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In their concrete-walled courtyard, Yuka and Aaron watch as twins Emerson and Jasper, daughters Maude and Mirene, and Alfie the dog play. The house is painted in Black Bean Soup by Benjamin Moore, a color in keeping with the period of the original architecture. The garden was designed by Lauren Hall-Behrens of Lilyvilla Gardens.

The courtyard with its fire pit and infinity pond—extends the living area outdoors. The family has hosted events, weddings, and even a funeral here, and annual solstice parties are always a big hit with the neighbors.

The couple added a 50-year-old olive tree to create a sense of arrival for guests.

The tiny cottages, designed by Eugene, Oregon-based Tru Form Tiny, are wrapped in fiber cement board that will withstand the coastal climate.