Everyone wants to visit, where do they stay? In the ADU or JADU, of course!
Yes, it is not the first thing that comes to mind when building one, but ADUs are excellent as guest units. The cost of motels and hotels is increasing daily. Statista.com, in its estimation of hotel accommodations, projects the average daily rate at an average hotel in the United States was $102.46 as of August 2020. Budgetyourtrip.com, which tracks costs, noted that the average daily rate for a couple in California was $184.
They additional calculate that a family coming to visit for a week can quickly add up. A weeklong trip for two people for one week in California, as an example, costs an average of $2,780 when you factor in meals and local transportation.
An extra room in your home is good for the night or few days visit, but having an ADU or JADU is a better option as it is a dedicated and self-contained space. Giving your guest, and you, separate living quarters and privacy.
And, if the guest(s) wants to contribute back to some of their stay with you, they are more than welcome to do so. When not used, the unit can also potentially used as a rental.