guesthouse

noun

guest·​house ˈgest-ˌhau̇s 

: a building used for guests (as on an estate)

especially : a house run as a boardinghouse or bed-and-breakfast

Examples of guesthouse in a Sentence

The estate includes a small guesthouse.

Recent Examples on the Web

Three separate courtyards anchor different wings of the massive main house, while the guesthouses, each between 1,000 and 5,000 square feet, are all licensed as short-term rentals. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025

This cabin kit trades a rustic, quaint look for a luxurious bungalow vibe that can be transformed into a guesthouse, an Airbnb, a cabin, a poolhouse, or even an office. —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

Club Seabourne Hotel While Culebra is best known for its simple guesthouse and villa rentals, Club Seabourne Hotel is a great choice for travelers looking for the conveniences and amenities of a boutique hotel. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

The two-bedroom guesthouse is located in East Portland, with plenty of dining and shopping options within walking distance. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guesthouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse