guesthouse

[gest-hous]

noun

plural

guesthouses 

1. a small building, separate from a main house or establishment, for the housing of guests.

guesthouse

/ ˈɡɛstˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a private home or boarding house offering accommodation, esp to travellers

Word History and Origins

Origin of guesthouse¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English giest hūs. See guest, house

Example Sentences

A rooftop patio extends the experience upward, while a separate guesthouse and lighted tennis court offer additional flexibility for hosting and outdoor recreation.

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I have a small main house and a guesthouse, with 30 apple trees, two dogs and a swimming pool.

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The stylish sanctuary spans 18,206 square feet and boasts seven bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, two powder rooms, a home theater, cigar lounge, wine cellar, gym, sauna, guesthouse, and resort-style pool.

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The hope is that one day Greyson can live in a guesthouse on the same land.

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Spanning more than 9,200 square feet on a 0.65-acre lot, the home boasts multiple fireplaces, an outdoor pool, soaring ceilings, and a guesthouse.

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