A Funky Beach Home Made From Old Streetcars

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июл 2015
  • www.houzz.com/ideabooks/458495...
    Streetcars carried passengers through the streets of Santa Cruz until 1926, when they were decommissioned and replaced by buses. So what happened to the streetcars? Mary and Gerhard Ringel know exactly where two are. They currently live inside them. www.houzztv.com
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  • @HouzzTV
    @HouzzTV  4 года назад +5

    Learn more about this unique home here: www.houzz.com/houzz-tv/houzz-tv-see-a-funky-beach-home-made-from-old-streetcars-stshtvvw-vt~45849549?vm=list

  • @Indianinthemachine
    @Indianinthemachine 8 лет назад +78

    A beautiful couple and home filled with love.

  • @vickystevenson1814
    @vickystevenson1814 8 лет назад +54

    I fight depression, and in my mind I kinda see everything in life grey....but when I saw your beauitful home ....it was full of life...and fun.and it made me "HAPPY "and smile..😉👍💕

  • @aanon5716
    @aanon5716 7 лет назад +67

    what a genius idea with the ceiling stain glass with lights! absolutely beautiful.very nicely done.

  • @leeyongyongyong
    @leeyongyongyong 7 лет назад +75

    How love how passionate she is when she's talking about their house :)

  • @flower2364
    @flower2364 8 лет назад +52

    It's beautiful and you have every right to be proud. I'd live in it in a heartbeat....Truly well done.

  • @Winda25
    @Winda25 7 лет назад +58

    such a nice couple and beautiful soulful home! Watching smiling )

  • @JusticeAmbassador
    @JusticeAmbassador 4 года назад +4

    Love that this couple defined and decided to live their best humble, unique, fabulous live.

  • @beasaroze5596
    @beasaroze5596 8 лет назад +10

    A streetcar called FANTASTIC! I LOVE the colorful design.

  • @zetacon4
    @zetacon4 7 лет назад +11

    This home is the most beautifully decorated and styled home I have seen. What a true delight.

  • @deezie78
    @deezie78 8 лет назад +43

    What a fantastic place to live!!! love the colors and decorating. Love love love***

  • @antonioginez5994
    @antonioginez5994 8 лет назад +12

    I love everything inside the house, so colorful, happy and cozy! Awesome! I just love it all. God bless you both. The lady is so sweet.

  • @zarahp2098
    @zarahp2098 8 лет назад +32

    So unique, fun and happy! Love it. Congrats on a fab home, guys! :)

  • @masonkim7
    @masonkim7 7 лет назад +48

    damn... she feels like a really happy content person.
    I wonder if I'll ever be like that in my life.

    • @alisondawson3421
      @alisondawson3421 7 лет назад

      I wonder the exact same thing myself. Would kill for a place like this. Well, maybe not kill.......xoxox

    • @RememberTheTrees
      @RememberTheTrees 7 лет назад +2

      I hope so.

  • @nariosei4765
    @nariosei4765 8 лет назад +14

    Probably the most beautiful home I've ever seen! Love!!!

  • @gramo63
    @gramo63 8 лет назад +15

    This is an unusual but fantastic "empty nester" home. I love you guys! You are what America is all about!!! Be happy and God bless!

  • @Paranormalin416
    @Paranormalin416 7 лет назад +34

    Love it! You did such a beautiful job with it, it's just gorgeous!

  • @daisyflowerchild3159
    @daisyflowerchild3159 7 лет назад +1

    I have watched about ten of these tiny home videos and this is my first comment.............. .I LOVE IT! What really motivates me to pause and type here is you two lovely loving loves.Most couples need another room after 30 years of marriage, it is so heart filling to see how you look at one another. Mary mentions Gerhart and there is genuine feelings in her voice. I live in a 4 bedroom home in Kona and converted my garage into a studio which I rent out. After about a year I hear the tenants starting to get on each others nerves and they move soon after.I have been trying to rent only to singles, but they insist. I wish I could get my next tenants to take a workshop with you two, I'm sure there are edges at times, but the main thing is you stick it out. Keep smiling you two.

  • @LovinLife-pv7op
    @LovinLife-pv7op 8 лет назад +2

    Love the light boxes and the beautiful red rugs!

