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 — so that’s what they did.
Now they have a bedroom with space to walk around the bed, a loft bedroom for guests, more counterspace, and a breathtaking two-basin copper sink! There’s even a 100-gallon stock tank bathtub in the bathroom where they can relax after a long day of work. Could you live on the water like this?
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Living Year-Round in Their 360 Sq. Ft. Floating Home
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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 plenty of wood, so you can stay snuggled up in bed all day and watch the waves if you want to. There’s a small kitchen area and a built-in dining space. Want to enjoy the weather? Head outside and climb the ladder to the rooftop deck!
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Cozy Bedroom on the Water with Woodstove
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Brittainy and Ryan met about a year before they moved onto the boat. It was initially Ryan’s idea, and Brittainy wasn’t sure about it, but came around to the concept once she saw what that life would look like. Now they’re in year seven of life on the water! While they have a marina spot in Seattle, they also take the boat “on the sea” to explore remote Pacific Northwest islands.
They share their boat with two full-size dogs, but it’s quite spacious inside. There are two bedrooms, and two bathrooms — one of each is used primarily for storage. A queen-sized bed fits comfortably in the main berth, and they have added a hanging rack to keep clothing unwrinkled. Enjoy their tour below!
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Amazing Floating Home w/ Two Berths
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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. There is a little bathroom on the first floor, and the second floor houses a queen bed. The deck area wraps around the house, providing a comfortable spot to enjoy nature and a mug of coffee.
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Beautiful Tower Cottage on the Lake: Eco-Stay in France
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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 have paid homage to the homes’ past by preserving much of the original woodwork and displaying old pictures of the houseboat inside. Enjoy the remarkable tour below!
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Their Incredible Two-Story Houseboat
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If you’ve been reading our content for a while, you know Brad even if you don’t think you do. He’s been recording and editing many of the video tours we show you from Tiny Home Tours! And he also lives tiny in his sailboat named “Stinger.”
Brad wanted to travel for his photography work, and after his dad passed away, he was able to purchase the sailboat with some of the life insurance money he inherited. It was a huge project, but Brad said it helped him heal during a really difficult time. Check out his incredible handiwork below!
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Grieving to Thriving: Brad’s Journey Living Tiny on a Sailboat
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Pamela and her husband Ulrich have been living on a boat since the day before their wedding — 30-plus years ago. When expecting their first child, they debated buying a home on land but ultimately ended up with a 100-year-old tugboat that they renovated and made into a floating home.
The tugboat had had a number of owners over the years who had used it for different things, but with Ulrich’s amazing metalwork skills and sculpture experience, they were able to re-design the boat to meet their family’s needs. Now that their daughters are grown, and it’s getting harder to do boat maintenance, the couple are considering life on land once again.
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Decades of Family Life Aboard a Tugboat
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Here’s a really neat floating home that’s moored in Sarasota Bay in Florida, where you can stay for a couple of nights. It’s an off-grid adventure, but they have some solar power and plumbing to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
The one-room houseboat has a couch that turns into a bed, a little kitchenette, and a bathroom that allows for a 5-minute shower. The coolest feature of this vacation home, however, is the rooftop patio where two lounge chairs sit basking in the sun!
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Sarasota Bay House Boat For Epic Vacation
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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 with gorgeous views and a couple of chairs where you can drink a nice cup of coffee. Both sides of the home have big porthole windows that let in lots of light. What’s your favorite feature of this floating house?
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All-Amenities Floating Home Near Gulf of Mexico
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