The Nautilus Waterhouse - our floating off-the-grid stay. Not just on the water...ON THE WATER.
Another magical night at the campfire on the waterfront.
Sleep in this floating cabin / houseboat. relax on the front porch, cook over the fire or grill on the lake shore.
You can bring your own boat. We’ve got free island dock space, a free public boat launch, and free parking. No boat? No problem. You can paddle one of our canoes or kayaks (also free). It’s about a 30 minute journey from or to shore (for intermediate paddlers - weather permitting). If weather doesn’t permit, you can take a free pontoon ferry (regular service is 10a, 3p, and 5p. And if those times don’t work for you, then we can run a special ferry service at whatever time you want for $50.00.
Telling work where you are working from is up to you! 5G reception, wireless hotspot, inverter to power cell phones and laptops, and rechargeable batteries means we can do remote work from this off-the-grid island (shhhhh!).*INT
Fishing is amazing on Annabessacook Lake!
You've got cooking options! Cook over a wood fire or on a propane grill with a side stove.*GRL
Inside the Compoloo. Rain water is stored for hand washing. *TLT
"Yee Haw" on our ropeswing.*RSW
Evenings in this tiny home and houseboat with an amazing view.
Dine outside on the "floating front porch", inside on the foldout table, or onshore at the picnic table next to the fire pit.
Fly in and park your float plane on our beach!
Island life is dog heaven.*NOP
The Nautilus Floating Waterhouse makes feeling remote super convenient.
Sleep in this comfy queen size bed and watch the sun rise from your pillow - an amazing view.*SLP
Options for getting to the island: Bring your own boat, paddle your way in ours, or take a free ferry ride on our pontoon boat.*CHO
The comfy full size futon bed offers 2 added indoor sleeping accommodations.
Dock your boat to a floating "island" docked at 1 Big Sustainable Island.
Just bring your vacay clothes and a cooler full of food. We outfit you with the rest - everything you need to conveniently enjoy island life.*KIT
We're dog people. Your pup will love the freedom of island time...
Explore the 1400-acre lake in our canoes and kayaks for free.
Compare all our eco-island stays.
Loons are not shy. This is Larry, one of two dozen that live on the lake.
Free firewood and a Jotul woodstove means warmth, ambiance, and self sufficiency.*WST
Berry the Bass lives in his undisclosed home near the island.
The Nautilus is attached to 1 Big Sustainable Island that is 1/2 mile from shore - an amazing view from bed on the houseboat.
Just bring your favorite foods...we'll provide everything else...
Large mouth and small mouth bass with an amazing view.
Even when it rains on the island, there's a silver lining...*RBW
Learn the constellations on a crisp, clear star-filled sky. *MTR
Sunset at 1BSI
Stand-up paddle board, canoe, or kayak.
Explore the island using this treasure map.*IMP
Arrive by canoe, ferry, or bring your own boat!
Map of our lake neighborhood.*LMP
Simple living in a scenic setting.
The squirrel police patrol.
Gathering at the fire pit.*PIT
Grammy snapper.*TRT
Interior view of our off-the-grid lakeside floating cabin.
Our self rocking hammock swim dock
Play date at Sunset Rock.
A small navy of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs are waiting!
Hot Showahs doesn't mean roughing it at our off-the-grid lakeside cabin.*HSH
...fishing with your bestie.*FSH
Peter Tuttle the Painted Turtle.
Explore the lake!*EXP
The front yard of the Nautilus is 1400 acre Annabessacook Lake.
BYOB means Bring Your Own Boat.*BTG
All kinds of island visitors.
The northern lights make appearances.*NTL
It's a short lake swim to our self rocking hammock swim dock.*HAM
Sunset rock has a new show every night.