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

The rolling property, linked by meandering paths that wind through a redwood grove and pass under a bridge, includes an two-story guesthouse, an executive-length golf course, a 150-seat amphitheater, and a huge lawn for staging events. —Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025

Rigsby initially lived in a hotel, then a guesthouse owned by a 27-year-old Afghan named Noor Ahmad, before finding his own apartment in May 2024. —Sofie Buckminster, semafor.com, 16 Nov. 2025

For those seeking simplicity, options such as eco-friendly guesthouses, cozy budget inns, or camping at Cinnamon Bay offer affordable ways to stay close to nature. —Essence, 7 Nov. 2025

Completed in 2024, the modern coastal compound spans approximately 6,000 square feet across a main residence and guesthouses, positioned on nearly three-quarters of an acre with 75 feet of direct ocean frontage. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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