Confidential Offering Memorandum
Palm Springs Manor
486 E. Mel Avenue, Palm Springs, California
19-Unit Campus → 17 Boutique Keys
Multifamily-to-Hospitality Conversion Opportunity

Purchase Price: $3,875,000 ($204K/unit)
Seller Financing: $2,375,000 at 5.0% (61% LTV)
In-Place Cash Flow: $30,700/month (19 existing tenants)
Stabilized NOI: $1,096,000 (14.2% Yield on Cost)

Status: Under Contract — $33,000 deposit in escrow. Commitment April 16, 2026 · Capital May 1, 2026 · COE May 29, 2026.

Guesthouse Campus #2
Following the Truckee proof-of-concept, Palm Springs Manor is the second campus in the Guesthouse distributed hotel network—validating the model in a year-round desert market with distinct seasonal demand that complements Lake Tahoe.
Palm Springs Manor – 486 E. Mel Avenue
The Investment Thesis
Acquire Below Market · Cash Flow From Day One · Convert to Boutique Hotel · $3.6M Value Creation
Palm Springs Manor is a 19-unit multifamily property under contract at $3.875M — 17% below recent boutique hotel comparable sales. Existing tenants generate $30,700/month in immediate cash flow, carrying the asset through the entitlement period at no cash drag. Upon conversion to a Guesthouse campus, Colliers supports a $7.5M stabilized value — a $3.6M creation event on a $3.875M acquisition.
What Guesthouse Is Building
Guesthouse addresses a gap no one has solved at scale: 67% of travelers book multiple rooms at once, yet no purpose-built product exists for group travel. Traditional hotels can't retrofit their physical constraints. Vacation rentals lack operational infrastructure. Guesthouse builds distributed hotel campuses — multiple properties within a 15-minute radius, anchored by a central Hall with a commercial kitchen, concierge, and shared amenities.
Campus #1 in Truckee, California is operational. Palm Springs Manor is Campus #2 — chosen specifically for its complementary seasonality (Palm Springs peaks Oct–May; Tahoe peaks Jun–Sep), central location, pool and clubhouse infrastructure, and a seller willing to carry 61% of the purchase price at 5%.
Three-Phase Value Creation
Phase 1 — Acquire & Carry Now → May 29, 2026
$33K in escrow. 19 tenants pay $30,700/month — property is cash flow positive from Day 1. Kitchen activated to add value. No tenant displacement during this phase.
Phase 2 — Entitle & Design 2026
CUP application. Hall construction planning. Rental income continues. Entitlements in hand raise property value to $4.4M (Colliers stabilized multifamily).
Phase 3 — Convert & Operate 2027–2028
Clubhouse → The Hall. Perimeter units → 17 hotel keys. Stabilized at $2.85M revenue, $1.1M NOI, $7.5M value (Colliers hotel conversion).
Investment Options
Options A, B, or C are all acceptable structures for this offering. Guesthouse will work with each investor to confirm the right fit. Option D is available for the Phase 2 construction period and is not part of this raise.
Option Structure Return Profile Entry
A. Debt ✓ Secured first position, fixed return 9% fixed interest, I/O Pre-COE
B. PropCo Equity ✓ Ownership stake — cash flow + appreciation 9% pref + 70/30 upside Pre-COE preferred
C. Blended ✓ Debt at acquisition, equity at conversion 9% fixed Phase 1 → equity Phase 2 Staged
D. Build Partner Construction-phase equity — hotel upside GP/LP — contact to discuss Q1 2027
Investor Eligibility & Minimum Investment
This offering is available exclusively to Accredited Investors as defined under SEC Rule 501 of Regulation D — generally individuals with $200K+ annual income ($300K joint) or $1M+ net worth excluding primary residence. Minimum investment is $100,000. Guesthouse reserves the right to accept commitments below minimum at its sole discretion. This memorandum does not constitute an offer to sell securities and is provided for informational purposes only.
