Welcome to the forum, Fosstugz. Some have their bees close, other are a little farther from home. I started out with mine about 15 to 20 yards west of our house. They have been there for a few years, but am in the process of moving them about 100 yards away. Grand kids haven't got stung but wife has been wanting the bees a little farther away. Once in a while the bees will get a little pissy, but it is always me they sting, not very often. Beek is addictive, good luck
Joe