What do people do in a guest house?

A guest house is a type of accommodation where travellers stay in a residence hosted by a local resident. Guest houses can take the form of standalone homes or apartments and offers a range of sleeping options, from single beds to multi-room private units.



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A guest house (also guesthouse) is a kind of lodging. In some parts of the world (such as the Caribbean), guest houses are a type of inexpensive hotel-like lodging. In others, it is a private home that has been converted for the exclusive use of lodging.

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They are separate dwellings from the main building on a property. Guest houses typically consist of a bedroom, a bathroom, and may also have lounging or dining areas, depending on the guest house size and style. Guest houses typically do not have cooking facilities, but some may include a mini fridge and a microwave.

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Guests are primarily international independent individual or couple travelers, not large groups, families in general, or large families specifically. This is an important distinction to make as in many relationship oriented countries, families travel in large groups and would not stay at a guest house.

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A guest house doesn't have to be elaborate: If it's big enough to include a bedroom or even a bed or sleeper sofa, along with at least a half-bath and maybe a mini-fridge for drinks and snacks, that should keep everyone happy. If it has extras like a living room, stove, wifi, shower, and a porch, nobody will complain.

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Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler was one of the first to offer a rule for house guests: “The oldest line is still the best – guests and fish begin to smell after three days. Or, like fish, guests should go off after three days.” There you have it – Rule #1: Three days max, even for family.

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A Bed & Breakfast is usually up to 3 guest rooms, while a guest house can be 4 even up to 16 or more rooms.

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B&Bs typically include a “free” daily breakfast. However, lunch and dinner options depend on the particular bed and breakfast you book with.

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The guest floor or guest room must be occupied with privacy and security. Generally the room attendants or the housekeeping staffs have to enter the guest room for housekeeping purposes so they are usually responsible for ensuring room as well as guest security.

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Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler was one of the first to offer a rule for house guests: “The oldest line is still the best – guests and fish begin to smell after three days. Or, like fish, guests should go off after three days.” There you have it – Rule #1: Three days max, even for family.

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The generic guest house is best thought of as a one bedroom apartment. Typically, the square footage will range anywhere from 450-1000 sqft. The front door will connect directly to the living room, which will then open up to allow access to two other rooms; the bathroom and bedroom.

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Whereas hotels offer more generic, standardized accommodation and services, guest houses provide more personalized service and a different atmosphere. Guest houses are often much smaller than hotels, and may be considered more homely and intimate than traditional hotels.

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Reservations must be cancelled seventy two (72 hours) hotel time, prior to your arrival date, in order to avoid a one (1) night full room cancellation fee. If reservations are cancelled less than 72 hours before the arrival date, you will may be charged the full room charge plus taxes.

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