Present perfect simple vs present perfect continuous

[MichaelLu2000]

For an action that lasts for a period of time from the past to present, should we use present perfect simple or present perfect continuous?

For example, suppose I am still in this house, should I use

A. I have stayed in this house for five days.

Or

B. I have been staying in this house for five days.

 

[5jj]

Either is possible. The progressive form puts more emphasis on the duration of the stay.

 

[emsr2d2]

For an action that lasts for a period of time from the past to the present, should we use the present perfect simple or present perfect continuous?

For example, suppose I am still in this a particular house. Which of the following should I use?

A. I have stayed in this house for five days.
Or
B. I have been staying in this house for five days.

Note my corrections above. I probably wouldn't use "stay" at all. "I've been in this house for five days".