Acquisition Price $3,875,000
Discount to Comparable Sales 17%
In-Place Monthly Cash Flow $30,700
In-Place Cap Rate 6.2%
Seller Note DSCR (In-Place) 2.25×
Stabilized Value (Colliers — Hotel) $7,500,000
Implied Value Creation $3,625,000
Stabilized NOI $1,096,000
Yield on Total Cost 14.6%
5-Year IRR (Base Case) ~18%
Why Palm Springs
$8.7B Tourism Economy | Structural Demand Driver | Tahoe Seasonality Complement
Annual Visitors
14M+
Greater Palm Springs 2022
Economic Impact
$8.7B
2022, record year
Lodging Share
30%+
of visitor spending
1-in-4 Jobs
24%
of all Valley employment
Airport Passengers
3.2M
PSP 2024 — record year
Demand Drivers
Palm Springs is one of Southern California's most durable hospitality markets — not dependent on a single event or employer, but layered with structural demand across leisure, cultural, and event segments. The Greater Palm Springs region attracts over 14 million visitors annually with an $8.7 billion total economic impact (2022, Tourism Economics / Visit GPS). Tourism supports 1 in 4 jobs in the Coachella Valley.
Peak season runs October through May — the inverse of Lake Tahoe's winter/summer peaks. A portfolio holding both markets smooths revenue across all 12 months of the year. The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival alone drives peak ADRs above $490 across both weekends, with Stagecoach the following weekend sustaining demand into late April.
Key Demand Pillars
Music & Arts (Coachella, Stagecoach) Apr ADR $490+
Architecture & Mid-Century Design Year-round
125 Golf Courses — "Golf Capital of the World" Oct–May
Joshua Tree / Desert Recreation Oct–Apr
BNP Paribas Open (Tennis) March
Corporate Retreat / Incentive Travel Year-round
Part-Time Residents (Snowbirds) Nov–Mar
Seasonality Arbitrage
The Guesthouse dual-campus strategy is built around complementary seasonality. Tahoe peaks in winter (ski) and summer (outdoor). Palm Springs peaks in fall and spring (weather, events). Combined, the platform operates at high utilization across all four seasons — reducing the volatility inherent to single-market resort hospitality.
Season Tahoe Palm Springs
Jan–Mar ⬆ Peak (Ski) ⬆ Strong (Weather)
Apr–May Shoulder ⬆ Peak (Coachella)
Jun–Aug ⬆ Peak (Summer) Slow (Heat)
Sep–Oct Shoulder ⬆ Shoulder → Peak
Nov–Dec ⬆ Building (Ski) ⬆ Strong (Snowbirds)
Supply Constraints & Boutique Premiums
The boutique hotel segment in Palm Springs commands significant premiums over branded product. New entrants (Kimpton Rowan, ARRIVE, Andaz) have elevated the market's rate positioning. Boutique hotels consistently achieve $7.5–8.5% cap rates on stabilized NOI — supporting PSM's $7.5M exit valuation on $1.1M stabilized NOI at an 8% exit cap (Colliers). Palm Springs also benefits from restrictive STR regulations that limit competing short-term rental supply, creating structural demand for quality hotel product.
Colliers Appraisal: A Colliers appraisal supports a $4.4M stabilized value under continued multifamily use and a $7.5M value upon full Guesthouse hotel conversion — a $3.6M value creation opportunity on a $3.875M acquisition.
The Property
Palm Springs Manor — 4-Building Campus on 0.75 Acres | Central Palm Springs
Buildings
4
Around central pool
Total Units
19
→ 17 hospitality keys
Site Area
0.75 ac
3 APNs: 507-061-017/018/019
Year Built
1956–63
Mid-century original
Parking
30+
On-site surface
Palm Springs Manor — Aerial View
Aerial view — Palm Springs Manor campus, central pool and parking visible
Physical Overview
Palm Springs Manor is a classic courtyard compound originally developed in two phases — 1956 and 1963 — at the height of Palm Springs' mid-century boom. Four low-rise residential buildings are arranged around a central pool and clubhouse area, creating a natural campus footprint that maps almost precisely to the Guesthouse hub-and-spoke model without structural modification.
The site spans three contiguous APNs (507-061-017, 018, 019) totaling approximately 0.75 acres. Current R-3 Multi-Family zoning supports both the in-place residential use and the planned conversion to boutique hospitality, subject to a conditional use permit. The property is located in central Palm Springs within walking distance of Palm Canyon Drive, the city's primary commercial corridor.
