Re: innkeeping: Soundproofing/Caretaking

[marshlds@nbnet.nb.ca (marshlds)]

InnIt@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi all - I'm a new innkeeper.  I just opened our Inn last fall after a 4
> year
> complete rennovation of a beautiful Victorian in the Northern Catskills of
> NY.  So far, the only complaint I've received is one of sound (between
> certain rooms).  My husband and I insulated between all the rooms and
> thought
> that would be adaquate...not. Any suggestions?  We are on the verge of
> putting up new walls (over the "old"new walls) and using the sound baffles
> channels in between.  I'd hate to go to all that effort and expense and
> have
> it not work.  What works for other folks out there?  Since my number of
> complaints is minor (maybe a dozen out of a couple hundred guests) should
> I
> just do nothing even though I know it's a significant problem?  Any
> feedback
> would be appreciated.
> 
> As a separate issue.. I was wondering how others may suggest getting a
> reliable resident caretaker.  We (my husband,daughter and myself) have a
> house about 5 minutes from the Inn.  We stay at the Inn when we have
> reservations (ie weekends) otherwise I lock up in the late afternoon and
> go
> home.  We have always planned on getting someone to stay there in the
> evenings in exchange for a free apartment( no salary/no chores - just be
> there for drop ins, night problems, etc.).  I have put out "feelers" in
> the
> community for such a person/couple but so far, the right person hasn't
> fallen
> out of the sky.  Any advice?
> 

We have a great arrangement with a University student at our Inn (which
is located in a university town).  Deb is a 4th year student; a night
owl; sleeps in till noon or so; and has a moderate social life.  We have
a contract describing the relationship ... she has certain jobs to do
when she takes over the phones.  If you want the contract, let me know.

cheers

Peter 
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R. Peter Weedon
Marshlands Inn
PO Box 1440
Sackville, NB E0A 3C0