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The Dome is located on the main migration route for the Southern Orca pods. It is the ideal wildlife viewing location.
A summer visitor notes: All 90 local orcas came by , then paraded back by again. Tail lobbing and slapping the water, they moved along. There were seals lying on the beach, eagles in the trees, woodpeckers, deer, porpoise out in the channel... several bucks with velvet antlers. An otter ate his lunch below the dome. At sunset the shoreline turned orange.
The Dome itself is a passive solar design, three stories, and is oriented to the south and the ocean, so there are views from all around the house. A remote, power system provides electricity by using solar panels, a windmill, and generator in combination. The system requires some user interaction.
Stuart Island is not a ferry-served island. Charters are available.
Whales, porpoise, seals, eagles, deer, exotic sheep, and all types of birds are among the common visitors. Eagles, osprey, and even peregrine falcons are nearby. As one guest exclaimed, "I want to be out among the animals, but I don't want to sleep on the ground!" The adjoining land includes old growth firs, old growth cedars, wetlands, rocky ridges, and even native cactus.
Whales might be seen any day of the year. Dall's porpoise and seals are residents to the waters in front of the house.
The master bedroom is about 500 square feet and the entire third floor is considered one bedroom. The loft ceiling is missing some paneling. If you are a clean freak, this place is not for you. Since it is in the wilderness, there is a certain amount of dust, fir needles, etc. that migrate into the house with foot traffic . If you want to see wildlife or do some inspired writing in a secluded location, this is a great place for you. There are two desks on the second floor overlooking the water.
The house is comfortable but in a rustic and remote setting.
The shoreline is rocky and beautiful, but visitors should proceed with caution. There are tidepools and a beach nearby. |
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