Small living,
supersized.
Introducing Backyard XL 10:
Two bedrooms, two baths.
950 square feet.
Learn more
Backyard is the super simple, smartly customizable, all-new ADU from Samara. Discover Samara's Backyard homes and ADUs. Elevated design, expertly crafted. Fast and easy installation. Solar-powered and future-ready.
Backyard
is the
super simple,
smartly
customizable,
all-new
ADU
from
Samara.
We handle everything, from installation to financing.
Available now in California.
saying about Samara
Can’t say enough good things about this company and their team. Enrique is awesome and even the Fire Inspector when I was onsite at the end, told me he how great Enrique was to work with. Jesus and Sam and the whole onsite team were professional, really cared and were such a pleasure to work with. When we decided to build an ADU we wanted to do it as quickly as possible while also having something quality, stylish and that was fairly hands off on our part. This checked all of those boxes, they made it honestly super easy! Very professional every step of the way, great communication, timely/organized project management and the end result is exactly what we wanted. We ran into a couple snags with the city and they handled everything and made it so easy and stress free AND….. stayed on budget. Highly highly recommend!
this company and their team."
Samara and the team are amazing! Things always come up in building but they worked through every bump seamlessly. The communication from start to finish was great. I highly recommend Samara to make your life much easier than other options. Thanks Samara, place looks great!
start to finish was great."
My husband and I are doing all we can to increase our retirement portfolio. There’s no better return on your money like Real Estate. Our goal is to have an ADU on every one of our rental properties. After building our first two ADU’s, the traditional way, we found Samara. I can successfully make the statement that going with Samara was, Hand’s Down, the best decision we’ve gone with this far! My husband and I have a mortgage company and we knew we wanted to finance our next ADU. The finance option that was quoted to us was so low we couldn’t even touch the interest rate. And the best part was The Cost Quoted was The Cost throughout the whole build! No surprise hidden fees Ever. But the actual best part was the fact that I did NOT need to lift a finger, make a decision, meet with anyone, get Not one permit or pick out: tile, appliances, outlet layouts, find subs or deal with any bad news along the build. My husband and I just laid back and never stressed the Samara System. We trusted they had it all under control. We were updated weekly and felt everything was handled with professionalism and top notch construction. After the ADU was delivered we had our general contractor inspect the unit wall to wall. He was extremely impressed and understood why we decided to go with Samara. I highly recommend investing time looking into using Samara for your ADU build. I’m positive we will be using their services again!
best decision we’ve gone with this far!"
We had a fantastic experience working with Samara on our new ADU. From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and truly invested in making sure everything went smoothly. Enrique kept us informed at every stage, addressed any concerns quickly, and made the whole process feel seamless. The final product exceeded our expectations—the design is beautiful, the build quality is excellent, and it fits perfectly with our property. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Samara to anyone considering an ADU!
with Samara on our new ADU."
Can’t say enough good things about this company and their team. Enrique is awesome and even the Fire Inspector when I was onsite at the end, told me he how great Enrique was to work with. Jesus and Sam and the whole onsite team were professional, really cared and were such a pleasure to work with. When we decided to build an ADU we wanted to do it as quickly as possible while also having something quality, stylish and that was fairly hands off on our part. This checked all of those boxes, they made it honestly super easy! Very professional every step of the way, great communication, timely/organized project management and the end result is exactly what we wanted. We ran into a couple snags with the city and they handled everything and made it so easy and stress free AND….. stayed on budget. Highly highly recommend!
this company and their team."
Samara and the team are amazing! Things always come up in building but they worked through every bump seamlessly. The communication from start to finish was great. I highly recommend Samara to make your life much easier than other options. Thanks Samara, place looks great!
start to finish was great."
My husband and I are doing all we can to increase our retirement portfolio. There’s no better return on your money like Real Estate. Our goal is to have an ADU on every one of our rental properties. After building our first two ADU’s, the traditional way, we found Samara. I can successfully make the statement that going with Samara was, Hand’s Down, the best decision we’ve gone with this far! My husband and I have a mortgage company and we knew we wanted to finance our next ADU. The finance option that was quoted to us was so low we couldn’t even touch the interest rate. And the best part was The Cost Quoted was The Cost throughout the whole build! No surprise hidden fees Ever. But the actual best part was the fact that I did NOT need to lift a finger, make a decision, meet with anyone, get Not one permit or pick out: tile, appliances, outlet layouts, find subs or deal with any bad news along the build. My husband and I just laid back and never stressed the Samara System. We trusted they had it all under control. We were updated weekly and felt everything was handled with professionalism and top notch construction. After the ADU was delivered we had our general contractor inspect the unit wall to wall. He was extremely impressed and understood why we decided to go with Samara. I highly recommend investing time looking into using Samara for your ADU build. I’m positive we will be using their services again!
best decision we’ve gone with this far!"
We had a fantastic experience working with Samara on our new ADU. From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and truly invested in making sure everything went smoothly. Enrique kept us informed at every stage, addressed any concerns quickly, and made the whole process feel seamless. The final product exceeded our expectations—the design is beautiful, the build quality is excellent, and it fits perfectly with our property. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Samara to anyone considering an ADU!
with Samara on our new ADU."
