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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Many rentals, including Airbnbs and local guesthouses, offer discounts for weeklong or monthlong stays, which can make extended trips more affordable than a string of shorter ones.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Previously owned by fellow Disney alum Ashley Tisdale and her husband Christopher French, the property spans more than 4,000 square feet and includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms between the main house and guesthouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The backstory The property first opened as a small guesthouse in 1917 and was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1934 after being purchased by the Morgano family, which still owns the Quisisana.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
There’s a 23-bedroom main house, 16 bedroom guesthouse and a heap of amenities including a movie theater, wellness facility, tennis court and multiple swimming pools.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Previously owned by fellow Disney alum Ashley Tisdale and her husband Christopher French, the property spans more than 4,000 square feet and includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms between the main house and guesthouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The backstory The property first opened as a small guesthouse in 1917 and was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1934 after being purchased by the Morgano family, which still owns the Quisisana.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
There’s a 23-bedroom main house, 16 bedroom guesthouse and a heap of amenities including a movie theater, wellness facility, tennis court and multiple swimming pools.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for guesthouse
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“Guesthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guesthouse. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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