Unit Configuration
Current Residential Units 19 units
Hospitality Keys (Post-Conversion) 17 keys
Unit Differential 2 units → common / back-of-house
Mix (Anticipated) Studios, 1BR, 2BR suites
Pool / Clubhouse Central, existing
Zoning R-3 Multi-Family (CUP required)
Location & Access
Address Area Central Palm Springs
Walk to Palm Canyon Drive <10 min
Drive to PSP Airport ~8 min
Drive to Joshua Tree NP ~45 min
Drive from LA (LAX) ~2 hrs
Current Condition
The property is fully tenanted and income-producing, generating $30,700/month in gross rental income across 19 units. Buildings are structurally sound and in operating condition; interior finishes are dated to the existing residential use and will be renovated to Guesthouse hospitality standard during conversion. No material deferred maintenance has been identified in preliminary review.
Mid-century masonry and concrete construction typical of the era provides excellent thermal mass for the desert climate — a structural asset that supports energy efficiency and aligns with the property's design-forward positioning. The courtyard layout, mature landscaping, and original pool infrastructure are retained features of the conversion program.
Conversion Strategy
Two of nineteen units are repositioned as back-of-house and common amenity space, converting the campus from 19 residential units to 17 boutique hospitality keys. This reflects Guesthouse's standard practice of designating 10–15% of unit count to guest experience infrastructure — pantry, gear storage, staff operations — that drives the premium service model. The two-unit reduction is more than offset by the revenue premium hospitality keys command over residential rents.
Why This Property
Palm Springs Manor was built for group hospitality before the concept had a name. The courtyard layout — four buildings facing inward around a shared pool — is the physical embodiment of the Guesthouse campus model. No structural reconfiguration is required to deliver the experience. The pool and clubhouse serve as a natural Hall precursor. The 30+ on-site parking spaces are exceptional for central Palm Springs, where street parking is scarce and valet is standard at most boutique hotels. The mid-century concrete and masonry construction provides excellent thermal mass, keeping the campus cool during desert summers without energy-intensive mechanical systems. Within 100 meters of Palm Canyon Drive, yet set back from street noise — positioned exactly where guests want to be, without the tradeoffs that position usually demands.
Investment Overview
Transaction Summary & Key Metrics
Purchase Price
$3.875M
$204K/unit
This Raise
$1.5M
Acquisition equity only
In-Place NOI
$239K
6.2% cap rate
Stabilized NOI
$1.10M
14.2% yield on cost
Exit Value
$13.75M
@ 8% exit cap
Phase 1 Capital Stack — This Offering
Source Amount %
Investor Equity (this raise) $1,500,000 39%
Seller Financing (5.0% Y1) $2,375,000 61%
Phase 1 Total — Acquisition $3,875,000 100%
This is a $1.5M raise. The Phase 1 ask is acquisition only. Renovation financing is a separate Phase 2 raise structured after CUP approval — it is not part of this offering.
Phase 2 Capital Stack — Future Raise (Post-CUP)
Source Amount Notes
Construction Loan ~$4,000,000 Regional bank, post-entitlement
Equity Co-Invest ~$2,000,000 Option C/D investors
Phase 2 Total — Renovation ~$6,000,000 Q1 2027
Total Project Uses
Use Phase Amount
Property Acquisition 1 $3,875,000
Hall Construction (F&B Hub) 2 $2,000,000
Boarding House Renovation (10 Keys) 2 $1,500,000
Flagship House Renovation (7 Keys) 2 $2,500,000
Total Project Cost $7,750,000
Seller Financing Terms
Principal Amount $2,375,000
Year 1 Rate 5.0% (Interest Only)
Years 2-10 Rate 5.5% (P&I Monthly)
Prepayment Penalty None
Subordination Yes—to construction financing
The subordination clause enables senior construction debt without triggering the seller note, preserving the favorable 5% rate while accessing institutional capital for improvements.
Transaction Timeline
PSA Executed October 31, 2025 ✓
Initial Deposit (Hard) $33,000 — in escrow ✓
Balance Deposit Goes Hard April 16, 2026 ($66,000)
Close of Escrow May 29, 2026
Investor Opportunity: Commitment needed by April 16, 2026. Capital due May 1, 2026. Close of Escrow May 29, 2026. Investors who commit before April 16 participate in the full value creation path — from in-place tenant cash flow through kitchen activation and eventual Guesthouse conversion.