  • @angelajohnson5728
    @angelajohnson5728 7 лет назад +18

    Here in Dallas, I rode an old trolley that had started out as a trolley in Dallas, then was sold to a bachelor rancher here in Texas, who lived in it for 30 years, then was abandoned for a few years after he died, then some people got together who remembered the old trolley system and how much they had loved it. They set out on a search for the old original cars, and found this one, among others. They bought it and restored it to its original condition, and you can ride it today if you come to Dallas. It's name was and is "Petunia".

  • @dishappywithlife2556
    @dishappywithlife2556 6 лет назад +2

    Wonderful, I lived close to Santa Cruz, I miss the water 💦 .

  • @veronicaelsegood5175
    @veronicaelsegood5175 3 года назад +1

    I keep going back to this and I still love this quirky beach house.

  • @mizzlynng
    @mizzlynng 7 лет назад +3

    So beautiful. It's fits you perfectly. This is most couples dream.

  • @pradogomez8764
    @pradogomez8764 8 лет назад +5

    The house of many colors, loved it so positive

  • @AnnLeiSoCal
    @AnnLeiSoCal 7 лет назад +1

    Wonderful, unique, charming home in Santa Cruz. What's not to love?!

  • @humanconnectionflores
    @humanconnectionflores 4 года назад +1

    Life lifting ,looks like a broken in warm blanket to come home to .thank you for sharing.

  • @carlagarrett3244
    @carlagarrett3244 6 лет назад +2

    I actually remember seeing this house on another video with the original owner that built it up. Your lighting really updated it, and I am glad its uniqueness continues to survive.

  • @hollydayholiday
    @hollydayholiday 7 лет назад +1

    Such a lovely home... the job they did on these street cars is simply amazing!

  • @JJoeisCooking
    @JJoeisCooking 8 лет назад +14

    Really beautiful. Like a work of art.

  • @MsLostnThought
    @MsLostnThought 8 лет назад +4

    My husband and I just took a trip to California for our 15th anniversary in 2014 and drove down the coast. The one place we both really loved the most was Santa Cruz! It's such a wonderful area and the people were so kind. Wish I'd known about this place! I would have loved to have seen it first hand!

  • @KassyAnndra
    @KassyAnndra 8 лет назад +2

    This made my heart leap w/joy! So happy that Claudine's home found more folks to love it up. Yay for tiny/eclectic. Yurt Grrl💖🎪🎸

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid640 5 лет назад +1

    It's beautiful, enjoy your lovely home and time with family. Thank you for sharing your experience,.

  • @ebenaeware2948
    @ebenaeware2948 7 лет назад

    Lovely home. My smile stayed on my face the whole time. What a wonderful space.

  • @maggiebuchanan9369
    @maggiebuchanan9369 7 лет назад

    It's absolutely perfect ! There isn't anything I don't like ! I was blown away when I saw the inside.....The box lights are amazing, the tile floor in the kitchen is awesome and the furniture pieces are beautiful ! You can feel the love the moment you step in the door. If I were your child, I'd hope you'd leave it to me....lol This lovely home is too wonderful not to be handed down. Thank you so much for sharing !

  • @JAchica11
    @JAchica11 8 лет назад +4

    Aww.... what a cute couple! The house is so beautiful and eclectic. I love it!

  • @verBear123
    @verBear123 4 года назад +1

    My favorite place!!! I wish I could enjoy this beautiful house as a guest!!! Very Inspired by it!!!😎👍🏼😍❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @reecebuttercup
    @reecebuttercup 8 лет назад +1

    oh my! This is so cute and if a person were ever depressed I don't believe that they could be in this colorful home. You have made it so cute and so full of love. Hurrah for you both.

  • @michaelo2l
    @michaelo2l 8 лет назад +11

    Beautiful job... looks amazing, well done..

  • @chrisl5206
    @chrisl5206 7 лет назад

    I love this funky little house! It is super colorful and fun. So many amazing little touches that all work together.

