Bee Inn - A Cozy Home for Carpenter Bees & Friends

Welcome to the Bee Inn, the classiest bug bed-and-breakfast in town!

When I built my deck, I discovered that carpenter bees absolutely loved my fresh woodwork a little too much. Instead of evicting them, I gave them their own place — a stylish bee hotel designed to attract carpenter bees, mason bees, and other friendly wood-boring guests.

This model features 55 perfectly sized “rooms”, ranging from 2 mm to 12 mm, offering a variety of cozy suites for bees, wasps, and other pollinators who prefer the easy life of moving into a pre-drilled hole instead of doing the heavy drilling themselves.

If it’s going to face the full wrath of the weather, make sure to print in a UV- and moisture-resistant filament (like ASA, PETG, or a treated wood composite).

Customizable parameters:

• backThickness: Extend the back for deeper tunnels
• signTextProtrusion: Adjust how far the letters stand out
• signBorderProtrusion: Set border depth (or make it flush)
• signProtrusion: Control how much the sign pops from the front
• screwHoleDiameter: Match your mounting hardware perfectly

🐝 A quick note:

Some folks have raised concerns about 3D-printed habitats for insects. While that’s a fair discussion, you can add some kind of liner if you want to keep things extra bee-friendly. I’ve personally seen bees move in and thrive happily!

At the end of the day, it’s all about encouraging pollinators to have more safe options — and fewer reasons to chew up your porch.

Give your local pollinators a five-star stay — and protect your deck while you’re at it!

Don't forget to share images of your friendly insects enjoying their new homes!!! Thanks!
 

🐝 Check in now — rooms are filling up fast!