“Why I Built a Granny
Flat Instead of Sending Mom to a Care Facility.”

A Real-Life Solution for Multigenerational Families That’s Close to Home — Literally

Caring for an aging parent doesn’t have to mean choosing between a costly care facility or overcrowding your home.

A Backyard Pod offers a third option — one that provides dignity, privacy, and daily connection, just steps from your back door.

It’s a modern granny flat designed for independent living, right in your own backyard.

Let’s be honest: most retirement facilities are very expensive and don’t feel like home.

The Alternative That Can Change Everything:

Instead, choose a one-time investment in a custom-built
Backyard Pod.

For roughly $100,000 upfront (or about $787/month financing), you’ll create a beautiful, private space that Mom can truly call her own — right in our backyard.

The Real Payoff: Moments That Matter

Once the pod is built, your family will get:

  • Morning coffee chats

  • Garden strolls

  • Cookie-baking sessions with the grandkids

  • Peace of mind knowing she’s close — but still has her own space

There are no long drives. No guilt. No missed birthdays.

Just real moments that we’d never trade for anything.

Thinking About a Backyard Pod for Your Family?

If you're in a similar situation — juggling care, cost, and family closeness — know that there's a better option than a care facility.

Backyard Pod makes it easy to build custom backyard homes for aging parents, growing families, or anyone who needs a space of their own.