Here’s a romantic, modern houseboat in Germany that sits on the giant Scharmützelsee Lake. You can reach it via a boardwalk, which gives you 24/7 access to the marina wash stations and bathroom. The little floating home gets a dazzling view of the sunrise each morning! I especially love the wood-burning stove! The host provides [...]
Houseboats

Amazing Two-Story Round Houseboat in France
Come on a tour of this incredible round houseboat on a lake in Joncherey, France. It’s part of a larger community of eco-friendly vacation spaces that share a lovely “lodge” on the shore with a spa and full bathrooms. The floating home itself is reminiscent of “Swiss Family Robinson” with rustic railings made from limbs [...]

Vintage Houseboat Life in Seattle
Lily and Dylan have an incredible tiny life — living on the Seattle waterfront next to million-dollar homes — for a fraction of the cost! Their floating home allows them to enjoy incredible views without the crazy price tag. While the house is now mostly a barge, it was “seaworthy” in its heyday. The couple [...]

Nautical Porthole Houseboat in Clearwater, Florida
This is a beautiful little houseboat docked near the Gulf of Mexico in Clearwater, Florida. It has one bedroom in the back, a 3/4 bathroom with a lovely tiled shower stall, and a nearly-full kitchen that has a large fridge and a little cooktop. There’s also a little porch off the front of the houseboat [...]

Yellow Submarine Tiny House in New Zealand
Do you love submarines? The Beatles? Nautical history? This amazing yellow submarine is “floating” among the trees on this scenic New Zealand property — and it’s on Airbnb! There’s sleeping for up to 5 inside, with two double bunk beds and a small berth up in the steering area. There’s also a couch, little kitchenette, [...]

Their Four Season Houseboat in North Carolina
This fantastic couple came across a shed-on-the-water and purchased it sight-unseen! It ended up needing a total overhaul inside to make it into the adorable living space they now have. Their marina payment is under $300/month, making it an affordable place to live. Plus, they’ve noticed that their resting heart rate has lowered since they [...]

They Rebuilt This Boat into a Tiny Floating Cottage
This is the story of Pax, a tiny floating cottage restored and rebuilt by Jason and Cayley. It was originally one of the twenty-five boats built in Victoria, Canada for Expo ’86. They were able to acquire the ship for under $6,000 since it was in need of a complete rebuild. The two, one being [...]