Accessory dwelling units (ADU) are also referred to in California as granny flats, guest houses, mother-in-law apartments, in-law suites, casitas, etc, depending on local custom.
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In many countries, guest houses fall under the same classification as hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, etc. - as an accommodation/lodging business.
Guest houses are also known as guest cottages, guest sheds, mother-in-law houses, and granny flats. From modern and prefab to classic cottage and Victorian, small houses built behind a main home need to pass local building codes and guidelines and should be built by a contractor.
Regardless of their tastes or budget, there's a guest house that fits every type of traveler out there. In this guide, we'll cover the 8 types of guest houses (with examples). These include: rural, urban, budget, luxury, boutique, historic/cultural, mountain and eco-friendly. Some guest houses are a hybrid of multiple.