Woman Living on a Charming Tiny Houseboat in All 4 Seasons

Woman Living on a Charming Tiny Houseboat in All 4 Seasons - Full Tour & How It Works

9 місяців тому

Kate has been living full-time on this super charming tiny houseboat since 2020. In this video, she shares a full tour of her home on the water, as well as her experience as a liveaboard in a marina, including some of the challenges, the monthly expenses, the incredible community, the renovations and maintenance, how the systems work, and more!
You can follow and find out more about Kate on Instagram at My Little Houseboat:
/ mylittlehouseboat
The house boat is approximately 550-600 square feet, and includes the main level and the loft bedroom. Kate's houseboat is connected to city water and hydro electricity, and she has a septic tank for waste. She also has a high-speed internet connection at the dock which allows her to work from home.
Living on a boat year-round in Canada is not easy because of the harsh winters so to prevent ice from forming around her home, Kate has several bubblers installed around the pontoons that prevent the water from freezing. She also has a heat trace line to prevent her water line from freezing and she heats her home with a mix of the wood stove and electric wall heaters.
You can follow and find out more about Kate on Instagram at My Little Houseboat:
/ mylittlehouseboat
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@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about Kate and her houseboat here: instagram.com/mylittlehouseboat/

@linsylar7649 9 місяців тому

I've been loving the idea of a house boat or house on water, but could you maybe do an episode on the potential risk of extreme weather's effect on house boats? Like if I'm buying one now is extreme weather and the rising sea level going to be a problem down the line? Great video as always.

@lisam.4686 9 місяців тому

Where is this located? Toronto?

@user-rj1ed3ij5s 9 місяців тому

😊

@ms.construed1305 9 місяців тому

So no comment on cost of anything? 1k-10k/ month? What…a waste of time and lacking in the most important information.

@VC-mo5yg 9 місяців тому

@@lisam.4686Yup, the gorgeous and mighty Tdot❤

@patriciacole9106 9 місяців тому

The price of living a life like this is still a mystery. Really nice house boat. Just wish they where more open about cost.

@emesssea 9 місяців тому

Yah, I wouldn’t be surprised if this cost just as much as a typical suburban McMansion

@randyhilton6629 9 місяців тому

A google search for marinas in Toronto will give you a good idea of costs. Usually, costs are per foot or slip size, whichever is more. I lived on a small sailboat for 12 years.

@5DNRG 9 місяців тому

@@randyhilton6629true...as well as maintenance of the vessel itself esp underwater work.

@randyhilton6629 9 місяців тому

@@5DNRG Yes. She didn't mention a motor, so don't know if she would need a tow or not to haul it out.

@Sabbathissaturday 9 місяців тому

You know the old saying…if you have to ask you can’t afford it. I’m guessing it’s astronomical. I couldn’t afford it. Love my doublewide trailer on 10 acres in the high desert. 😂❤

@johnjanota7724 4 місяці тому

so impressed with her taste in her furnishing the houseboat. very elegant.

@ExploringAlternatives 4 місяці тому

Thanks! Happy you enjoyed the houseboat tour :)

@eddiewalker7252 9 місяців тому

She really made that kayak dismount look a lot easier than it is!

@brood5184 8 місяців тому

Well when you do it daily/multiple times a day Im sure it gets real straightforward lol

@tslee8236 8 місяців тому

It is easier when you weigh less. 😂

@auntylinda7640 8 місяців тому

She is very practiced😊

@bridgwll 6 місяців тому

⁠@@auntylinda7640not practiced enough, she should be wearing a safety vest.

@MyTube4Utoo 5 місяців тому

@@bridgwll She's probably not paranoid and knows how to swim, and since she was only going about 12 feet out for demonstration purposes......

@carriepadgett2743 8 місяців тому

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate those cats living their best lives 😂

@Johnbright6272 8 місяців тому

Hello how are you doing today

@CuzmicTarot 6 місяців тому

Cause That They are ❤😂

@jesterday2222 6 місяців тому

you think so?

@fmtkey9716 5 місяців тому

😂

@zander7671 3 місяці тому

I think the owners playing Russian Roulette with their lives by letting them roam freely wherever they want. What did she say when she opens up the door and they go wandering outside stay safe, I hope you survive!?!

@PillowHairBlog 9 місяців тому

I love how subjective the word "small" is... This houseboat is huge!! The kitchen and bathroom are either same size or larger than most of the Copenhagen/Oslo/Stockholm apartments :D Understanding subjectivity is very important...

