Small Second Home Builder

Small Second Home Builder, for all Victorians

Turn your unused backyard into a beautiful small second home or granny flat. Create extra space for family, guests or work — and unlock the potential for long-term rental income.

Why Build a Backyard Second Home?

Your backyard holds more potential than you might think. A well-designed small second home or granny flat creates secondary income in your own backyard, expands your living space, and makes better use of land you already own.

Generate Rental Income

Suitable for students, Airbnb guests, or extended family. Turn your backyard into a steady income stream.

Solid Asset Investment

A quality small second home can increase property value and appeal for future buyers.

Expand Your Living Space

Add room for hobbies, guests, or a growing family without moving to a larger property.

Peace of Mind

Bayview guides you through design, permits and construction with trusted local partners.

Your backyard doesn't have to sit idle. It can become your most flexible and rewarding space.

Explore Our Small Second Home Concepts

Garden Studio Retreat

A light-filled garden studio for work, art, or quiet guest stays. Perfect for creative pursuits and peaceful mornings.

Guest Cottage Granny Flat

A self-contained granny flat ideal for parents, in-laws, or long-stay guests. Independent living with nearby connection.

Family Pod & Rental Option

A flexible small second home for teens, young adults or short-stay rentals. Versatile design for changing needs.

Modern Minimalist Studio

Ultra-contemporary design with clean lines and expansive glass. Perfect for those seeking a sleek, sophisticated workspace or guest retreat.

California Bungalow Two Bedroom

Craftsman-style bungalow with two bedrooms, featuring wide eaves, tapered columns, and a welcoming front porch. Classic charm with modern comfort.

Two-Bedroom Family Unit

Spacious layout with two bedrooms and open living areas. Ideal for extended family living or generating substantial rental income.

Calm, Garden-Inspired Design with Bayview DNA

Every Bayview Backyard Second Home is designed with warm, natural materials and light timber tones. We frame views with gardens, trees, and sky, creating spaces that invite you to slow down.

These are spaces designed for art, books, and slow mornings. Spaces that feel connected to the land and the changing seasons of Victoria.

Our small second homes carry the same thoughtful approach you'll find across the broader Bayview ecosystem:

Bayview Arts & Framing Studio — Custom framing and gallery space
Pig & Whistle / Bayview Estate — Hospitality and gathering spaces
Market Garden Project — Sustainable local food growing
Mend — Digital reflection platform

One Small Second Home. Many Possibilities.

Granny Flat for Parents or In-Laws

Independent, nearby living with dignity and closeness. Help aging parents stay on familiar ground while maintaining their independence.

Teen or Young Adult Space

Semi-independent area for study, music, creativity and rest. Give young adults space to grow while staying connected.

Home Office or Creative Studio

A quiet, focused workspace away from the main house. Separate work from home life with a dedicated sanctuary.

Short-Stay Rental or Airbnb

Tap into Victorian tourism demand with a tasteful, private stay. Generate income from visitors year-round.

Start Your Journey

From Backyard Idea to Completed Second Home

Register Your Interest

You share your property details, goals and timeframe. We listen and ask questions to understand what you're hoping to create.

Feasibility & Concept

We map potential layouts, highlight council considerations, and outline a budget range. This stage helps you decide if it's the right fit.

Design & Approvals

We guide you through detailed design and, with local professionals, help navigate planning and building permits across Victoria.

Build & Bayview Finishing Touches

Your second home is built and optionally finished with styling and garden touches that reflect the Bayview feel. Move in and enjoy.

Part of the Bayview Estate Family

Bayview Backyard Second Home is part of Bayview Estate Holdings, a collection of businesses and projects that share a common philosophy: creating physical and digital spaces where families slow down, reconnect and feel at home.

Alongside Bayview Backyard Second Home, the Bayview family includes:

Bayview Arts & Framing Studio – custom framing and gallery space
Pig & Whistle / Bayview Estate – hospitality and gathering
Market Garden Project – sustainable local food growing
Mend – a digital reflection platform

Each of these projects reflects our belief in thoughtful design, connection to place, and making space for what matters most.

Register Your Interest in a Small Second Home

Share a few details below and we'll contact you for a no-pressure, honest conversation about whether a small second home or granny flat is a good fit for your property.