A distinctive ship-shaped home located on Williams Lake in Salmon, Idaho, is currently on the market for $799,000. Designed to resemble a sailing ship complete with a figurehead, three decks, and nautical details, the property occupies a private island and includes a dock on the lake. The home combines a unique maritime aesthetic with functional living spaces in a rural setting approximately five hours from Boise.

Kristie Wolfe, a Boise-based builder and the current owner, constructed the residence around the concept of an immersive yet tasteful pirate-themed environment. The three-story, 1,200-square-foot house features two bedrooms: a “captain’s quarters” with expansive lake views framed by glass-paned walls, and a bunkroom outfitted with four built-in beds. The top floor serves as a conventional lake house with a kitchen and dining area, while the pirate theme becomes more evident throughout the rest of the property. Among its distinctive features are a secret passageway leading to a treasure-themed room containing a skeleton and a chest of gold doubloons, a closet stocked with pirate costumes, an indoor hammock, and a water cannon that sprays into the lake.

Wolfe, who is selling the home without a traditional real estate agent but still offering commissions to buyers’ agents, priced the property below some local estimates. Real estate contacts suggested a listing price closer to $1.1 million, but Wolfe opted for a more competitive price to facilitate a faster sale. The median home price in Salmon is significantly lower, around $380,000, reflecting the town’s small population of just over 3,000 residents. Nearby natural attractions include the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, known as the largest contiguous wilderness in the Lower 48 states.

Originally built in 1970 and considered a candidate for demolition when Wolfe purchased it in 2020 for $105,000, the home underwent an extensive renovation costing approximately $300,000. Wolfe reported that the original interior was dated with 1970s décor and had suffered structural damage, including collapsed decks. Much of the home’s framework is preserved, but nearly all interior elements have been rebuilt or replaced.

The property has been used previously as an Airbnb rental, generating an estimated $80,000 annually. Wolfe noted on social media that with additional upgrades—such as a new furnace—a new owner could potentially offer year-round rentals, as the lake freezes in the winter, transforming the home into a quiet getaway.

While the unconventional design appeals to many, it presents some practical limitations. For example, the captain’s quarters is only accessible via the exterior deck, and lake access is restricted to a ladder, points that have been noted in guest feedback.

The home’s Instagram account, featuring the themed property, boasts around 30,000 followers and is included in the sale. The listing presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a distinctive, themed residence amidst Idaho’s scenic wilderness.