It must be true about the elevator - Mary just gave me a point, and that's been a long time coming! ;)
BTW, the square hole in the slab directly corresponds to where the elevator would be according to the original Indigo Park plans.

I meant to add to the post above:
See photo 23 for a clear picture of the square hole in the cement slab.

Actually, I think I do see the elevator shaft. Notice the square hole in the cement slab, in the lower left corner. It then gets framing as the build progresses. If it were just the closet, would it need a hole in the slab, as you would need for an elevator motor? Could it actually be?! I hope it is more than wishful thinking on my part! I hope it isn't just for plumbing.

I've been thinking a lot lately about HGTV's decision to not have an elevator in this home.
I've come to the conclusion that it is a major misstep, so please forgive me as I climb onto my soapbox.
Accessibility for all is too important an issue to disregard. Deciding it wasn't valuable enough to incorporate into the home, when the solution is such a relatively easy and inexpensive one, is hard to comprehend. I am beginning to understand why the ADA finds itself in an endless battle. We able-bodied people in our society give too little regard for those less-abled, until we or a loved-one suffers among them. I think HGTV should consider the message they are sending by their decision to build such an unnecessarily inaccessible home.
I do need to clarify that I don't mean to suggest that HGTV meant any disrespect by their decision, only that I suspect that they didn't think it through entirely.
Without the elevator, the inaccessibility of this home is not a minor inconvenience, it is an insurmountable one. And unfortunately, their reconfiguration of the layout is such that a retrofit for an elevator will be considerably more costly than the $27,500 the option would cost at build. At the least, if the corresponding closets for the elevator could be left in place, the addition later would be cheaper.
It seems that with an over two million dollar house one could find some wiggle room in the budget for the elevator. They could probably even secure a deal from the elevator manufacturer in exchange for the publicity.
I certainly hope it wasn't an aesthetic / design decision.  A larger butler's pantry and greater open space at the top of the stairs on the upper floor couldn't be more valuable than making the home accessible to all.
The house needs to be accessible to not only a potentially mobility-challenged owner, but to anyone's guests. Can you imagine the heartbreak of not being able to invite a member of your family or a close friend to enjoy your home because your house is so extremely inhospitable to them?
And as Ashtabulannie notes, without the elevator, which she says is common for elevated beach homes of this size and price range in the Carolinas, the house is less desirable for everyone. Can you imagine hauling multiple bags of groceries up a set of stairs that covers twelve feet? Not fun for anyone.
I understand that it seems ungrateful to complain about a home that HGTV so graciously gives away, but I think this is an issue that is too important not to address.
If you too feel that this is an issue HGTV needs to reconsider, please join me by offering your own insight, or at the least, give a thumbs up to those who do. Then let's hope HGTV listens.

Looks like the glass wall is still there, at least to the way I read the plans.

There aren't any buildings blocking the view. It sits right on the water's edge of an " inlet?" Check out the link to a video SkiNut posted under Mary's last post. It shows the building's site/ surroundings.

I'd be happy to. I really think we won't be getting one, but I'm willing to lobby for it.
I know it is an additional cost I'm sure HGTV would rather not incur, considering how costly the location and build already is, but the house without it is inaccessible for so many. I don't need it yet, but I have family members who will. And we are all potentially one injury or health issue away from needing it.
Perhaps they could find an elevator company who would donate one in exchange for the publicity.

Thank you so much CplusE. Great job. Your effort is much appreciated. So much added fun for all of us.

Thanks for the link DeerSpring. I guess I'm lucky. I already live in the seventh happiest beach town in America, but I sure wouldn't mind owning a dream home in the happiest.

Thanks Mary! This is going to be the best Dream Home ever.
No elevator, but it does look like there is still a way to add one later if one wanted, even without the closets that would have housed it. And without the elevator closets a lot of extra room has been added, on the top floor landing and in the pantry.
Still, why be picky? It is a gorgeous green house, in a stunningly beautiful location.