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The Frying Pan TowerThis ex-Coast Guard light station located off the coast of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/north-carolina/" target="_blank">North Carolina</a> once helped ships avoid nearby shallow areas, but today it functions as an extreme hotel with eight ocean-facing rooms. The light station, called <a href="http://www.fptower.com/" target="_blank">The Frying Pan Tower</a>, has become a new destination for those who enjoy off-the-grid travel.1
The Frying Pan TowerThe tower was originally built in 1964 and housed about 20 Coast Guard cadets until 1979, when the tower become obsolete in light of the invention of GPS.2
The Frying Pan TowerThe run down structure was restored in 2010 and transformed into a grungy hotel that includes rooms with original furniture and fantastic atmosphere.3
The Frying Pan TowerThe entire restoration of the structure was conducted by volunteers and financed through contributions. Others donated needed supplies.4
The Frying Pan TowerThe hotel is accessible via boat and plane-the $498 price-per-person, which allows visitors to stay in the offshore hotel for three days and two nights, doesn't include transportation.5
The Frying Pan TowerVisitors can pick one of the eight ocean-facing rooms, five with twin beds and three that have queen-size beds.6
The Frying Pan TowerThe hotel provides basic foods, but visitors are encouraged to bring ingredients for specific dishes.7
The Frying Pan TowerOccupants are required to do their own cooking and cleaning up.8
The Frying Pan TowerThey can cook together and eat in the full-size kitchen.9
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