  • @janedoe805
    @janedoe805 3 года назад

    I absolutely love your home and Gerhard’s stain glass window idea was Genius! I’m a Grandma too, l bet your Grandkids love it too. The colors you guys choose are so cheerful! 💜💙💚💛❤️🧡👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @redbearalaska2416
    @redbearalaska2416 8 лет назад +3

    Love love love ur home... What a treasure u have...🐻

  • @chasyprice
    @chasyprice 9 лет назад +10

    This is cool! Especially by the beach...

  • @djkenny1202
    @djkenny1202 8 лет назад +10

    We lived in San Jose and so wanted to live in Santa Cruz. They pay teachers a poverty wage so it was not a possibility. Love visiting Santa Cruz. We would live in a street car, it is so charming and near the beach to boot?

  • @saharh515
    @saharh515 7 лет назад

    the house is truely unique and exciting but the thing i enjoyed most is the way she explained about it. so warm and full of love. beautiful voice

  • @lorelainette
    @lorelainette 8 лет назад +1

    This is so lovely, colorful and happy looking. Your taste is a delight. I love it!

  • @autobug2
    @autobug2 3 года назад

    Absolutely gorgeous. I wouldn't change a thing! And so unique. They've done a fantastic job building this home!

  • @mikedempsey7987
    @mikedempsey7987 7 лет назад +1

    The person who said "Glorified mobile home" is a dope!!!!!! Your home is part of HISTORY! Do you know where the streetcars ran??? The roof....being curved is a blessing in that its unlikely to have leaks....I would live there in a HEARTBEAT,,,as a creative person myself I would find it...inspiring! Nice job !!!!

  • @joyce52
    @joyce52 7 лет назад +1

    This home is very beautiful and just the kind of place I invision myself living in. I look at tiny homes all the time and wish I had one. I feel so comfortable in a smaller space. Thanks for sharing this adorable little home with us.

  • @crashgordon9684
    @crashgordon9684 9 лет назад +6

    Looks fantastic they did a great job on it!

  • @frenchiedekent8572
    @frenchiedekent8572 7 лет назад +1

    That is a wonderful dwelling and a happy family home ❤

  • @matwhite6481
    @matwhite6481 3 года назад

    You really have done these old street cars justice by the way you have used color and decorations, really lovely.

  • @eattherich9215
    @eattherich9215 Год назад +1

    Love all the colours. Your home is so different from all the greys and vinyl floor planking you see on a certain home makeover channel.

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 7 лет назад

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love all the bright colors.❤️

  • @gourleygirldebbie
    @gourleygirldebbie 8 лет назад +1

    I can feel the love! What a fantastic home you have, a true blessing...
    sending lots of love, light, a and angels to you and your family. thanks for sharing

  • @huntersantos2542
    @huntersantos2542 6 лет назад +2

    I love your home, it looks so cozy and colorful! I was raised in Salinas, we would go to Santa Cruz during the summer time, I miss the beauty of that whole area, it's a different world!

  • @ilovethismuch7860
    @ilovethismuch7860 8 лет назад +1

    i love the color,the house style inside and out,its beautiful..

  • @user-cv7nl3ee7z
    @user-cv7nl3ee7z 7 лет назад +2

    this is by far the most beautiful small home i have seen

  • @sherry1674w
    @sherry1674w 8 лет назад +1

    What a Wonderful Home with all That Color~ just aweseome. thanks for sharing.

  • @myhcgworld2074
    @myhcgworld2074 8 лет назад +4

    so fabulous! What a gem!

  • @winfreevilla798
    @winfreevilla798 5 лет назад +1

    Lovely home, lovely couple!💜💜💜

  • @janetwalker3541
    @janetwalker3541 5 лет назад

    Love the bright colors and also the size of it! Those stained glass Windows are beautiful! Great way to downsize!

  • @vanessabeddek866
    @vanessabeddek866 9 лет назад +6

    Wow that's such a cute, creative, pretty house....small but comfortable :)

  • @sylviatorres7043
    @sylviatorres7043 8 лет назад +1

    What a beautiful home! I LOVE it!

  • @RoccosPlace1
    @RoccosPlace1 7 лет назад +12

    I think it is beautiful!

  • @toodlesoops7761
    @toodlesoops7761 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your incredibly beautiful, delightful home! Seeing such wonderful fun colors in such a sweet atmosphere is uplifting in these troubled times! Thank you, again!