@ronjas 9 місяців тому

Was thinking the same 😁 this is massive

@misst.e.a.187 9 місяців тому

Same in the UK. The kitchen was perfect. She could hang some useful shelving, if she's feeling deprived

@pdq5465 9 місяців тому

I was thinking the same thing. My condo apartment, in Mississauga (abuts Toronto) is smaller than this houseboat. As you say, everything is relative. This home is lovely.

@ayb480 9 місяців тому

Yeah, her bathroom is the same size as mine and I live in a house on land. That is not a small bathroom, it's normal size.

@lovelyblondeblu 9 місяців тому

Yes! I live in a van!! Lol

@shiralleehaggart72 9 місяців тому

This is a beautiful home. The whole place has such a calm feel to it and Kate's cats complete the ambient atmosphere. Absolutely gorgeous.

@cupidok2768 9 місяців тому

This is. Beautiful. What country is this. How can i move here

@johnair1 9 місяців тому

Nov 2020 so like a Pandemic getaway place sort of at that time

@judylloyd7901 6 місяців тому

@@cupidok2768 Canada

@cupidok2768 6 місяців тому

@@judylloyd7901 is he single. Plz marry me so i can live in canada

@sheilaenglish9738 9 місяців тому

I was so shocked when I realized that your home is firstly in Canada and then secondly in Scarborough. I had no idea there was this kind of living so near Toronto. You made quite a find! Beautiful, peaceful home for you and the kitties.

@houndsofvalor 9 місяців тому

Thanks for sharing this. I was wondering where it is. I’m disappointed the video does not say where the houseboat is, nor discuss the costs.

@aramyth 6 місяців тому

Yeah, what the heck? Why isn't there more living options like this? How do people get lucky enough to find it?!

@pasqualinamichelaconsiglio9391 Місяць тому

Bluffer's Park Marina. The playhouses were originally built for the Olympics.

@mfitzburger5137 Місяць тому

@@aramyth Parents. Many boomers in Ontario acquired multimillion properties for a pittance back in their day.

@ghostgirl6970 9 місяців тому

Lived on a Sundance housebarge (42 x 16, 2 br 1 ba) in NY for 8 years, until our firstborn was 3 and we had another one on the way. Loved the community and the fun of telling people about it. Do not miss the ramp from the parking lot down to the docks, particularly in the winter while pregnant. This is beautiful!

@patriniacopeland6891 9 місяців тому

Such a beautiful home. The key is being neat, clean, organized, and clutter free, which she definitely is!!!! I am so impressed.

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

Thanks for watching :) :)

@mx.notyourbusiness8693 7 місяців тому

Except for the plants and cats it just looke sterile and lifeless to me, like those alternative homes that are just for selling.

@paula...sister1of12 9 місяців тому

What a beautiful home! Love it!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

It really is a beautiful home, thanks for watching :)

@cherylcain890 9 місяців тому

What a way to live! This is absolutely gorgeous, you have decorated it beautifully. I would definitely live in a place like this, lucky girl! The windows in your kitchen and loft make the space seem twice as large, I agree about your deck space off of the bedroom. What a beautiful area to sit and plan the next stages of your life. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!

@lindaberg9960 8 місяців тому

❤Lovely home. Adorable kitties. I could live here easily.

@stephanieburns4560 9 місяців тому

We lived in a very similar houseboat in Sausalito. It's so funny, Kate's even in a different country, different climate & everything she said is exactly the same as our experience. Ours was 450 sf (very similar design!). Thank you for showing the world so well what it's like! Beautiful video and boat!

@TheBohemianStyle 9 місяців тому

We have been there and the neighbours are close but they are respectful to give space and privacy. We were looking to live there but nothing was available when we looked. We found all the owners are friendly and kind that they allowed us to walk through. I wish we had better luck to have a home there.

@lindabuck2777 9 місяців тому

Where is this please🙏🏻❤️

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

It’s near Toronto, Ontario, Canada

@DawnOldham 9 місяців тому

This was such a beautiful home and to have it on water is the icing on the cake. She has such an elegant way of decorating, and being able to kayak so conveniently adds to the beauty. Call me impressed!

