"Handcrafted in the early 1980s and later registered with the Coast Guard, this petite red-and-white lighthouse occupies a one-acre private island reachable by a five-minute water taxi from Sitka. Accommodations include an all-glass room with sweeping views over the Easter Channel, and hosts provide kayaks, paddleboards, and a small aluminum boat so guests can explore nearby bays and encounter humpback whales, sea otters, and sea lions." - Nicholas DeRenzo