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.
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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.
Guest Reviews from Revyoos — Showing 10 of 143 Reviews
Truly amazing experience!! This was our favorite trip yet, and we will definitely be back next summer :) !
Fantastic place; highly recommend checking it out. If you like swimming / floating / boating / splashing, this place is definitely for you. Cozy, but it has some camping aspects - so this is not for divas.
A unique island/lakeside/camping experience - amazing spot to get away from everyday life for a bit!
The nautilus is incredible! It’s a really peaceful, beautiful spot with lots of privacy and an amazing view of all the lake activity like boaters and eagles. Being able to see wide open sky surrounded by treetops from bed was so nice. And the bed was super comfy! Kent’s hospitality was top notch. He made getting there and back so convenient. We had everything we needed and Kent checked in to make sure we did. The whole island is beautiful to explore with well-marked and maintained trails. We’ll be back!
Excellent stay all around. Loved the space! Kent was great with communicating, and you couldn’t ask for a more unique, relaxing trip. Highly recommended.
Excellent all around. KENT is a super owner – Manager. Thanks so much, KENT.
Truly amazing stay. One big sustainable island is a gem. The nautilus is a great place to stay! We spent the weekend on the water- swimming and canoeing. The grill and fire pit were great! The host does an incredible job of making sure you have everything you need including cooking utensils and plenty of drinking water. The stay was so easy! We took the canoe to get to the island and had our bags brought over to the dock. Couldn’t of been easier! Would definitely come back. Highly recommend this stay for a wonderful adventure!
This is a truly special place and Kent was a truly great host! His communication before the trip was incredible, which both served to prepare us well for this unique location, but it also served to get us super excited to visit this island retreat. He thought of everything that would make our trip seem less: batteries to charge phones, dry fire wood, lots of drinking water, French press and coffee/sugar, etc. Can’t recommend this location, and Kent as a host, enough!
Oh my goodness!! what they have created on this beautiful island is nothing short of magic mixed with peace, and truly the BEST host ever!!! We spent 3 nights at Nautilus and I/ we slept better than ever -- a hotel could NEVER have what they provided us here!y husband had to work and they had more than enough batteries and internet to keep him plugged in when he needed to be and were always available when he needed more! which was a lot but they came everyday with big smiles and the best energy. A 10 star stay and how could I ever put a rating on the fine folks who run this place? I couldn't!! I will just say thank you sooooo much for making this seriously the neatest, and coziest, and amazing trip we've ever had without our kiddo! We will be back and absolutely recommend Nautilus to others looking in the area! thank you!!!! 🤗💝
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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