Woman Living on a Charming Tiny Houseboat in All 4 Seasons - Full Tour & How It Works
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2023
- 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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Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about Kate and her houseboat here:
instagram.com/mylittlehouseboat/
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.
Where is this located? Toronto?
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So no comment on cost of anything? 1k-10k/ month? What…a waste of time and lacking in the most important information.
@@lisam.4686Yup, the gorgeous and mighty Tdot❤
The price of living a life like this is still a mystery. Really nice house boat. Just wish they where more open about cost.
Yah, I wouldn’t be surprised if this cost just as much as a typical suburban McMansion
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.
@@randyhilton6629true...as well as maintenance of the vessel itself esp underwater work.
@@5DNRG Yes. She didn't mention a motor, so don't know if she would need a tow or not to haul it out.
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. 😂❤
so impressed with her taste in her furnishing the houseboat. very elegant.
Thanks! Happy you enjoyed the houseboat tour :)
She really made that kayak dismount look a lot easier than it is!
Well when you do it daily/multiple times a day Im sure it gets real straightforward lol
It is easier when you weigh less. 😂
She is very practiced😊
@@auntylinda7640not practiced enough, she should be wearing a safety vest.
@@bridgwll She's probably not paranoid and knows how to swim, and since she was only going about 12 feet out for demonstration purposes......
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.
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.
Yeah, what the heck? Why isn't there more living options like this? How do people get lucky enough to find it?!
Bluffer's Park Marina. The playhouses were originally built for the Olympics.
@@aramyth Parents. Many boomers in Ontario acquired multimillion properties for a pittance back in their day.
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.
This is. Beautiful. What country is this. How can i move here
Nov 2020 so like a Pandemic getaway place sort of at that time
@@cupidok2768
Canada
@@judylloyd7901 is he single. Plz marry me so i can live in canada
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...
Was thinking the same 😁 this is massive
Same in the UK. The kitchen was perfect. She could hang some useful shelving, if she's feeling deprived
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.
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.
Yes! I live in a van!! Lol
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate those cats living their best lives 😂
Hello how are you doing today
Cause That They are ❤😂
you think so?
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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!?!
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!
What a beautiful home! Love it!
It really is a beautiful home, thanks for watching :)
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!
This lady is really living the life 😍
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!
❤Lovely home. Adorable kitties. I could live here easily.
Such a beautiful home. The key is being neat, clean, organized, and clutter free, which she definitely is!!!! I am so impressed.
Thanks for watching :) :)
Except for the plants and cats it just looke sterile and lifeless to me, like those alternative homes that are just for selling.
Stunning design and beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
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!
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 ❤
So now I need a house boat! So cute 🥰
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We've got a lot in common 😂
I'm thinking that, too. Maybe in a warmer climate, so it wouldn't freeze.
@@cariwaldick4898 oh definitely!
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.
Where is this please🙏🏻❤️
It’s near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This is like paradise
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.
So organised. So incredibly pretty. I think a lot of viewers are probably drooling now. The cats? I'm in love. ❤
What a beautiful home! Full of light, and beautifully decorated, with lovely views. I particularly like the upstairs deck. I’m envious!
So happy you enjoyed the tour, thanks for leaving a comment 😁😁
She's fabulous, the houseboat is incredible and the location is gorgeous.
Houseboats can tend to look dark and dreary or very mobile home like. This home is light, bright, modern and gorgeous 💕💕💕💕
Such a lovely home. So bright and open. Beautiful views!
I could easily live there, it's beautiful!
We could definitely see ourselves living there too! It looks so peaceful 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous. Such a cozy, scenic home. Thank you for sharing.
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.
What a peaceful and beautiful home. Her design choices are gorgeous!
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.
Hello how are you doing today😊
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!!!
It is so beautiful! I absolutely love it and the cats too!😸
You have a lovely home 🏡.
Having grown up on the Great Lakes, this would be a dream come true for me! Thank you vfor sharing your home! 😊
I loved this tour! ❤❤❤ I didn't want it to end! I am envious!
Wow, what a beautiful houseboat! Kate did an amazing job with all the details! A perfect place to call home!!!
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.
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.
That was meant to read.. Coastal... Wilderness of course.....
Thank you for the lovely tour of your charming houseboat.
