Glass-Walled House Perched on a Giant Lakeside Rock Makes It Feel Like You’re ‘Living in the Water’

A 2,190-square-foot "House on the Rock" overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene in Harrison, Idaho, was listed for $9.49 million on May 27. The property, built over five decades ago, features extensive glass walls designed to create the sensation of "living in the water" or "floating" on the lake. Listing agent April Gunther of eXp Realty in North Idaho described the experience as being on a boat without motion sickness, offering stunning panoramic views regardless of weather conditions. The home's unique placement atop a large boulder-like rock, surrounded by water on three sides, required significant engineering to ensure its stability. Gunther emphasized that the house is anchored to the rock through a rigorous engineering process, assuring its longevity on the site. The architectural design aims to immerse residents in the lake environment, providing a distinct feeling of being directly on the water, unlike traditional waterfront properties.