A Couple’s Floating Dream: Almost 30 Years Living on Their Water Island, “Bay of Freedom”
Wayne Adams and Catherine King have spent nearly 30 years living away from the hustle and bustle of the city, calling their water home “Bay of Freedom” and insisting they wouldn’t trade it for any luxurious apartment.
Their unique journey began in 1992 when the young couple decided to leave the noisy city behind and build their tiny home on water. Their first house was a modest 15-meter floating cabin, where they even had their wedding. But as the years went by, their dream grew along with them.
When they started their family, it was clear they needed more space. Gradually, what started as a simple cabin transformed into a small floating island, looking like something out of a fairytale.
Today, “Bay of Freedom” is a full water complex with not just living spaces but also a spacious kitchen, an art gallery, a boat garage, and even a lighthouse lighting the night waters.
Despite being far from civilization, Wayne and Catherine have everything they need for a comfortable life. Solar panels provide electricity, and an old wood stove keeps them warm. Drinking and household water is sourced from a nearby waterfall, while food is caught with ease through a fishing hole built into the floor of their home.
Additionally, the couple dove into farming, building five greenhouses to grow fresh vegetables and fruits. Remarkably, Wayne built their entire floating village almost entirely by hand—armed only with a hammer and a saw.
Their son, inspired by his parents, also built his own floating home nearby. And so, the family’s story continues on the water.