@Capt1021 9 місяців тому

I don’t think I have ever used the word Envy wow you are living my dream. Please enjoy it to the Max as I live Vicariously through You ❤

@lalalulu17 8 місяців тому

This lady is really living the life 😍

@micheleosullivan4430 9 місяців тому

Stunning design and beautiful!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

Thank you! 😊

@briana14333 9 місяців тому

So now I need a house boat! So cute 🥰

@hevlev766 9 місяців тому

😹

@joyannesloan8384 9 місяців тому

We've got a lot in common 😂

@cariwaldick4898 9 місяців тому

I'm thinking that, too. Maybe in a warmer climate, so it wouldn't freeze.

@briana14333 9 місяців тому

@@cariwaldick4898 oh definitely!

@staceyroberts3468 9 місяців тому

Houseboats can tend to look dark and dreary or very mobile home like. This home is light, bright, modern and gorgeous 💕💕💕💕

@esthermitchell646 9 місяців тому

What a peaceful-looking place you have. Just looking at it makes me wish I was living there. It is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your dream home.

@debbieidi5517 9 місяців тому

What a beautiful home! Full of light, and beautifully decorated, with lovely views. I particularly like the upstairs deck. I’m envious!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

So happy you enjoyed the tour, thanks for leaving a comment 😁😁

@Jchathe 9 місяців тому

I could easily live there, it's beautiful!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

We could definitely see ourselves living there too! It looks so peaceful 🙂

@jayfielding1333 9 місяців тому

She's fabulous, the houseboat is incredible and the location is gorgeous.

@arunachulashiva 9 місяців тому

Absolutely gorgeous. Such a cozy, scenic home. Thank you for sharing.

@aldralee 9 місяців тому

What a peaceful and beautiful home. Her design choices are gorgeous!

@XRP747E 9 місяців тому

So organised. So incredibly pretty. I think a lot of viewers are probably drooling now. The cats? I'm in love. ❤

@mai_world 9 місяців тому

OMG!!! I want to live on a houseboat! I'd have no idea of how & get seasick w/ my luck, but this is so beautiful & relaxing. Amazing job!!!

@dondevries1080 9 місяців тому

What a beautiful home. The lifestyle and sense of community sound amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us!

@gardentours 9 місяців тому

That deck is absolutely amazing. Almost in the trees with lots of plants, the cat loves it as well. I have a garden with a tiny house in it and I would like to have a roof terrace on it but I still have to save some money for that project 😉 It looks very cosy with the outdoor patio set.

@DavidRobert-re3me 8 місяців тому

Hello how are you doing today😊

@dianajones8598 9 місяців тому

You have a lovely home 🏡.

@kassandra5449 9 місяців тому

Wow, that's really a wonderful home and the interior is especially and cozy. Great place on water and fantastic views. Amazing! Thank the sympathy lady for presenting her precious little pearl. Good luck to you! 🍀🤗❤️👌🙏😉

@lisamalcolm6916 9 місяців тому

Absolutely Gorgeous! Such a beautiful home on the water , every detail of the home is so thoughtful and I Love the Bathtub!

@mariatrining4083 9 місяців тому

Such a lovely home. So bright and open. Beautiful views!

@kelliesmith4068 9 місяців тому

Having grown up on the Great Lakes, this would be a dream come true for me! Thank you vfor sharing your home! 😊

@mytube-10 9 місяців тому

I loved this tour! ❤❤❤ I didn't want it to end! I am envious!

@MT-. 9 місяців тому

Wow! That living room space is giving me decor inspiration. The clean lines, bright & airy, the white tone offset by the wooden accents is so refreshing. I am not a fan of being on water but in that space...I would live there! 💗

@GregCurtin45 9 місяців тому

A really nice home with a functional kitchen. Appreciate the realistic details of water front life. It's hard to put a price on privacy but it is always worth it. Thank you #MyLittleHouseboat for allowing us a peek into your home.

@GG-qy2wy 9 місяців тому

Wow!! Love, love this houseboat! It's gorgeously decorated, light, bright, and the back patio is perfect!! I could happily live here! Kudos to the owner! Happy life!👍☀️😊

@juditate111 9 місяців тому

Lovely. You obviously know exactly what you are doing, and I am very impressed with your organization and the preparation you put into this lifestyle. You seem very happy with the choices you have made, and I hope you will be safe and happy for many years to come.

@daisukishikamaru4920 9 місяців тому

Love how she considered mitigating the issues that could come up due to the changing outdoor elements! Lovely home. 😊

@carltongirl95 9 місяців тому

Oh goodness what a beautiful place to live and those view's are so relaxing...well done your home is stunning 💜🇦🇺

@DavidRobert-re3me 8 місяців тому

Hello how are you doing today😊

@ForeverEclectic 9 місяців тому

What a beautiful space. I love how those burners rest on top of that thin slab of wood. I barely noticed them. Loving this tranquil home.👍

@calvinsmyth 9 місяців тому

Oh, so charming! Of all the many tinies that I have seen, this immediately appealed to my sense of style and heart the most.

