12 Prefab Guesthouses You’ll Want to Put in Your Own Backyard

Looking to build your own backyard house? These ready-made retreats are packed full of inspiration.
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Whether it be to accommodate a growing family, visiting friends, or a vacation rental business, a modular guesthouse can be a time- and cost-effective alternative to more traditional builds or remodels. From the mountains of Spain to the backyards of Connecticut, we take a look at some prefabricated guesthouses that we can’t get enough of.

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Kate Reggev
॰ Architect & Preservationist ॰ Lover of buildings old, new, & everything in between! Inbox me at kate.reggev@gmail.com

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