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.
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Combined with a guesthouse and bonus recreation room, the living space totals almost 6,500 square feet.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The dwelling boasts eight bathrooms, a separate guesthouse, and a swimming pool.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
The property includes a roughly 2,400-square-foot primary residence and a 1,500-square-foot guesthouse.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
Nick Reiner, who has struggled with addiction for years, was living in a guesthouse on his parents’ property, a family friend said, and his mother had become increasingly concerned about his mental health in the weeks leading up to her death.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The dwelling boasts eight bathrooms, a separate guesthouse, and a swimming pool.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
The property includes a roughly 2,400-square-foot primary residence and a 1,500-square-foot guesthouse.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 12 June 2026
Nick Reiner, who has struggled with addiction for years, was living in a guesthouse on his parents’ property, a family friend said, and his mother had become increasingly concerned about his mental health in the weeks leading up to her death.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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“Guesthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guesthouse. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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