@janedarc7731 9 місяців тому

Love, love, LOVE this home! So light and airy🥰

@CruisingTheCut 9 місяців тому

Wow! I love it all - gorgeous houseboat, perfect location, lovely lifestyle. And cats 😍! Just splendid.

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

Thanks David!!! Hope you’re doing well 🤗

@shawnsellars4285 9 місяців тому

love your videos to David!

@CruisingTheCut 9 місяців тому

@@shawnsellars4285😀😀😀👍👍

@lysan1445 9 місяців тому

What a lovely little houseboat! This would be my favourite setup: a houseboat and a kayak.

@JustAroundTheCornerUK 9 місяців тому

An absolutely beautiful house. Can just imagine enjoying that deck on a warm summers evening.

@oldgloryhillfarmturtlewoma9132 9 місяців тому

Beautiful little houseboat. I could 100% do this if it was on a lake with no one else around. I could never have any kind of house in that close proximity to other houses. I like people, I just don’t want to live with them. I’ve lived at least 60 of my nearly 80 years on acreage in the country or in the mountains. But that is an absolute darling of a houseboat, and your taste is impeccable.

@garyneilson3075 Місяць тому

That was meant to read.. Coastal... Wilderness of course.....

@FreshAir1 9 місяців тому

Waterside desk....to be able to say that! Your chosen colors & decorating along with the natural light gives you a clean, crisp, open zen-like home. Congrats! 💙💙💙💙💙

@user-ov6tj9fh2o 8 місяців тому

What a peaceful and beautiful home. Her design choices are gorgeous!. Such a lovely home. So bright and open. Beautiful views!.

@cajuncustomizedexcursions7064 8 місяців тому

Wow, what a beautiful houseboat! Kate did an amazing job with all the details! A perfect place to call home!!!

@oceanwonders 9 місяців тому

Good lord, that filming is very well done.

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

Thanks so much! We were trying something a bit new filming in s-log 3 and we’re happy with the results 😁

@janinafisher101 9 місяців тому

Not an inexpensive lifestyle, but so charming. I used to have the exact same style table that folds out and seats a multitude! So convenient that it folds up so small. This is a beautiful small home!

@Sibrena001 9 місяців тому

I love this! I am such a water girl and living is a place like that seems absolutely magical to me. ❤️

@badger9156 7 місяців тому

Kate this is a lovely, bright and cosy space (especially with the fire in the winter). And so many decks, you can move around throughout the day following the sun (as I’m sure the cats do). Thanks for sharing your gorgeous home ❤

@kelleyhawk6595 9 місяців тому

I love it! Would have to have dark curtains, (have light sensitivity). Being on a boat wouldn’t bother me being that close to other boat homes. It just seems different than being that close in a house. 🤷‍♀️

@CorpseBride64 9 місяців тому

This is very charming and quite pretty! Only drawback that I can see, is neighbors are too close for comfort.

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

The neighbours do seem pretty close but maybe you get used to it…might even be fun if they all get along. Thanks for checking out the video 🙂

@marisamoeller1718 8 місяців тому

What an exquisite houseboat! It is decorated so lovely, with everything looking so light and airy! Just beautiful!

@bscott1112 9 місяців тому

Absolutely love the deck off of the bedroom 😍. Looks like such a relaxing spot to enjoy a book or just take in the scenery.

@alwaabdrashid8644 9 місяців тому

That's a very pretty and cozy houseboat. The interior looks something from a magazine. You're very good at decorating Kate. I would love trying out living in a houseboat.

@victoriag2391 9 місяців тому

Looks like a pretty enchanted life, but also authentic. Thanks for sharing!

@lisag1651 9 місяців тому

Such a great house!!!! Just perfect!!! So glad you are so happy there.

@reginaelizabethbrown1963 9 місяців тому

Thank you for the lovely tour of your charming houseboat.

@sherylbridle9158 9 місяців тому

The most beautiful home on water or land for that matter,that I have seen. The design decor colour and outdoor areas are a dream. You have done a fabulous job with your new style home. I imagine it's your dream come true❤❤

@JD-jp2fw 9 місяців тому

Thanks for showing me a life I didn't know I wanted! Absolutely beautiful.

