(?) Why do B&B's require prepayment?
(A) B&B's have a limited number of rooms - not dozens or hundreds as hotels may have.
If one or two rooms have a last minute cancellation 25%-50% of revenue for that 24 hour period goes away. B&B's cannot easily absorb the lost income from unexpected cancellations.With a cancellation of some notice we can re-rent the room. But not at the last minute.
(?) Do you offer discounts for extended stays?
(A) Yes, we offer frequent snoring hours. After Seven Days at full rate your daily fee will be discounted by 10% until your next anniversary date.
(?) Do you provide refrigerator space for guests?
(A) Yes we do. There is a separate guest mini-fridge located on the main level where guests can store foods & beverages, or retrieve complimentary chilled beverages.
(?) Do you prepare breakfast for people with dietary restrictions?
(A) Yes we do. Let us know in advance and we will accommodate your requirements where we can.
(?) Does the B&B offer laundry services?
(A) Yes we do. In our Maytag Laundry Center we can:
- Freshen your blouse,
- remove wrinkles or odors from your suit,
- air-dry your hand washed delicates on a rack using dry gas heat,
- or simply run a load or two of washables in the Maytag washer.
At this time we do not charge for this convenience. Simply let us know in advance and we will help with your laundry needs if we can.
(?) Do you offer parking for your guests?
(A) Yes. Each room has one parking space at the B&B for guests. Call if you need more than that.
(?) Do you allow children occupancy at the B&B?
(A) Yes indeed. While children require advance arrangement and constant parental supervision, children of all ages are welcomed here. Call for more details.
(?) What amenities do you offer children?
(A) Aside from a rich community atmosphere, nutritious foods and loving hosts, we provide few amenities accept for a high chair, DVD’ s & nice TV's. There is however, a wonderful children’s playground only a block away that has something for all ages of children - and a mature garden park for caretakers to observe from.
(?) What is the B&B's alternative to the hotel "Grand Lobby" experience?
(A) In the artistic, comfortable and intimate atmosphere at the Musical House B&B you and your music become known. WARNING: Spontaneous engagement in conversation & laughter has been known to occur at our facility!
(?) Does the B&B allow pets?
(A) Yes, but on a very limited basis. Call for more details.
(?) Is it noisy at the B&B?
(A) The B&B is surprisingly quiet given it's generous location close to both urban and recreational amenities. Two bedrooms are completely quiet, two have some white noise, but guests seem to not mind it (perhaps because they sleep so soundly on those Englander mattresses). Call for more details.
(?) How often do you freshen rooms and change sheets?
(A) Rooms are sanitized before each guest arrives starting with duvet covers right down to the mattress covers. We also use disinfectant wipes on doorknobs etc. After guests check-in we change and freshen your room every 3-4 days. We are always happy to provide a sheet change upon request.
(?) What makes the Musical House, well... musical?
(A) There were four visible factors, and one invisible one that came together to form the name.
1. Your host, Albert, has played musical professionally for thirty-seven years in many different idioms. Albert has traveled playing music in almost forty countries around the globe - constituting over four years of paid-for travel abroad.
2. Aside from the undulating characteristics of the Spanish Mission style architecture of the home, the front porch trim style appears as two treble clefs laying on their side.
3. The interior "feng shui," that is to say the integrity of the sizes of the spaces and how they fit together, independently incite experiences of harmony and uplifted spirits, which facilites the personal music of the occupants.
4. The B&B faces Harvard Avenue in the old-money district of Roanoke Park at the N end of Capitol Hill.
Hidden Factor: According to a woman who was raised in this house whom we interviewed:
her grandmother's sister was living here working as a professional opera singer right after the depression. She was known throughout the neighborhood for the grace her musical practice periods presented - listened too through open windows on summer days with little city noise to obstruct it.
(?) Why did you recently change your name from Ron to Albert?
(A) The short answer is: Albert is a more comfortable fit to my temperament"... coupled with a recognition that in our free society "we can still change our name if we want too!"
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