I don’t get why the stairs could not be closer or literally under it. Also given the likely expense you would think you would pop for an elevator but then again maybe that is just me since it is increasingly my nemesis.

The stairs scream “afterthought” to me.

“Done. I’ve built my perfect little cabin on stilts”

“How do you get into it?”

“… i said I’m nearly done; just one more trip to the hardware store…”