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

Closed The historic guesthouse in Central Austin features Spanish colonial architecture, lush gardens and a creek-side setting, offering the ideal romantic getaway, intimate wedding venue or event space. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026

It was designed and built by architect Dale Naegle in the 1960s as a guesthouse for Sam Bell of Bell’s Potato Chips and General Mills. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026

Plus, an independent guesthouse—with its own living area, kitchen, and two bedrooms—adds flexibility for extended stays. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026

Duval awaits visitors with bars, live music, restaurants, art galleries, hotels and guesthouses, and clothing and souvenir shops. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026

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