@patallen3287 9 місяців тому

This is a beautiful home, cozy, bright and airy. She has decorated it beautifully. I love all the different shades of white and the pops of green and colorful art.

@ashleyhall6098 8 місяців тому

This is my dream 😭 living on the water, kayaking right from your own deck...absolutely awesome.

@innag6888 2 місяці тому

the water is polluted af tho

@ashleyhall6098 2 місяці тому

@innag6888 everything in the world is polluted.

@callydecherd4086 9 місяців тому

this is amazing !!

@booboobearbaby 9 місяців тому

The mooring fee alone is a mortgage in itself, not cheap at all, I know where this is and right now on MLS, have a couple of listings as well. It's definitely a lifestyle by choice.

@seavee141 9 місяців тому

The interiors are so beautiful, the materials are STUNNING

@catsrus2890 9 місяців тому

It is so beautiful! I absolutely love it and the cats too!😸

@RobVespa 9 місяців тому

What an absolutely gorgeous house(boat) and community! I'm jealous. Many of the other smaller homes glimpsed in the video interest me, as well.

@michsburea8517 9 місяців тому

Beautiful cats and gorgeous home. Thank you for sharing.💕🙏

@nickiphillips7347 9 місяців тому

What a beautiful use of space and light!!

@Kmrc1213 9 місяців тому

Wow, just adorable, what a blessing that you found it!

@andrealinda6069 9 місяців тому

Her cats look so happy there.

@DavidRobert-re3me 8 місяців тому

Hello how are you doing today😊😊

@annadillon8531 9 місяців тому

Such a beautiful, cozy home!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 місяців тому

Thanks for watching 😁

@dougsweldingfabrication953 8 місяців тому

Absolutely gorgeous little home. It's perfect in so many ways. I could really imagine living like that. I'd love more details

@carolewarrenrealtor 9 місяців тому

Wow, the living area opens up into this spacious and luxurious space with wood stove 😉 (what a surprise). Love the look of your home ... so bright and filled with lots of light. Very inviting, cozy and great intimate areas to unwind 😊

@kathybrandt6060 9 місяців тому

Oh, that looks like the lifestyle for me. What a beautiful little home.

@pama.4849 9 місяців тому

What a great location. She has beautiful views everywhere. Love her decks. It is a beautiful home and her cloud bookcase is a beautiful accent piece.

@ParadoxKismet 9 місяців тому

I agree with what she said --- magical. Such a dreamy little home. Lovely. She laid everything out very well.

@karenstanislaw8912 9 місяців тому

A spirit and a sensibility well realized. Continued enjoyment, Kate.

@christinachiew3156 8 місяців тому

Beautiful decorated house boat! Very inspiring with how neat, clean, organized & clutter free!

@soniadavies6220 9 місяців тому

This is absolutely lovely!!! Thank you!

@tracym2164 9 місяців тому

Kate, your space is so beautifully decorated! I, too, would love to live on the water in this way. There are not many places in Canada where you can do so. You are fortunate to have found such a great spot and community.

@pippas5808 9 місяців тому

Kate, your home is so beautiful - thank you for sharing it with us.

@Laughing-doves 9 місяців тому

The house boat is gorgeous and absolutely perfect.

@lindaondovcsik9714 9 місяців тому

I love your houseboat......your home! It's so pretty and seems to meet your needs! I've always wondered what it would be like to live in a houseboat! Thank you for allowing me to tour your home! Again, very nice and serene! ❤❤

@debj8169 9 місяців тому

Beautiful light and airy yet warm and cozy. Love this!!

@cherylalt101 9 місяців тому

Gorgeous home! Thanks for sharing. I loved all the info Kate gave about living on a houseboat. You're a very lucky woman kate!

@elizabethmyers1328 9 місяців тому

What a beautiful home! thank you for sharing!!! I love it.

@-Scotty 9 місяців тому

I could live there, what a stunning little home you have created. Thankyou for sharing, you kept saying 'us' , therefore I wish you both all the very best life has to offer.

@lorijohnston4311 9 місяців тому

What an absolutely beautiful home! (And beautiful kitties). I feel relaxed just watching this home (and life) tour.

@skehleben7699 9 місяців тому

What a lovely, peaceful home!

@markdowney620 9 місяців тому

Amazing houseboat/tree house loft, place is just soo tranquil and picturesque away the busyness of the world, I would take this place any day than a big beachside house, really living on your own terms well done