Wright's Usonian "Cabin on the Rocks" is one of many of his designs shaped like the prow of a ship, but may be the only one that actually juts out into the ocean.
According to Dunham, the orientation, size and configuration make the living room the center of this 1200 square foot structure. Abutting the prow-shaped terrace, it is a large hexagon with continuous bands of metal framed windows on five sides. The windows step outward from bottom to top and open down to protect from the gusty onshore winds.
Two guest bedrooms and the master bedroom occupy a wing between the living area and the carport. The master bedroom was enlarged in 1960 by San Francisco architect Sandy Walker, Della's grandson.
The distictive, patinaed roof was orginally constructed of enamaled steel during a copper shortage when the house was being constructed due to the Korean War. The roof was subsequently replaced with copper several years after Wright's death.
While still a private residence, there is a wonderful, unique opportunity for an interior tour approximately 1 hour, 28 minutes into the 1959 Sanda Dee, Troy Donahue movie, "A Summer Place". Update: Unfortinately, I have discovered that this tour sequence is on a soundstage and bears no resemblance to the actual interior that has a narrow gallery hallway on the south side and no lower level.
There are excellent exterior views from the driveway gate on the north side, a vantage point to the south and from the beach at low tide. Convenient adjacent on-street parking is available. The camera view overlooking the house in "A Summer Place" is now occupied by an array of $5-20M weekend homes. Enjoy them too and visit the nearby Carmel Point geocache while you are in the vicinity.