Absolutely Gorgeous! Such a beautiful home on the water , every detail of the home is so thoughtful and I Love the Bathtub!
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!👍☀️😊
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.👍
What a wonderful home you have created! I love it! It's gorgeous!
This is absolutely lovely!!! Thank you!
What a lovely little houseboat! This would be my favourite setup: a houseboat and a kayak.
this is amazing !!
Absolutely love the deck off of the bedroom 😍. Looks like such a relaxing spot to enjoy a book or just take in the scenery.
Wow, just adorable, what a blessing that you found it!
Wow! I love it all - gorgeous houseboat, perfect location, lovely lifestyle. And cats 😍! Just splendid.
Thanks David!!! Hope you’re doing well 🤗
love your videos to David!
@@shawnsellars4285😀😀😀👍👍
Oh goodness what a beautiful place to live and those view's are so relaxing...well done your home is stunning 💜🇦🇺
Hello how are you doing today😊
"i work from home and this is my water side desk wit hthe whisky".. i love it hahah
Such a great house!!!! Just perfect!!! So glad you are so happy there.
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! 💙💙💙💙💙
Good lord, that filming is very well done.
Thanks so much! We were trying something a bit new filming in s-log 3 and we’re happy with the results 😁
What a beautiful home! thank you for sharing!!! I love it.
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! 🍀🤗❤️👌🙏😉
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!
Looks like a pretty enchanted life, but also authentic. Thanks for sharing!
Love how she considered mitigating the issues that could come up due to the changing outdoor elements! Lovely home. 😊
What a beautiful home. The lifestyle and sense of community sound amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Beautiful cats and gorgeous home. Thank you for sharing.💕🙏
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.
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! ❤❤
Absolutely gorgeous little home. It's perfect in so many ways. I could really imagine living like that. I'd love more details
Thanks for showing me a life I didn't know I wanted! Absolutely beautiful.
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❤❤
really beautiful. it looks so calm and peaceful! Congrats :)
An absolutely beautiful house. Can just imagine enjoying that deck on a warm summers evening.
Oh, that looks like the lifestyle for me. What a beautiful little home.
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.
Beautiful decorated house boat! Very inspiring with how neat, clean, organized & clutter free!
Oh, so charming! Of all the many tinies that I have seen, this immediately appealed to my sense of style and heart the most.
Her cats look so happy there.
Hello how are you doing today😊😊
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. 🤷♀️
Love, love, LOVE this home! So light and airy🥰
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.
Beautiful light and airy yet warm and cozy. Love this!!
What a lovely, peaceful home!
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 ❤
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.
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 😊
I LOVE YOUR HOME‼️Thanks for the tour😊The views you have out your windows are so great‼️The stairs ad loft are sooo awesome too‼️Your deck is amazing‼️
What a beautiful use of space and light!!
A spirit and a sensibility well realized. Continued enjoyment, Kate.
This is very charming and quite pretty! Only drawback that I can see, is neighbors are too close for comfort.
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 🙂
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.
Gorgeous home! Thanks for sharing. I loved all the info Kate gave about living on a houseboat. You're a very lucky woman kate!
Such a beautiful, cozy home!
Thanks for watching 😁
What a beautiful home and such a Sanctuary. The peace and quiet is worth the extra work. Thanks for sharing your home.
What a beautiful person she is! I just love people with attitudes like hers. Love that she’s so happy.
Kate has a good positive soul, what a perfect spot in the world for her to find!
Kate you have a lovely home. It is so tastefully decorated and at one with nature. I love water and you have got the best of both worlds being near to a city and nature.
A very stylish, elegant home that has everything one person can choose.
Besides the beautiful inside decoration, which definitely is lovely, I especially appreciate the three outside spaces where Kate can relax, watch nature, and, of course, kayaking - that's the best part of it.
Somehow, alternatives are always more appealing to me than traditional housing!
What an exquisite houseboat! It is decorated so lovely, with everything looking so light and airy! Just beautiful!
What a stunning home! It’s absolutely beautiful.
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! 💗
What a peaceful and beautiful home. Her design choices are gorgeous!. Such a lovely home. So bright and open. Beautiful views!.
Wow, what a lovely sanctuary!
I love it!!! 😍❤️