Houseboats

Brandon and Sarah started their on-the-water life about four years ago, by completely renovating an old 225-square-foot houseboat they have moored in North Carolina. While they loved that first home, it was time for an upgrade! The maximum size they were allowed was a 360 square foot living space and 400 square feet of deck [...]

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 [...]

This is an incredible round floating tower cottage on a lake in Joncherey, France. It’s part of a larger community of eco-friendly habitats that share a lovely “lodge” on the shore with a spa and full bathrooms. The floating home is reminiscent of “Swiss Family Robinson,” with rustic railings made from limbs and an all-wooden interior. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]