The Nautilus is a floating love letter to reinvention — a cabin, a tiny home, and a houseboat all rolled into one quietly wonderful idea. Moored beside 1 Big Sustainable Island, it lets you wake to gentle waves at your door, watch the sunrise from bed, and step straight onto a floating porch for morning coffee. It’s proof that with a little imagination (and a lot of care), something old can become something entirely new.
Helpful Guides
The Nautilus Waterhouse - our floating off-the-grid stay. Not near the lake. On it.
Firelight, reflected. The lake holds the night.
Sleep where the lake lives.
Getting to the island is easy. Leaving is hard.
Connected if you want to be. Pretending to be unplugged is also allowed.*INT
Fish stories here require no exaggeration.
Grill, stove, or fire: Outdoor cooking, covered. Just add a cooler-full of your favorite foods*GRL
Composting toilets. (This is not an outhouse - Clean, sanitary, and nose-friendly).*TLT.
Night feels softer on water. The lake doesn’t rush you.
Meals float easily here. The lake sets the scene
Arrive by floatplane. Island bragging rights included.*BTG
The Nautilus feels far away. It isn't.
Arriving and departing are part of the adventure.*CHO
By day it's a couch. By night, it's a comfy bed.
Dock your boat at the floating porch.
Everything you need to cook. No gear lugging required.
Paddle to the Eagles's nest...
Meet Larry the Loon. Loons outnumber humans most days.
Wood stove warmth for ambiance on a cool night. Firewood included.*WST
Berry the Bass was temporarily unavailable.
Wake up floating. Bedside sunrise included.*SLP
S'mores belong here.
The fish bite at sunset.
Worth the rain. Silver linings included. *RBW
The stars like to show up here.*MTR
Meet your new time keeper.
Compare all of our eco-island stays.
A treasure map for island explorers.*IMP
You are here. Adventure nearby.*LMP
This stay works beautifully on its own — and it also plays well with others, combining with nearby island stays through our event console to create an easy basecamp for medium-sized gatherings. 🌲
Paddling gear included. Dogs welcome. Involuntary swimming possible.*BTG
Arrive by canoe, ferry, or bring your own boat or float plane.
Cozy, afloat. Still water below.
Hot Sauna. Cold plunge. Repeat.
An island visitor that quietly manages the place.
Gather ‘round. The fire’s on us with free firewood.*PIT
Off-grid floating comfort. The lake is part of the room.
Caution: this can be hypnotic.
Sunset Proposal Rock. Dog approved.
A small navy of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs are waiting!
Clean, hot showahs — eco-friendly.*HSH
...fishing with your bestie.*FSH
Peter Tuttle the Painted Turtle.
This counts as a commute.*EXP
A whole lot of nothing out front. Exactly the point.
BYOB could also mean Bring Your Own Boat.*BTG
All kinds of island visitors.
Occasionally the sky has something to say.*NTL
The private hammock does the work. You do the lingering.*HAM
The Loon Point public shared beach. Seating for humans. Commentary by loons.
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The Nautilus is an amazing place to stay! Would absolutely go back again!
I couldn’t have been happier. Paradise!
Very thorough! Beautiful place and kind folks.
Kent and Heather are incredibly friendly and helpful. Kent is especially responsive, always ensuring we had everything we needed in a timely manner. 1BSI is a secluded and peaceful island—the perfect escape. The thoughtful design of the cabin and its surroundings allowed us to fully unwind and embrace the true "island life."<br/>If you're looking for a special staycation with minimal intrusion from the outside world, this is the place to be!
This was our second stay with Kent. The first time we stayed at naughty dog island (and absolutely loved it!!!) and this time We came to 1BSI to stay at the nautilus. Cozy space, peaceful, quiet. Exactly what we needed this go around. Will be back again- we live this place. Kent and Heather have a well oiled machine- and along with being incredible hosts, they also work hard to give their guests the best experiences. And it shows! Thank you again, Kent & Heather!
We had such a wonderful experience! Kent has thought of everything and was super helpful and responsive. The entire adventure from start to finish was so unique, peaceful and well-done. Thank you! We will be back.
Such a great and unique stay. The views are incredible and so is the peaceful atmosphere. We could see the sunrise from the bed which was magical. The hosts Kent and Heather were so helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend staying at 1BSI!
Had a great stay at the Nautalis house! Kent was super helpful with anything we needed during our stay. Excited to come back in the summer when the weather is a bit better. Very peaceful and secluded. Plenty of privacy from houses on the island.
This was probably the best outdoor friendly stay we have ever had! The island is absolutely beautiful, the Nautilus is so cute and cozy, everything is so clean, and Kent is an awesome host! We will be back as soon as we can, we really did not want to leave.<br/>Can’t rate this place high enough! Deserves far more than five stars.
we had an amazing stay
Nautilus Water House FAQs
What's special about the Nautilus Waterhouse?
The Nautilus is a floating waterhouse docked at the island - offering a unique on-the-water stay with stunning lake views and immediate access to swimming and paddling.
Is the Nautilus Waterhouse off-grid?
Yes. Like all 1BSI stays, the Nautilus is off-grid by design, using thoughtful systems that balance sustainability with comfort.
What's included in this stay?
A cozy sleeping space, cooking gear, hot shower/bathroom access on the island, firewood, canoe or kayak use, and access to a hammock swim dock, boat dock, and swimming spots.
How do I access the Nautilus Waterhouse?
You'll arrive on your front porch by boat.
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