Village Square Inn, located in the heart of Ogunquit , Maine, is a 17 room Inn nestled on a wooded hillside perch overlooking the town square and the Atlantic Ocean. The ladi-back and congenial atmosphere of our 1886 Inn is complimented by its close proximity to all the resort activity in this seaside getaway. 17 rooms, king and queen size beds available. All rooms offer guest controlled heat and air conditioning, tv/dvd player with cable, ceiling fan, refrigerator, and Keurig coffee maker. Three first floor common areas casually furnished with comfortable seating, library, dvd library, guest computer, piano, ice machine, and restaurant and attraction listings. 2 Village Square offers you and your friends plenty of both indoor and outdoor space to relax. Complimentary coffee and tea available in the common rooms. Guest have access to two microwaves in the kitchen and a gas grill poolside. Heated Salt water Pool and Hot Tub , and spacious surrounding deck and porch provide plenty of private outdoor ocean view space for relaxing. Pool and beach towels, as well as backpack beach chairs are provided. Full breakfast buffet served every morning from 8-10 included in the room rate. The breakfast menu includes a different hot entree each morning. Scrambled Eggs with Brie, Cinnamon French Toast, Maine Blue Pancakes, and Belgian Waffles. Various sausage selections, Applewood smoked bacon, and shaved steak, freshly baked Maine blueberry or white chocolate raspberry scones, a multigrain bread for toasting, fresh cut fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee, tea, and juices.

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