In-Place Income & Comparable Sales
19 Month-to-Month Tenancies | 17% Below Market Acquisition
Current Rent Roll
Unit Rent Unit Rent Unit Rent
1$1,700 8$1,400 15$1,950
2$1,400 9$1,350 16$1,400
3$1,400 10$1,350 17$1,400
4$1,350 11$1,400 18$1,700
5$1,450 12$1,600 19$2,100
6$1,550 13$2,700
7$1,600 14$1,900
In-Place Operating Summary
Gross Monthly Rent $30,700
Gross Annual Income $368,400
Average Rent/Unit $1,616
Less: Operating Expenses (35%) ($128,940)
Net Operating Income $239,460
In-Place Cap Rate 6.2%
Seller Note Debt Service (Y1) $106,250
DSCR on Seller Note 2.25×
Month-to-month tenancies enable flexible conversion timing. At $239K in-place NOI against $106K annual debt service, the property carries itself comfortably through the entitlement phase — with no construction cash drag until Phase 2 begins in 2027. The 35% expense ratio reflects post-reassessment California property taxes on the $3.875M acquisition price.
Comparable Hotel Sales (Apr 2024 – Jul 2025)
Property Rooms Price $/Room
El Noa Noa 8 $2.85M $356,250
Spirit of Sofia 19 $5.62M $295,553
The Muse Hotel 9 $2.05M $227,889
Terra Palm Springs 13 $2.75M $211,538
The Cole 30 $6.26M $208,760
The Westcott 10 $1.80M $179,625
Market Average 15 $246,603
Palm Springs Manor 17 $3.88M $203,947 -17%
Acquisition Discount Analysis
Market Average ($/Room) $246,603
PSM Acquisition ($/Room) $203,947
Discount to Market 17.3%
Implied Embedded Value $725,000
At $204K/unit, Palm Springs Manor trades at a significant discount to recent boutique hotel comps—despite larger scale (17 units vs. 15 avg) and immediate cash flow. Seller financing further enhances returns.
Stabilized Operations & Value Creation
Three Hospitality Products | $2.85M Stabilized Revenue | 14.6% Yield on Cost
Stabilized Operating Pro Forma (Year 3+)
Revenue by Product Annual Margin NOI
The Hall (F&B / Commissary) $500,000 27% $137,000
Boarding House (10 Keys) $816,000 35% $286,000
Flagship House (7 Keys) $1,530,000 44% $673,000
Total Campus $2,846,000 39% $1,096,000
Revenue Assumptions (Airbnb-benchmarked):
Boarding House — 10 keys × $300 ADR × 75% occupancy × 12 months = $821K (rounded to $816K)
Flagship House — 7 keys × $599 ADR × 73% occupancy × 12 months = $1,531K (rounded to $1,530K)
ADR benchmarks based on comparable Palm Springs Airbnb/VRBO properties with similar key counts and mid-century design positioning. Seasonal weighting: Oct–May peak (~$380/$780 ADR), Jun–Sep shoulder (~$200/$380 ADR).
Annual Operating Cash Flow (Post-Acquisition)
Year Revenue NOI After Debt Service
2026 — Phase 1 (In-Place) $368K $239K $133K
2027 (Ramp-Up) $1.2M $420K See note
2028 (Stabilized) $2.85M $1.10M $880K+
2029 $2.90M $1.12M $900K+
2030 $2.96M $1.15M $920K+
2031 $3.02M $1.17M $940K+
2032 $3.08M $1.20M $960K+
2026 "After Debt Service" reflects Phase 1 operating cash flow: $239K NOI minus $106K seller note service = $133K. Phase 2 renovation capital ($3.875M via construction loan + equity) is raised separately post-CUP and is not reflected here. Stabilized debt service will depend on Phase 2 construction loan terms. 2% annual revenue growth assumed from 2028.
