20 great B&Bs for a holiday -- or any -- weekend

Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterforld, Vt.: Brian and Leslie Mulcahy have been innkeepers at this historic B&B since April 1994 and purchased the inn three years later.

Sage Hill Inn Above Onion Creek, Kyle, Texas: The Inn was built as an inn and restaurant in 1994 and has recently undergone a large renovation including a huge new pool deck, a new 14-person spa, a large outdoor fire pit, multiple room remodels, a doubling of the hot water heating capacity and an expansion of 25,000 more gallons of rain water storage.

Sage Hill Inn Above Onion Creek, Kyle, Texas: The Inn was built as an inn and restaurant in 1994 and has recently undergone a large renovation including a huge new pool deck, a new 14-person spa, a large outdoor fire pit, multiple room remodels, a doubling of the hot water heating capacity and an expansion of 25,000 more gallons of rain water storage.

Washington House Inn, Cedarburg, Wis.: The inn celebrated its 30th anniversary in September 2014, under the same owner and innkeeper since opening.

Washington House Inn, Cedarburg, Wis.: The inn celebrated its 30th anniversary in September 2014, under the same owner and innkeeper since opening.

1825 Inn Bed & Breakfast, Palmyra, Pa.: Built as a private residence farmhouse more than 190 years ago, the B&B has been providing relaxing accommodations for many years.

1825 Inn Bed & Breakfast, Palmyra, Pa.: Built as a private residence farmhouse more than 190 years ago, the B&B has been providing relaxing accommodations for many years.

Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, Wis.: The Old Rittenhouse Inn is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2015 and was originally owned and operated by the current innkeeper's parents.

Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, Wis.: The Old Rittenhouse Inn is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2015 and was originally owned and operated by the current innkeeper's parents.

The Swag, Waynesville, N.C.: Founded originally as a Smoky Mountain lodging by innkeeper and owner Deener Matthews in 1982, The Swag Country Inn was originally built as a family home in 1971 by Deener and her husband.

The Swag, Waynesville, N.C.: Founded originally as a Smoky Mountain lodging by innkeeper and owner Deener Matthews in 1982, The Swag Country Inn was originally built as a family home in 1971 by Deener and her husband.

L'Auberge Provencale Bed & Breakfast, White Post, Va.: The inn has been around for over 30 years under the same ownership.

L'Auberge Provencale Bed & Breakfast, White Post, Va.: The inn has been around for over 30 years under the same ownership.

Pinehurst Inn, Bayfield, Wis.: A lovely 113-year-old lumber home three miles south of Bayfield, home of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, the Pinehurst Inn Main House offers five guest rooms.

Pinehurst Inn, Bayfield, Wis.: A lovely 113-year-old lumber home three miles south of Bayfield, home of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, the Pinehurst Inn Main House offers five guest rooms.

The Iris Inn, Waynesboro, Va.: This purpose-built Virginia retreat that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley from a 12-acre Blue Ridge mountain top opened its doors in 1991.

The Iris Inn, Waynesboro, Va.: This purpose-built Virginia retreat that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley from a 12-acre Blue Ridge mountain top opened its doors in 1991.

The Inn at Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, Vt.: In operation since June 1990, the Inn at Round Barn Farm is registered in the National Registry of Historic Places.

The Inn at Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield, Vt.: In operation since June 1990, the Inn at Round Barn Farm is registered in the National Registry of Historic Places.

Noble Inns, San Antonio: A collection of three B&Bs in the historic King William District of San Antonio, the Noble Inns have all been impeccably restored yet maintain their historic charm.

Noble Inns, San Antonio: A collection of three B&Bs in the historic King William District of San Antonio, the Noble Inns have all been impeccably restored yet maintain their historic charm.

Carroll Villa Hotel, Cape May, N.J.: In 2016, the Carroll Villa Hotel will celebrate 40 years as a third-generation business in a 1882 National Landmark hotel.

Carroll Villa Hotel, Cape May, N.J.: In 2016, the Carroll Villa Hotel will celebrate 40 years as a third-generation business in a 1882 National Landmark hotel.

Chesterfield Inn, West Chesterfield, N.H.: Phil and Judy Hueber purchased the Chesterfield Inn in 1987 and have been honored to be known as the Chesterfield Inn innkeepers since then.

Chesterfield Inn, West Chesterfield, N.H.: Phil and Judy Hueber purchased the Chesterfield Inn in 1987 and have been honored to be known as the Chesterfield Inn innkeepers since then.

Andon-Reid Inn, Waynesville, N.C.: Originally constructed in 1902, Andon-Reid Bed and Breakfast Inn is now designated as a Waynesville Inn historic property.

Andon-Reid Inn, Waynesville, N.C.: Originally constructed in 1902, Andon-Reid Bed and Breakfast Inn is now designated as a Waynesville Inn historic property.

Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast Inn, Allegan, Mich.: Ruth and Herb Boven have offered comfortable Victorian accommodations at the Castle in the Country B&B since 1992.

Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast Inn, Allegan, Mich.: Ruth and Herb Boven have offered comfortable Victorian accommodations at the Castle in the Country B&B since 1992.

Union Street Inn, Nantucket, Mass.: Union Street Inn is in its 21st year of B&B ownership.

Union Street Inn, Nantucket, Mass.: Union Street Inn is in its 21st year of B&B ownership.

Provincetown Hotel at Gabriels, Provincetown, Mass.: This year, the Provincetown Hotel celebrates its 37th year in business under the original owner.

Provincetown Hotel at Gabriels, Provincetown, Mass.: This year, the Provincetown Hotel celebrates its 37th year in business under the original owner.

Casa Laguna Inn & Spa, Laguna Beach, Calif.: Casa Laguna was operated as a motel since the 1940s and a B&B since 2000.

Casa Laguna Inn & Spa, Laguna Beach, Calif.: Casa Laguna was operated as a motel since the 1940s and a B&B since 2000.

Cheshire Cat Inn, Santa Barbara, Calif.: The Cheshire Cat Inn celebrated its 30th anniversary last month, under the same ownership.

Cheshire Cat Inn, Santa Barbara, Calif.: The Cheshire Cat Inn celebrated its 30th anniversary last month, under the same ownership.

Deerfield Inn, Deerfield, Mass.: The Deerfield Inn has been open continuously as a country inn since 1884. Karl Sabo and Jane Howard have been innkeepers at the Deerfield Inn for 28 years.