off the grid exterior

One of the early challenges of building the house was defining the property lines of the lot, which had come to be known as "the floating acre" among the local fishermen.

Buyers should cast as wide a net as possible in terms of location and amenities.

Architect Jesse Garlick’s rural Washington vacation home references its rugged surroundings. The steel cladding has developed a patina similar to the ochre-red color of bedrock found in the area.

A narrow building next to the main structure houses storage and an outdoor kitchen.