If you’ve ever wanted a luxurious home on the water you’re in the right place.
Check out these ten extravagant houseboats, with the feel of waterfront living without
the high costs of waterfront land.
Number Ten
To label Alleppey, the ‘Venice of the East' might appear a cliche of travelogue writers,
but this little town is certainly the Venice of India.
Nowhere else will you find the crisscrossing network of canals on which thatched country
boats float along leisurely with the proximity of lakes adding to the Venetian ambiance.
They offer several boats in different classes ranging from one to three bedrooms for anywhere
from $107 for a single night to $430 for a multi-night cruise.
The not-to-be-missed spectacle in Alleppey is the Nehru Trophy Boat Race which began
in 1952.
It 's now a major event held on the second Saturday of every August.
It has grown into Alleppey's single most important tourist event, and these elegant boats offer
some of the best seats.
Number Nine
Butts Clermont Houseboats are moored on the shores of Dal Lake.
They offer six boats ranging from one to three bedrooms with all the amenities of a traditional
hotel in an exotic setting.
With the front veranda facing the Himalayan mountains and the lotus flowers covering the
lake, it’s hard to beat the atmosphere of this lakeside retreat.
Just steps from these boats is an old Mughal garden called the Garden of the Morning Breeze
which is believed to have been built by the Emperor Akbar.
Enjoy the flowers along with the famous Chinar trees which are more than 400 years old.
Number Eight
Designed by Rost Niderehe Architects on the Eilbek canal in Hamburg, the idea was to design
a houseboat that has the character of a boat with the comfort of a traditional home.
Traumfänger does this in a unique way.
A single wall spirals from the outside to the inside, with the open kitchen, dining
area, and light-drenched living room on the outside and the cozy bedroom and private bathroom
on the inside.
The materials chosen are influenced by naval architecture as well as normal building construction.
The houseboat can be moved from one mooring to the next with the help of a tugboat.
Number Seven
The Santa Lucia is a wooden houseboat situated in the backwaters of Goa.
This floating hotel of sorts has three bedrooms with individual bathrooms and modern amenities.
The two patios on the upper deck and lobby allow you to enjoy the views in privacy.
The lobby also becomes the dining area where you can enjoy the food prepared by the staff.
You can take an afternoon or evening cruise with up to ten people that includes lunch
or dinner and enjoy a range of activities from line fishing to bird watching to swimming.
They also offer an overnight cruise where you can catch your own fish for dinner.
You might even get lucky and spot a dolphin or a crocodile.
Number Six
This houseboat was built by Bonnie and her boat builder friend, Denis.
The boat is built on five pontoons that are designed to provide flotation while still
taking on some water to keep it weighed down for stability.
It is fully insulated and has a wood-burning fireplace to provide heat in winter.
They installed a deep cycle marine battery that provides twelve-Volt power for the lights,
bilge pump, and navigation lights.
For refrigeration, Bonnie uses a cooler with ice.
The main floor has a kitchen with a sink for doing dishes and a butane stove, a waterless
composting toilet, dining room, and living room.
Upstairs there is a loft with a grill floor that allows heat to rise.
For the best view imaginable, the loft leads to a rooftop patio with gorgeous views across
the Gatineau River.
Number Five
For more than 25 years the Lil’ Hobo has been one of Catamaran Cruisers' most popular
models.
Famous for its 2-for-1 functionality, it trailers as an RV to your favorite campsite and cruises
to a secluded cove for your next houseboat adventure.
Unlike the other trailer able boats on this list, the Lil’ Hobo does not have an integrated
trailer.
The dining table and couch fold down to beds to sleep 4.
The bathroom has a handheld shower and an incinerator toilet.
The galley has a propane stove next to a small sink.
A small microwave hangs above the range and a refrigerator is tucked between the sink
and bathroom.
The integrated slide from the upper sundeck and fold-down ladder from the rear deck allows
for all types of fun on the water.
Number Four
This modern water villa, by +31ARCHITECTS, is designed to maximize the relationship between
the living area and the water, characterized by a glass façade made up of sliding doors
that offer an unobstructed view of the Amstel.
A floating terrace is moored along the length of the villa, with the floor extended out
from the inside to make the living area feel larger.
There are three sunscreens integrated into the roof, that extend over the terrace with
the push of a button to provide shade on sunny days.
A floating staircase leads to the basement where the bedrooms and bathrooms are located.
A window placed next to the staircase allows light to flow into the basement.
To give depth on the pier side, there is a pattern of holes in the façade.
The negative space in this pattern creates the house number which is illuminated at night
by a large LED panel.
Number Three
Designed by Harbor Cottage Houseboats in Somerset, Kentucky, this tiny houseboat is just over
400 square feet, but packs in a lot of full-sized amenities.
The kitchen is fitted with an island and necessary household amenities.
The master bedroom fits a king-sized bed, and guests can make themselves at home in
the lower stateroom.
The bathroom makes owners feel like they're living large in a small space with a bathtub
and full-sized vanity.
With two porches and a 400-square-foot roof deck, this tiny houseboat has enough space
for all your summer entertaining needs.
The low prices of these small houseboats make living or vacationing in places like Seattle
or the Florida Keys much more attainable.
Number Two
Designed by BYTR architecten, ParkArk provides an intimate atmosphere along with the experience
of living on the water and views of the park.
A skylight offers a view of the treetops and the roof terrace provides views of the park.
On either side are the living and dining room, accessible from the open hall, which is raised
one step to give extra ceiling height.
The façade consists of multiple materials, giving a unique appearance.
The copper sheets at the bottom nearly touch the water, making the boat's reflection appear
to be an extension of the façade.
The external staircase connecting to the roof terrace continues the design pattern of the
interior, creating the atmosphere of an outdoor room.
While not visible from the outside, the houseboat has drain pipes at every corner for more even
weight distribution.
This carefully balanced design adds aesthetic value to this public place.
Number One
The Sealander, distributed by German company Sealander, is a small, amphibious camper.
The hull is formed from reinforced fiberglass made to withstand the elements, while the
chassis features full zinc galvanization for corrosion resistance.
It weighs about 1,100 pounds allowing even a small SUV to pull it to your favorite camping
spot.
The interior features full reconfigurability and is made from a molded plastic allowing
for easy cleanup.
It goes from a dinette-focused layout to comfortable sleeping quarters in minutes.
Sealander’s design supplies an acrylic glass hatch and panoramic side panels, stainless
steel hardware with corrosion-resistant finishes and a convertible, fiberglass-reinforced polyester
roof that zips into place.
In “boat mode” an electric motor propels the Sealander through the water and a foldable
swim ladder makes it a great base for swimming expeditions.
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