News for 2010 - Policy changes

We are trying our best to operate our business smoothly and make your stay remarkable;

In  the mean time, we are learning how to pass on the information we like you to learn about the property's changes/updates.

The Good News:

• There will be a 3% OFF to the returning customers; with secondary booking for the same season. (book twice this season and the second time you will receive the discount)

• Customers paying cash will receive a 2% OFF the room rate.

The Other News:

• When purchasing a Gift Certificate with us, there will be a 3% Credit Card transaction fee; Gift Certificates can be wither e-mailed to you account or send to you with USPS.

• When walk in without reservation, we accept a cash form of pay, however, - we will still require a credit card that we'll keep in file for 7 days. Along with that we would like to obtain a copy of your drivers license.
  

• expect that we will run our business based on Our green guidelines

• make yourself familiar with our schedule - This is a Family Owned & Operated Small Business! -  hours of operation are listed on our web pages and are 7:30 AM - 10 PM

• No Items from the Rooms Are to be Removed for Outdoor use or OFF Premises at any time!

• Your credit card will be charged on your arrival,  you should inform us immediately if you wish to pay cash. 

• By changing the credit card on file to a different credit card, you will be charged a 4% credit card processing fee. 

• Personal checks accepted, WI State ONLY!

• we offer seasonal discounts and they are listed under "room and rates" on our webervation system as Last Minute Special; when booking use that link to take advantage of the discounted rate.

Info on Credit card transactions, reservations and more

As we have information passed on to us, merchants, I would like to share some helpful tips with our customers, you need to be aware of!

By authorizing your credit card for any reservations with us you are having the dollar amount on hold for a certain period of time. Precisely  - Visa and Master Card will hold the amount up to 7 days and Discover - up to 30 days.

This is no a charge on your card, it might appear as a charge on your bank statement if the card you use was a debit or an on hold transaction with your Credit Card for that dollar amount.

By the time you check in with us, your transaction might still show as of an "on hold" transaction, however the only time we charge your card is when you check in unless we discuss otherwhise.

So, in order to comply with that, what will be for us "Avoiding Unnecessary Additional Fees" we will follow procedures we are instructed; what is expected of us is:

• 1. to have the card authorized prior to charging it, and charge the sale on the same card - otherwise we are charged with "Misuse of Authorization" fees by Visa.
  

• 2. to charge the card and do it within the allotted time frame - otherwise if the  authorization was not obtained prior to the  charges occurrence, Visa calls this a "Zero Floor Limit" fee and that (the fee) is passed on to us, the merchants.

On the other  hand, we are offering a discount to those who are paying cash; however, that doesn't eliminate us having to ask for a credit card information we will have on file.

Happy traveling and spending in 2010!

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Holidays Greetings

Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year

During this special season, we would like to thank you for choosing The Usonian Inn LLC
as your green travel lodging, thank you for having stayed with us in the past and we hope
you enjoyed our services.
Since 2007, when we took ownership of the property, we implemented some environmental
friendly solutions in all aspects possible to make our lodging distinguished. We've watched
our business and the concept of green hospitality grow to where it is today with nimble and
responsive innovation. We couldn't have done it without our customers support and
understanding during the makeover!
As another year comes to a close, we hope you'll keep in touch. Follow us on Facebook. We
promise to keep you posted on everything new at our motel. We hope you'll enjoy the family
gathering this season and we also hope that our improved facility will be a delightful place
for a return visit with more friends.
We wish you a healthy and more prosperous 2010!
Happy Holidays!
The Usonian Inn LLC staff

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Holiday Season at the Usonian Inn and in Spring Green

We are open this month and happy to having our guests enjoy all the activities in town! Country Christmas celebration was a great event, even so, it was really cold!

Shops are open and busy; all business owners are trying to make your shopping a pleasant experience and a good one to remember!

Plan to be here next December and enjoy a play at the Gard Theater and shopping around; we'll post more for their schedule early February!

The House on the Rock is open and well decorated for the Christmas Celebration!

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Green ideas for the holiday season

I thought I will share this as an inspiration!

http://ping.fm/GOHjD

Stay "a Healthier you" this season!

I prefer to practice prevention in life; this is a good start!

http://ping.fm/6WXT1

Cancellation policy at small properties

I would expect everyone to be a little considerate and be aware of our cancellation policy.

