Most experts would recommend building a guest house that's the largest allowable square footage for an ADU, or at least 500-square-feet, to get the most bang for your buck.
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Top benefits of building a guest houseGuest homes range (on average) between 600 and 1,500 square feet, which is plenty of room to offer you many options in how you'll use it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Guest houses are typically less expensive, more personalized and less formal than hotels. In some places, guest houses are the most common or only type of lodging available.
Bed & Breakfasts cater only for breakfast while guest houses may cater for even lunch and dinner. Both properties offer daily housekeeping and should have en-suite bathrooms. In short, B&Bs are private homes that offer lodging and breakfast facilities. B&Bs are more homely than guest houses.
Guest houses tend to have comfortable but basic, home-style facilities. Hotels, on the other hand, typically have more facilities, including in-room mini-bars, bar and restaurant areas, gyms, and more.
Guest houses tend to have comfortable but basic, home-style facilities. Hotels, on the other hand, typically have more facilities, including in-room mini-bars, bar and restaurant areas, gyms, and more.
Checking in, managing reservations, offering local advice, budgeting, cooking, maintenance, housekeeping, marketing and providing an all-round wonderful experience – there's a lot to juggle! If you're not highly motivated or loving life as a guest house owner, the juggle might quickly turn into a struggle.
So, what do guest houses typically include/provide? Essential amenities you can expect to find in a guest house stay include: a towel (per guest), hand soap and possible extras (like coat hangers). Some guest houses offer more, but this is what to expect at a minimum.