A Backyard Space to Age in Place

Monica and Martin researched a variety of Seattle-based cottage providers online and even considered hiring an architect before finding MyKabin.

“MyKabin seemed like the avenue that would make the most sense. Nothing else came together like MyKabin did; it always seemed like there was a tradeoff with other providers,” said Monica.

MyKabin’s configurable approach and design options allowed them more flexibility to make the Kabin fit their vision and work better for their property, like relocating the front door and choosing a kitchen layout that worked best.

“When you pick MyKabin you’re not stuck with the standard way of doing things. You can make adjustments that make it a good fit for what you want,” said Monica.

Monica and Martin were in close communication with the MyKabin team throughout the process and were happy that MyKabin was receptive to making the cottage more accessible for Martin’s mother.

“My mother-in-law is elderly so we needed to add some safety features that would make her feel comfortable,” explained Monica. “The MyKabin team was understanding and reasonable. They would weigh out what they could and couldn’t do in a way that seemed fair.”

Some of the changes made to the Kabin to make it more accessible included lowering the kitchen cabinets, adjusting the orientation of the kitchen, and adding grab bars in the bathroom.

“My mother-in-law is happy living there. The house is very well insulated and it has all the features she needs. The MyKabin team was helpful, prompt, and kept the process moving forward given constraints with the supply chain. Janet was excellent at responding to questions and helping navigate the disability accommodations we were trying to make. The siding and woodwork looks great, and all the vendors were very respectful and professional.”

Monica and Martin recognize the value their new backyard home adds to their property and the benefits that the versatility of the space brings.

“My mother-in-law is living there now, but in the future it could also be an au pair quarters, an artist studio, or rental space. We built something durable that can fit a lot of different needs down the road.”