Can’t say enough good things about this company and their team. Enrique is awesome and even the Fire Inspector when I was onsite at the end, told me he how great Enrique was to work with. Jesus and Sam and the whole onsite team were professional, really cared and were such a pleasure to work with. When we decided to build an ADU we wanted to do it as quickly as possible while also having something quality, stylish and that was fairly hands off on our part. This checked all of those boxes, they made it honestly super easy! Very professional every step of the way, great communication, timely/organized project management and the end result is exactly what we wanted. We ran into a couple snags with the city and they handled everything and made it so easy and stress free AND….. stayed on budget. Highly highly recommend!
this company and their team."
Samara and the team are amazing! Things always come up in building but they worked through every bump seamlessly. The communication from start to finish was great. I highly recommend Samara to make your life much easier than other options. Thanks Samara, place looks great!
start to finish was great."
My husband and I are doing all we can to increase our retirement portfolio. There’s no better return on your money like Real Estate. Our goal is to have an ADU on every one of our rental properties. After building our first two ADU’s, the traditional way, we found Samara. I can successfully make the statement that going with Samara was, Hand’s Down, the best decision we’ve gone with this far! My husband and I have a mortgage company and we knew we wanted to finance our next ADU. The finance option that was quoted to us was so low we couldn’t even touch the interest rate. And the best part was The Cost Quoted was The Cost throughout the whole build! No surprise hidden fees Ever. But the actual best part was the fact that I did NOT need to lift a finger, make a decision, meet with anyone, get Not one permit or pick out: tile, appliances, outlet layouts, find subs or deal with any bad news along the build. My husband and I just laid back and never stressed the Samara System. We trusted they had it all under control. We were updated weekly and felt everything was handled with professionalism and top notch construction. After the ADU was delivered we had our general contractor inspect the unit wall to wall. He was extremely impressed and understood why we decided to go with Samara. I highly recommend investing time looking into using Samara for your ADU build. I’m positive we will be using their services again!
best decision we’ve gone with this far!"
We had a fantastic experience working with Samara on our new ADU. From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and truly invested in making sure everything went smoothly. Enrique kept us informed at every stage, addressed any concerns quickly, and made the whole process feel seamless. The final product exceeded our expectations—the design is beautiful, the build quality is excellent, and it fits perfectly with our property. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Samara to anyone considering an ADU!
with Samara on our new ADU."
Five sizes. Tons of possibility.
Studio
Way small. Yay big.
One bedroom
The one and only for everything.
Two bedroom
Two bedrooms. Too perfect.
Backyard XL 8
Room to roam, and then some.
NEW
Backyard XL 10
Small living, supersized.
800 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms 2 baths
Starting at plus installation.
Peek
inside.
Get Backyard in four simple steps.
And as few as eight
weeks on site.
Get Backyard in
four simple steps.
And as few as eight
weeks on site.
Design yours
Tailor your unit with a layout and customizations that reflect your style and needs.
Sign off
We visit your site to create a complete proposal for the work required to install Backyard.
Sit back
We secure all building permits, manufacture your unit, and ready your site. You get to relax.
Get your keys Move in
After as few as eight weeks on site with minimal disruption to your life, your Backyard is ready to use.
Your main
home might
get jealous
- Studio
- 1B
- 2B
- XL 8
- XL 10
Despite its small footprint, Backyard feels like a full-sized home, thanks to airy cathedral ceilings, well-proportioned layouts, and clever built-in storage.
Premium, fully electric, and impeccably tasteful. The next-gen induction cooktop boils water in seconds. An integrated dishwasher makes clean up a breeze.
Bathrooms should have breathing room. Spacious walk-in showers, wide vanities, and laundry work areas make daily rituals in Backyard delightful.
Backyard is designed to be flexible. Use it for new creative ventures, another family member, rental income, or whatever else you can dream up.
A lot can
happen
with
a little space.






A better future
starts in your
own Backyard.
Backyard is designed for a better tomorrow. Thanks to top-tier energy efficiency and optional solar arrays, Backyard cuts your dependence on the grid. Think of it as design with purpose — good for you, great for the planet.
more efficient
Over 2x more energy-efficient than an equivalently-sized home.
net grid utilization
As few as 0 kWh drawn from the grid annually (net) with optional solar arrays.
High performance
prefab
Backyard is factory assembled using our best-in-class construction system designed for the long haul.
- Mold, rot, and termite-resistant cold formed steel frame
- Unfading smooth-coated insulated steel cladding
- Long-lasting Galvalume®-coated standing seam steel roof
Fire resistant by design
Smart design and superior materials create a home that’s resilient to fire, smoke, and other hazards.
Learn moreNet zero solar roof
Save on energy costs every month and even offset the power consumption of your main home.
- Low to zero monthly electricity costs for Backyard (net)
- Reduce your entire home's dependence on the grid
Available in California.
Starting at $152k
plus installation.
Design yours

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- “Net zero” may change for build sites with significant shading.