Exit Valuation Sensitivity
Exit Cap Rate Value Multiple Profit
9.0% (Conservative) $12.2M 1.6× $4.5M
8.0% (Base Case) $13.75M 1.8× $6.0M
7.0% (Optimistic) $15.7M 2.0× $7.95M
Based on $1.096M stabilized NOI. Note on two valuation figures: Colliers appraised the converted property at $7.5M using current market hotel rents at time of appraisal. The $13.75M exit reflects Guesthouse's projected stabilized NOI of $1.096M at an 8% cap rate — the premium a fully operational Guesthouse campus commands once the brand, membership base, and F&B are established. Think of $7.5M as the floor (hotel conversion value at current rents) and $13.75M as the ceiling (Guesthouse-operated stabilized value).
Comparable Cap Rate Benchmarks
Palm Springs Boutique Hotels 7.5% – 8.5%
Spirit of Sofia (2021 Sale) 8.3%
Lifestyle Hotels (National) 7.0% – 8.0%
Select-Service Hotels 8.5% – 9.5%
Return Summary
Phase 1 Equity (This Raise) $1,500,000
Total Project Cost $7,750,000
Stabilized Yield on Cost 14.2%
5-Year IRR (Base Case) ~18%
Value Creation (Base Case) $6.0M
Execution Timeline & Milestones
24-Month Development | Full Stabilization Q1 2028
Phase 1: Acquisition & Carry (Now – Q2 2026)
Oct 31, 2025
PSA Execution ✓
$33,000 initial deposit to First American Title — hard in escrow
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026
Due Diligence & Entitlements
Physical inspection, CUP pre-application, environmental. 19 existing tenants remain in place — $30,700/month carries property through entitlement phase.
Apr 16, 2026
Balance Deposit Hard
$66,000 balance deposit becomes non-refundable. Total $99K in escrow.
May 29, 2026
Close of Escrow
$1.5M equity + $2.375M seller note. Tenants remain. Cash flow positive from Day 1. Colliers appraisal supports $4.4M stabilized value pre-conversion.
Q3 2026
Kitchen Activation
Existing kitchen made operational — adds F&B revenue during entitlement period and increases property value ahead of Hall construction. Pro forma to be developed.
Phase 2: Permitting & Hall (Q1 – Q4 2026)
Q1-Q2 2026
Permitting & Design
CUP application, Hall plans, KRBS kitchen design. Rental income offsets carry.
Jul 2026
Hall Construction
Clubhouse conversion begins. 6-month timeline. $2.0M budget.
Dec 2026
Hall Opens
Commercial kitchen operational. F&B launches. $42K/mo revenue.
Phase 3: Conversion (Q1 – Q2 2027)
Jan 2027
Renovations Begin
Boarding House (10 keys, $1.5M) and Flagship House (7 keys, $2.5M) concurrent.
Jun 2027
Properties Open
Both products operational. $196K/mo combined revenue.
Phase 4: Stabilization (Q3 2027+)
Q3-Q4 2027
Ramp-Up
Occupancy 70% → 85% → 95%. Marketing, membership sales, corporate accounts.
Q1 2028
Stabilization
$2.85M revenue, $1.10M NOI, 39% margin. Campus #2 fully operational.
Capital Deployment Schedule
Period Capex
Q1 2026 (Closing) $3,875,000
Q3-Q4 2026 (Hall) $2,000,000
Q1-Q2 2027 (Reno) $4,000,000
Total $7,750,000
Campus Conversion Plan
Guesthouse Hall Palm Springs – Campus Plan
SFR → Hub · Clubhouse → The Hall · Perimeter units → Guesthouse & Boarding House · Courtyard → 6-unit expansion
Tenant Strategy: Existing tenants (19 month-to-month) remain in place throughout the entitlement and permitting phase. This is not a vacant building requiring carry — it is a cash-flowing asset generating $30,700/month from Day 1. Tenants are not displaced until construction begins on their specific building, and only with proper notice and relocation consideration. The kitchen, once activated (Phase 1), adds a revenue line and establishes the property's hospitality identity ahead of Hall construction. Colliers has appraised the property at $4.4M stabilized (multifamily use) and $7.5M post-conversion — establishing a clear value creation arc and third-party validation of the business plan.
