When your property includes space for another structure, consider building a guest house. While you can use the land for other structures, such as a tennis court or spare garage, there are many outstanding reasons to go the guest house route. Review a few of them here before discussing your vision with your custom home builder.

Why You Should Build a Guest House

1. A Sweet Escape

Enjoy meandering over to your guest house whenever you want extra privacy or need to make yourself scarce because your partner is hosting a business dinner, or the kids are watching a loud movie. Read, enjoy your favorite shows and movies, work out, meditate, start an art project, or do anything else that allows you to relax, unwind, and recharge. 

2. An Independent Living Space for Older Relatives

Care for elderly parents or other older relatives while allowing them to feel independent. A guest house by a custom home builder provides the space you want, so your home doesn’t feel overcrowded. Instead, it offers peace of mind since you can check on loved ones at any time.

3. Work From Home & Business Opportunities

Use your guest house as your business headquarters or your office space if you work remotely. Either way, you get to work on projects without interruptions, allowing you to do more in less time. It also keeps all work-related documents, equipment, and electronics out of your main residence, so it feels less cluttered.

4. Rental Possibilities

Make extra income with your guest house by turning it into a rental property. Put it on a rental site as often or as little as you want to enjoy additional money you can use however you wish, such as on groceries and bills, travel funds, home remodeling projects, new surfing or hiking gear, or anything else.

5. A Space for Visiting Friends & Family

Envision a guest house with your custom home builder that accommodates visiting friends and family. It is a guest space, after all, and helps if you have people coming through all the time. You won’t have to give up bedrooms, bathrooms, couches, and kitchen space when you have a guest house. 

Discuss guest house ideas with the custom home builders at Carlson Homes. The full-service home design company on Oahu has served the island for over 23 years, creating spaces ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet. Call (808) 933-3077 today to get started or visit the custom home builders online to review past projects.