Fireside Chat with Sidecar Inn Bed and Breakfast
Welcome to another edition of our Fireside Chat series, where we spotlight the voices and stories of real rezStream customers. In this innkeeper success story, we caught up with Roger Moroney, owner of the Sidecar Inn Bed & Breakfast in Sevierville, Tennessee. With four guest rooms in a historic home and his loyal pup Kira greeting visitors, Roger has blended history, heart, and hospitality into a memorable B&B experience.
About Sidecar Inn Bed & Breakfast
The Sidecar Inn sits in a beautifully preserved 1800s home framed by towering sugar maples. The property offers four spacious rooms, each with its own private bathroom — a detail Roger knew was essential for today’s travelers. Guests enjoy both shared spaces like a sunroom and intimate nooks for quiet moments. The inn’s historic charm has drawn everyone from local history buffs to international visitors, including Tibetan monks who performed a purification ritual during their stay.
A little about Roger
Roger’s path to innkeeping is full of unique chapters:
- Motorcycle roots: The inn’s name comes from the sidecar Roger purchased in the 1990s so his young son could ride along on family trips. Motorcycling remains a lifelong passion.
- Creative side: Roger is a drummer in a blues band called Runaway Sidecars.
- Baking expertise: A self-taught baker, Roger is known for his sourdough, biscuits, and fresh breads made with eggs and meats sourced from nearby farms.
- Engineering mindset: With a background in engineering, Roger thrives on organization and structure, even breakfast is run with a carefully timed schedule.
Challenges: We all have them.
Like many innkeepers, Roger has faced challenges along the way:
- Maintaining a historic property comes with surprises like sewer line replacements, aging windows, and even bats in the chimney.
- Competing in a region with over 6,000 rental cabins makes visibility and differentiation critical.
- Balancing multiple roles as innkeeper, community volunteer, and bereaved parents’ organization leader stretches Roger’s time and energy.
Solutions with rezStream
To mitigate some of these challenges, Roger turned to rezStream:
- Cloud PMS & Booking Engine: After juggling multiple clunky systems, Roger switched to rezStream for streamlined operations and mobile-friendly online bookings.
- Mission-driven hospitality: Inspired by his late son Kyle, Roger built his mission around “Taking care of our guests like our son took care of his friends.” That purpose shapes every stay and aligns with rezStream’s own focus on customer care and personalized expert client support.
- Local, authentic touches: By automating his operations with rezStream technology, Roger has freed up more time to care for his guests with things like home-made cooking. From biscuits to farm-fresh eggs, his breakfast spreads make every guest feel at home.
- Support and innovation: Roger values rezStream’s responsive support team and is exploring yield management tools to boost occupancy while staying true to his values.
Results & Growth
The Sidecar Inn has steadily built a reputation, earning more than 50 five-star guest reviews and cultivating a growing base of repeat guests. Guests consistently highlight the warm atmosphere, Roger’s home-baked breads, and the property’s authentic historic charm. Revenue is trending upward year-over-year, and Roger has expanded beyond lodging by selling bread locally, further connecting his inn with the community.
Looking Ahead
Roger’s goal is to continue to grow occupancy while also keeping operations manageable for a mostly one-person show. He’s cautiously considering OTA partnerships like Expedia to boost winter bookings and is eager to leverage rezStream’s revenue management tools for smarter pricing. For Roger, success is about balancing a quality lifestyle and financial stability with purpose-driven hospitality.
Join the Conversation
Roger’s story is a reminder that innkeeping is about more than rooms and rates — it’s about creating a mission, honoring history, and making every guest feel welcome. The Sidecar Inn is proof that independent lodging can thrive when passion meets purpose.
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