ADU, Prefab

The house features 360-degree views and is “truly unbelievable at night,” says Susan. “It is just a blanket of stars.”

When Yoni and Lindsey are not at the Graham Residence, they rent out the property on Airbnb.

The prefab office is perfectly suited for the rugged, remote site and integrates seamlessly into the backyard.

Alongside standard packages, Vika Living offers “turn-key packages” that include everything buyers need to begin renting out the units immediately, including bedding, towels, and cookware.

Vika Living was founded by Jeff Howard and Scott Kervern in 2001. “We recognised a huge gap in the market,” says Howard. “Traditional permanent tiny homes have been around for generations and are generally priced at over $100K and need foundations and permits; while canvas-top products are meant for very short-term stays and are restricted geographically and seasonally. We recognised a middle ground worth about $30 billion a year that draws from both sides of this spectrum.”

The Durango Division for Cavco Homes offers multiple lines of prefabricated homes, including the Santa Fe model, which combines modern design elements with a uniquely Southwest vernacular.

Plant Prefab’s LivingHome 10 is a 406-square-foot tiny house packed with smart tech that is designed to slot into dense urban environments, making it ideal for a guesthouse or rental.

"My goal was to carry on the client’s family legacy by creating a very special place that took inspiration from the landscape,” explains architect Tom Kundig.

Nokken modular cabin can be customized to suit almost any natural setting.

Sliding glass doors and galvanized metal siding are also available

This tree house on Hawaii’s Big Island was designed by TV’s Treehouse Masters. After being led down a steep path from your accommodations, you have access to hiking, exploring, lava tubes, rainforests, and plenty of birds and flowers.

New Frontier Tiny Homes's Alpha Tiny Home is the company’s flagship model.

The Fish Camp acts as the couple’s forest getaway, just a quarter mile from their main house.

Architect Rocio Romero designs ADUs that are conceived as studios, backyard offices, guest cottages, and short-term getaways. She’s sold over 50 prefab units in 17 different states, and recently launched a series of more modestly sized, construct-it-yourself structures dubbed the Camp series. The 456-square-foot Base Camp and 312-square-foot Fish Camp will both be priced in the $20,000 range. At just over 300 square feet, the Fish Camp is the smaller of the two Camp styles, but the prototype illustrates its utility as guesthouse or office.

, wood bumps out to allow space for stove.

A shed roof descends from the living/dining area, extending beyond its edge to shield an expansive porch from the elements.

The guesthouse is clad in vertical white vinyl siding. Kelli had decking constructed out of engineered wood and cedar.

This 14-by-16-foot modern dwelling is perfect for the Austin family who uses it as a guesthouse for visitors. It's also become a good investment, as they turn it into a short-term rental during Austin's busy spring and fall tourist seasons.