Float Away Home: 15 Stylish Houseboats
If you’re looking for your very own dreamboat, look no further. We’ve rounded up some of the world’s coolest houseboats that you can call home for just a night or two or drop anchor forever.
By Holly Aguirre, HGTV.com
Seattle’s Best
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In the ‘90s Sleepless in Seattle brought houseboats back into the public’s consciousness and their popularity continues to grow. This 30-year-old vessel was once put out to sea, but was fully restored in 2013. The owner/artisan opens the houseboat to guests when he travels for business.
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French doors off the boat’s bedroom lead to a deck perfect for enjoying the sunrise or watching the hustle and bustle of the marina.
Taking the Plunge
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Before you go off the deep and decide to move the family onto a houseboat, why not get your toes wet first by renting one on Airbnb? This four-bedroom modern beauty floats in North Holland in the Netherlands just behind Olympic Stadium.
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Flooded with natural light, the spacious multi-level living space is afforded views of the canal in what is known as the Oud-Zuid neighborhood.
Jessie’s Girl
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The poet Robert Browning dubbed the London neighborhood where the Jessie is docked “Little Venice.” It is a narrow vessel that gives visitors a slice of the sailor life.
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The boat’s cozy living space has plenty of hidden storage underneath the sofa bed while a fold down table seats six for tea.
Frère Jacques, Dormez Vous?
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If brother John wants to sleep on a boat, now is his chance. There are very few places in Paris where one’s accommodations boast 360-degree views of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower. This romantic houseboat is the perfect spot to live like the locals do.
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There aren’t many claw-footed tubs that allow you to steer a boat.
Let the Sunshine In
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This adorable two-bedroom houseboat is located in the Eastlake section of the Seattle waterfront. The south-facing deck enjoys plenty of sunshine and epic sunsets.
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Built in 1930, the interior was completely updated and renovated and features a charming potbelly stove. This houseboat is currently on Seattle’s MLS and listed at just under $700,000.
Playing Houseboat
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This tiny 500-square-foot houseboat is located on Portage Bay, one of Seattle’s largest enclaves of floating homes.
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The seller of this tiny houseboat negotiated the sailboat in with the purchase price.
Dreamboat
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Portland’s Fennell House is hands down the most jaw-dropping floating home in this roundup. Designed by famed architect Robert Oshatz, the house is the jewel of the Willamette River.
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The curved ceiling of the Fennell House is made of Douglas fir and the floors are Brazilian cherry. The floating home’s windows face west affording the open living space sunset views over the Willamette River.
Love Boat
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Kimo and Sarah Bertram actually rode their 128-ton houseboat underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and past Alcatraz before it docked at San Francisco’s Mission Creek.
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This custom-built floating home’s living room is furnished with treasures that the owners bought on a trip to Bali.
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