Assumption doesn't work to well with such a large industry; this involves a little of your time and you can avoid any inconvenience that might arise at a later time.

"Cancellation policies tend to be stricter at small B&Bs than at big hotels, and with good reason, said Bill Carroll, senior lecturer at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.

Cancel your reservation at a four-room B&B at the last minute, and the innkeepers lose 25% of the night's income, compared with just one-half percent at a 200-room hotel, Carroll said.

Although policies vary widely, Sandy Soule, vice president for marketing at BedandBreakfast.com, a marketing service for nearly 10,000 B&Bs, said many B&Bs charge one night's rate or 50% of the total stay -- whichever is more -- if you cancel less than a week before your stay."

Los Angeles Times/Travel October 23, 2009

The Small Business Ownership

As the owner/proprietor of a small business, family owned and operated, I realized that we have to keep our patrons informed; I am listing a few items here that should help.

This is more like talking about the disadvantage to our customer and also what it is expected from you - as a customer.

I determine that if I put "This is a Family Owned & Operated Small Business!" on each or my business page, people might get the idea, that the property is operated differently; and it is.

With such property you can expect that the place has limited staff; hours of operation might be limited as well.

Please review all info on the business page for details of this nature, that will eliminate any confusion that might throw you off, your expectations might be accurate if you will have the knowledge and please DO NOT Make any ASSUMPTIONS - ever, in life.

I don't envision this will crate any inconvenience for you. All it takes is to be informed; ask questions if you didn't have a chance to search for the property's web page.

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"Usonian Inn" Gifts

All items are designed by me, Carolina a.k.a. - CCD

I took a little time and designed some calendars, t-shirt, shoes, and other items with

original pictures from the Inn, with all year round seasons; I hope you enjoy viewing these
items as well as ordering some for Christmas Gifts

Something to remember!

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We like to share the fun with you

We still have a busy season, however ,we decided to flavor in some variety of things and you are invited to share some fun time! Karaoke has been added for later hours of the event!

Fundrsaiser event hosted by the Usonian Inn LLC

Posted using ShareThis

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NEW POST - CONSIDERING....

There is a lot going on at this time; with our business, events we try to organize...

Lots of reading, information are thrown at us plenty and,...we might take some good info eventually apply those strategies at the business

This is just a thought!

We might be able to do Day Rates - not much of a difference, but, at least we let the public know,
we might be renting just for a day - meaning during the day time and for a lower rates;

There could be a brake down for 3, 5, or 6 hours, then rates will vary.

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Where to write reviews

As the most popular site is Tripadvisor, for writing reviews, some people might be familiar with other sites, some found our establishment through different networks;
anyways, here are alternative links you can use:

Write your best reviews here:

on google you can write reviews on Google

kayak has our property listed now

our Facebook business page has a friendly user for review

The list can go on then,
there is Road travel guide

Super pages

Yahoo

Either way, feel free to share with the world your experience at our property!

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NEWS ON THE Biz

Our wine inventory goes higher in numbers occasionally so, we decided to have some of them featured weekly on sale; save $2-$3 on a bottle of white or red as you wish!

*****Select a bottle of wine (available for purchase) from our collection and have a great, relaxing time!*****


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I am HERE!

...and for a good reason; I stay busy all the time making sure you are having a pleasant stay, comfortable and you leave our place satisfied 100%.

...more on TripAdvisor, occasionally, once in a while, - I would say, I am going to see the site myself and, this month, I was WOW-ed!....

...this month alone I had 4 formidable reviews, we always appreciate those, the honesty of people and the time someone takes to share their experience they had at our establishment!

...I am HERE for YOU!

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on tripadvisor!

• Usonian Inn

Places to see - my Tripadvisor public maps

As I would say it: I've been traveling extensively before taking on this business;

I always love traveling, geography, maps, aerial view. My traveling experience started after we moved from New York, N.Y. - when we would find a reason to go by car back to see the city and relatives; we love to observe all those changes going from one state to another. The interstates are always fun, the speed (not the speeding tickets tough), the scenery changes as well, driving different seasons is as much fun.

Then phase 2 was flying places, that was even more fun!
It's not that I love traveling, I am in love with everything that's about traveling; the motions, the excitement, the sound of rolling luggages, the airport landscape, the take off - the flight itself, everything.

I think at times about me that I was Born to travel, so I like to share part of my travel map with you as I am working on it!

You will never run short of places to see!

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