Welcome family and friends to their own fully equipped retreat — with privacy, comfort, and all the amenities of a boutique hotel.
Stop inflating air mattresses or surrendering your bedroom. A backyard guest house gives visitors a private entrance, their own bathroom, and the independence to come and go without disrupting your household.
In Central Texas, hospitality runs deep. Between holiday gatherings, graduation weekends, and extended family visits, a dedicated guest house means you're always ready to welcome people in comfort. And between visits? The space can generate rental income or serve as a home office.
Warm character or contemporary flair — both deliver the hospitality your guests will remember.
The Charles feels like a proper guest cottage from the moment visitors arrive. Its traditional gabled roof, optional stone accents, and covered porch create the warmest welcome on the block. Available up to 320 SF as a Studio or Suite — ideal for weekend visits and extended guest stays.
Give your guests the experience of a lifetime with a private rooftop deck. The Austen's contemporary flat-roof design and outdoor living space make every visit feel like a vacation. Perfect for hosts who love to entertain.
How long your guests typically stay determines which configuration works best.
A kitchenette or wet bar plus a half or full bath. Your guests can make coffee, store snacks, and freshen up independently — ideal for weekend and holiday visits.
A full kitchen and bathroom for complete independence. When guests stay for a week or longer — or when you want rental flexibility between visits — this is the configuration.
Separate entrance, their own bathroom, no shared walls. Your guests have a true retreat and you keep your daily routine intact.
No last-minute scrambles to prepare the spare room. A dedicated guest house is ready whenever family or friends arrive.
Thanksgiving, graduations, reunions — host comfortably without anyone sleeping on the couch or booking a hotel across town.
Between visits, your guest house can earn rental income, serve as a home office, or function as a creative studio.
Not necessarily. A Suite configuration includes a kitchenette or wet bar with a half or full bath — perfect for short visits. If your guests tend to stay a week or more, or you want the option to rent the space, a Residence with a full kitchen provides true independence.
A Suite typically takes 14–18 weeks from groundbreaking to move-in. A full Residence takes 18–26 weeks. We handle permitting, construction, and inspections so you can focus on choosing finishes.
Absolutely. Many homeowners use their guest house ADU for family visits and rent it out between stays. A fully permitted Elbow Room is built to the same code standards as your main home, making it ready for long-term or short-term rental.
Requirements vary by municipality. In most Central Texas jurisdictions, an ADU shares the property address and can share utility connections. We handle permitting and can advise on local requirements during your consultation.
Get a price or speak with our team about the right model and size for your guest house.