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A Live-In Kitchen on a Houseboat in Amsterdam
When a couple in Amsterdam decided to upgrade their residence from a small houseboat to a larger one, they sought a design that...
Stay in a Modern Houseboat in Berlin With Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Set on Lake Rummelsburg is a modern floating home that features wraparound windows, offering spectacular views of Berlin.
Snatch Up This Darling Seattle Houseboat For $275K
Recently renovated, this 212-square-foot houseboat currently docked in Seattle can be your cozy getaway.
Kick Back in This Tiny, Solar-Powered Houseboat For $61K
Compact in size—yet big on comfort—this well-crafted micro-home is a luxurious way to experience the water.
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We’re swooning over this 58-foot canal boat, which can even go completely off-grid.
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If being surrounded by water puts you in a good mood, then a modern houseboat may be your perfect escape.
An Adorable Houseboat Named “Turnip” Sets Sail in Seattle
Listed at $190,000, this tiny vessel named after a root vegetable amplifies nautical living with colorful, quirky quarters.
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Docked in Copenhagen's Teglholmen harbor, this floating home combines nautical and industrial inspiration.
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Stealth storage and a color palette borrowed from nature lets this Australian houseboat live larger than its 495 square feet.
A Pint-Sized Houseboat Provides a Peaceful Refuge for a Budapest Couple
Two city-dwellers find respite aboard a 65-square-foot floating home on Eastern Hungary’s Lake Tisza.
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The unforgettably colorful exterior hides a calming and contemporary interior.
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An Amsterdam architect looks to Japanese culture when designing a floating home for his family.
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Currently moored in Gosport in Southern England, the former coal barge has been totally transformed for waterfront living.
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In recent years, there's a been a surge of interest in floating homes for many reasons—mainly because they can be easily adapted...