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

It has been specifically created with short stays in mind and could be a good fit as an Airbnb, a guesthouse, or similar. —Adam Williams july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2025

An aerial view of the property, which sits on an acre of land that also includes a detached guesthouse, putting green, and basketball court. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 July 2025

Beige Is Not Always Boring In the guesthouse, where the Kells park Devon to keep her out of the way, the walls are a warm, light neutral color, and the trim is crisp white. —Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025

The former Haller inn has been reimagined by Teresa Pichler, who inherited her parents' guesthouse and transformed it into a contemporary space that bridges tradition and modern hospitality. —Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 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