Risk Factors
Material Risks — Prospective Investors Should Read This Section Carefully
Investment in real estate development involves material risks. The following is not an exhaustive list but represents the principal risks associated with this offering. Prospective investors should conduct independent due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before investing.
Entitlement & Permitting Risk
The conversion of Palm Springs Manor from multifamily residential to boutique hotel use requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the City of Palm Springs. CUP approval is not guaranteed. The City may impose conditions, require design modifications, or deny the application. Delays in permitting would extend the pre-revenue period and increase carrying costs. Guesthouse has engaged local planning counsel and has reviewed the site's compatibility with Palm Springs' hospitality zoning priorities, but no assurance of approval can be given.
Construction Cost Risk
Renovation cost estimates ($4M total: $2M Hall, $1.5M Boarding House, $500K contingency) are based on current preliminary plans. Actual costs may exceed estimates due to unforeseen structural conditions, material price changes, or scope modifications required by permitting. A 20% cost overrun would add approximately $800K to total project cost and reduce projected returns.
Kitchen Activation Pro Forma
The existing kitchen will be made operational during Phase 1 as a value-add measure. Revenue projections for kitchen operations have not yet been formally modeled. Investors should not assign material value to this revenue stream until a pro forma is developed and reviewed.
Tenant Displacement Timing
19 month-to-month tenants currently occupy the property. While month-to-month tenancies provide legal flexibility for conversion, California tenant protections require proper notice and may entitle certain tenants to relocation assistance. Extended holdovers or disputes could delay construction timelines. Guesthouse intends to handle tenant transitions respectfully and in full compliance with applicable law.
Development-Stage Operator
Guesthouse has one operational campus (Truckee, CA). The distributed hotel model has not yet been validated at full stabilization or across multiple markets. Projections for Palm Springs are based in part on Truckee operating assumptions and management's judgment. Past performance of other ventures does not guarantee the performance of this investment.
Capital Stack — Phase 2 Renovation Financing
The Phase 1 acquisition capital stack ($3.875M) is fully defined. The Phase 2 renovation capital (~$3.875M) is not part of this offering and will be raised separately after CUP approval. The planned structure is a construction loan (~$2.5M from a regional lender, secured against the entitled asset) plus equity co-invest (~$1.375M from Option C/D investors). If renovation financing is not secured on acceptable terms, the development timeline would be delayed. Investors in this Phase 1 offering should not assume renovation capital is committed.
Pro Forma Reliance
Stabilized revenue ($2.85M), NOI ($1.096M), and exit valuation ($7.5M) projections are based on management estimates and a Colliers appraisal. Actual results may vary materially. Hotel occupancy, ADR, and operating expenses are subject to market conditions, competitive dynamics, and operational execution. The 5-Year IRR of ~18% is a projection, not a guarantee.
Market & Competitive Risk
Palm Springs boutique hotel performance is subject to economic cycles, event cancellations (Coachella, Stagecoach), and competitive new supply. Additional STR regulation changes in Palm Springs could alter the competitive landscape and comparable set used to underwrite exit valuations.
Interest Rate & Exit Cap Risk
Exit valuations assume an 8% cap rate on stabilized NOI. An increase in prevailing cap rates to 9% would reduce the implied exit value from $13.75M to $12.2M — a difference of approximately $1.55M. Investors in equity structures should understand that returns are sensitive to exit cap rate assumptions.
Illiquidity
This investment is illiquid. There is no established secondary market for interests in this offering. Investors should expect to hold their investment through the development and stabilization period (estimated 24–36 months minimum) and should not invest capital they may need in the near term.
Mitigating Factor: The in-place rental income ($30,700/month, 2.25× DSCR on the seller note) provides a meaningful cushion throughout the entitlement phase. Even in a delayed-permitting scenario, the property services its debt and generates positive cash flow, limiting downside relative to a vacant or speculative development site.
The Sponsor
Serial Entrepreneur · Institutional Partners · Real Estate Counsel
Founding Principal
Trevor Cornwell
Founder & CEO
Serial entrepreneur with a successful exit. Founded Skyjet (private aviation marketplace, acquired by Bombardier). Johns Hopkins University.

