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Running a guest house in George means managing the reality of Western Cape winters—heavy rain, wind-driven moisture penetrating walls, and the need for reliable heating that doesn't send bills skyward. Guests arrive expecting comfort, but delivering it requires attention to detail: proper damp-proofing and maintained gutters to handle the rainfall, efficient heating systems for cooler months, and backup power for load-shedding evenings. The building itself—whether historic or period-styled—needs genuine upkeep, not cosmetic fixes. Good guest houses here understand that their reputation rests on guests sleeping warm and dry, with hot water available regardless of Eskom's schedule, and communal spaces that actually work for conversation and gathering.