A brand new salt box house: it's bright, airy, got loads on windows, and fabulous ceilings (yes, ceilings: I'm a bit of architecture nerd). Visitors should be aware that a salt box design requires a steep staircase, and, yes, the staircase is steep. It's also extremely well lit, girded with rails, and designed with good deep steps with raised edges. I felt safe on it, even when my arthritis meant I had to walk sideways down the steps with both hands on the rail. The house itself is lovely and snug, very desirable when you're perched on the side of a cliff -- it can get really window. If needed, the propane fireplace warms up quickly. And speaking of the cliff: the view! Oh, the view out the back, easily enjoyed from the wide deck, serves up everything I love best about Newfoundland: the ocean and rock that feel so ancient and strong, and the sky never still, even when it's all blue. And the fresh air? A tonic, an utter tonic.