Family legacy in boutique hospitality: Anthony Cornwell (father) was creative director overseeing brand development for Laurance Rockefeller's RockResorts — Mauna Kea, Caneel Bay, Little Dix Bay. The original eco-luxury pioneers.
Leadership Team
Ryan McQueeney Chief Financial Officer
Experienced CFO with background spanning real estate finance, capital markets, and hospitality. Leads financial strategy, investor relations, and capital structure for Guesthouse.
Steve Wilson · Hayes & Boone Real Estate Counsel
Hayes and Boone is one of the preeminent real estate practices in the U.S. Steve Wilson brings deep experience in hospitality acquisitions, entitlements, and complex transaction structures.
Doug Appleton Planning & Permitting
Experienced attorney and land use planner with deep expertise in entitlements, conditional use permits, and regulatory strategy in California resort markets.
Strategic Partners
Partner Role Known For
Union Square Hospitality Group Operations & Training Danny Meyer. Shake Shack, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Hall Architecture NOMA Copenhagen, Audemars Piguet Hotel
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture Interiors & Art Direction Arlo Hotels, Thompson Nashville, Soho House Austin
Colliers Appraisal $4.4M stabilized / $7.5M hotel conversion valuation
Track Record
Campus #1 — Truckee, CA Certificate of Occupancy ✓
Horan House (10403 High Street) + Titus House / The Hall (10382 Donner Pass Road). Certificate of Occupancy received January 2026. Live bookings at $4,000/night. Proof-of-concept for the distributed hotel model — the first campus of its kind.
Campus #2 — Palm Springs Under Contract
Palm Springs Manor, 486 E. Mel Avenue. This offering. COE May 29, 2026.
Press & Validation
Forbes Exclusive feature — April 2025
Travel + Leisure Editorial feature
San Francisco Chronicle "$4,000-a-night luxe lodging" — Jan 20, 2026
Skift 50 Travel Companies to Watch — 2025
Hospitality Design Design recognition
Contact: Trevor Cornwell, Founder
trevor@guesthousecompany.com · 650.283.9443

To express interest or request an NDA and data room access, contact Trevor directly. Expressions of interest should indicate preferred structure (A/B/C/D) and target commitment size. Commitment by April 16, 2026. Capital due May 1, 2026. COE May 29, 2026.
Invest in Campus #2
Guesthouse Flagship Stewards, LLC | Commitment April 16 · Capital May 1 · COE May 29
The window: Commitment is needed by April 16, 2026 — the date the balance deposit goes hard. Capital is due by May 1, 2026, with Close of Escrow on May 29, 2026. Investors who commit before April 16 participate in the full value creation arc — from in-place tenant cash flow through Hall construction and full Guesthouse conversion.
Step 1 — Express Interest
Contact Trevor Cornwell directly to indicate your interest and preferred investment structure (A, B, C, or D). Include your target commitment size. An NDA will be provided if you have not already signed one.
Contact
Trevor Cornwell
Founder & CEO, Guesthouse
trevor@guesthousecompany.com
650.283.9443
Step 2 — NDA & Data Room
Upon receipt of a signed NDA, you will receive access to the data room, which includes the Colliers appraisal, rent roll, PSA, and title information. Financial model available upon request.
Step 3 — Letter of Intent
Submit a non-binding Letter of Intent indicating structure, amount, and any conditions. Guesthouse will respond within 48 hours with a term sheet or clarifying questions.
Step 4 — Definitive Documents
Guesthouse counsel (Hayes & Boone) will provide definitive offering documents including the subscription agreement, operating agreement, and applicable securities disclosure. Capital is wired upon execution.
Critical Dates
Today $33K in escrow ✓ — open for commitments
April 16, 2026 Commitment deadline — deposit goes hard
May 1, 2026 Capital due — wires received
May 29, 2026 Close of Escrow
Q3 2026 Kitchen activation begins
Q1 2027 Phase 2 construction financing closes
Q1 2028 Stabilized operations — full return period
Investment Summary
Issuer Guesthouse Flagship Stewards, LLC
This Raise $1,500,000 (acquisition equity)
Minimum Investment $100,000
Investor Eligibility Accredited Investors only
Exemption Reg D, Rule 506(b)
Counsel Hayes & Boone — Steve Wilson