A Dream Destination
Featured in magazines, newspapers & on TV around the world - Around the Sea Rotating House & Vacation Rentals (also known as Canada's Rotating House), located in North Rustico on Green Gables Shore on Prince Edward Island, is the world's first rotating luxury ocean-view condo rentals.
Our Story
A Dream That Moves with the Tides
Steve and Stephanie didn’t set out to build a house that moves, but they did set out to build something unforgettable.
Their journey began with a shared love of Prince Edward Island’s natural beauty: the endless coastline, the peaceful pace of life, and the kind of views that make you stop and breathe it all in. But what if they could offer visitors more than just a place to stay?
What if they could give guests a new perspective—literally?
That question sparked an idea. What followed was years of dreaming, planning, and building what would become North America’s one and only rotating house.
The vision? A luxury accommodation that slowly turns to follow the sun and showcase the full sweep of the sea without guests ever leaving their suite. And so, Around the Sea was born: a unique four-suite rotating home in North Rustico, offering panoramic views, oceanfront tranquility, and an experience as memorable as the Island itself.
Built on innovation, hospitality, and a deep appreciation for PEI, Steve and Stephanie’s rotating house isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a story in motion.
How It Works!
Canada's Rotating House & Vacation Rentals
The rotating house has 2 levels - the residence is on the upper level and the 4 vacation rentals are on the lower level. The house can do one full revolution before rotating back again. It takes the house about an hour to make a full rotation and the speed is so slow that you wouldn't notice the movement unless you were looking out at a fixed point of reference.
Not only can we position the house to take advantage of weather conditions, but the views can also be enjoyed in all parts of the house (e.g. wake up to an ocean view in your bedroom or watch the sunset in the living room). At Canada's Rotating House, all of our guests enjoy a variety of beautiful, ever-changing views throughout their stay so it never gets old.
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FAQs
Here are a few frequently asked questions that we hope you'll find useful:
Is the house always rotating?
We rotate the house depending on who is home to give everybody great changing views, but we do not rotate at night because people are sleeping and you can't see much in the dark. :) The house can do one full revolution before rotating back again and we can dictate which part of the house faces which direction at any time. This is carried out by a mobile phone app.
How quickly does the house rotate?
It takes the house about an hour to make a full rotation. The speed is so slow that you wouldn't notice the movement unless you were looking out at a fixed point of reference.
Why have a house that rotates?
There are many advantages to having a house that rotates. Not only can you position the house to take advantage of weather conditions (e.g. choose between sun and shade, breeze and calm, etc.), the views can be enjoyed in all parts of the house (e.g. wake up to oceanfront in your bedroom or watch the sunset in the living room). But for Around the Sea it is so all of our guests get a variety of beautiful, ever-changing views throughout their stay so that it never gets boring.
Can I host an event at Around The Sea?
Of course! We would like to help make your event a special one. Please contact us to discuss.
Do you allow pets?
Around the Sea is happy to provide a pet-free environment for the enjoyment of all.
Are there other rotating houses in the world?
Yes! Although Around the Sea is the first multi-unit Rotating House for guest stays, the Everingham Rotating House (the house that inspired Around the Sea) is located in Wingham, Australia a few hours north of Sydney.
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The world's FIRST rotating house was actually Canadian - Check out Mr. Basil (Barney) Oldfield's rotating house which began construction in the mid 1960's.
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In 1994, Rolf Disch built the Heliotrope in Germany which was the world's first rotating home to create more energy than it uses, as it physically rotates with the sun to maximize its solar intake.
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The rotating DAngelo House sits at the base of the San Jacinto mountains in Snow Creek Village, 15 miles from Palm Springs, and provides (several) views of the dramatic landscape.
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You can take a visit to Don Dunick's Lighthouse Rotating House in New Zealand and there are also rotating houses in San Diego, Canberra.
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The Lofetnberg rotating "castle" in Italy, which may have been the world's first moving structure of any size (1935).
We are always trying to meet & coordinate with other Rotating homeowners to build a global network of people who like to think "outside the box", so if you know about another rotating house, then please e-mail us at: info@aroundthesea.ca.
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