  • @veronicaelsegood5175
    @veronicaelsegood5175 2 года назад

    Am watching this again. It's my dream house and I can't imagine ever not loving it.

  • @lyonstill3139
    @lyonstill3139 8 лет назад +2

    One of my favorite cities; ; I live in the East Bay so I'm in awe of your city and space! Wonderful!!

  • @c.estrada8289
    @c.estrada8289 7 лет назад

    This home is so unique and adorable! I love the vibrant colors! It would be a joy to wake up in that cottage every morning. 💜

  • @carlabrahamsson6057
    @carlabrahamsson6057 8 лет назад +1

    The streetcar home you made is beautiful Enjoy

  • @heenagt9377
    @heenagt9377 6 лет назад +1

    That home is set in my heart

  • @joyr36
    @joyr36 Год назад

    I love this home. It is amazing. The colors are so cheerful and the stain glass with lights is such a great idea.

  • @alliel9970
    @alliel9970 7 лет назад +2

    So beautiful! Even though it is so colourful, I actually found it very soothing and homey. I would love to live there 😀

  • @Regina-ui6nc
    @Regina-ui6nc 7 лет назад

    I would love to live in a home like this. It's a great way to preserve history and keep things out of the landfill. Fits in great with the tiny house movement as well. Great job and a sweet couple as well. This house would lighten my mood so much if I lived in it.

  • @noemisartcorner841
    @noemisartcorner841 4 года назад

    Your home is beautiful. There is warmth in just looking at it.

  • @juanitaarbelo5409
    @juanitaarbelo5409 8 лет назад +1

    Nice! I especially love the bedroom with that original door street car door and that outdoor space is beautiful.

  • @lokisfriend
    @lokisfriend 8 лет назад +1

    Very nice, lovely location, you're a very fortunate couple.

  • @TheQUBANQT
    @TheQUBANQT 7 лет назад +1

    Lovely people, great location & a very creative home.

  • @birdie9680
    @birdie9680 6 лет назад

    Just seeing your home for the first time and it is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I will watch this video MANY times!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

  • @donnabrasher3303
    @donnabrasher3303 4 года назад +1

    What a beautiful, happy place !! Love it

  • @AnjaliLamba
    @AnjaliLamba 7 лет назад +1

    Love your home!!!! You guys have made it beautiful! Thumbs up!

  • @ginaillescas225
    @ginaillescas225 8 лет назад +5

    Gorgeous!

  • @natjonjys2751
    @natjonjys2751 7 лет назад

    the house not only awesome and organize but the couple as well they have an amazing personality!

  • @andreamiller3578
    @andreamiller3578 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

  • @dancergirlballerinagirl4249
    @dancergirlballerinagirl4249 7 лет назад +1

    It's an awesome house! I used to live in Santa Cruz.

  • @FancyFreeRV
    @FancyFreeRV 7 лет назад

    I'm absolutely in LOVE with this idea!!!

  • @christopherjones6915
    @christopherjones6915 7 лет назад +1

    Really beautiful. I love the colors you chose.

  • @shireeni8665
    @shireeni8665 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @veronicaelsegood5175
    @veronicaelsegood5175 2 года назад

    Have just watched this again and I love your gorgeous house as much as ever . Wish it were mine .

  • @tonynature
    @tonynature 8 лет назад +1

    I especially liked the lighting idea.

  • @mR-dc4oq
    @mR-dc4oq 4 года назад

    I love this house- beautifully done- the colors are spectacular!

  • @40ny
    @40ny 8 лет назад +1

    Beautiful house. Well done. Very inspiring.

  • @sheilacirioni4676
    @sheilacirioni4676 Год назад

    Love love love your beautiful cable car. So cool.Thanks for the tour. Enjoy your life.👍😜♥️

  • @mohultable
    @mohultable 7 лет назад

    Your house is amazing. Every detail is spectacular and radiates love.

  • @isabo3556
    @isabo3556 7 лет назад

    Love the colors. Especcially the kitchen floor and colorful glass.

  • @patsyjackson5790
    @patsyjackson5790 6 лет назад +1

    So beautiful I would live here Love the colors

  • @tracisanchez3399
    @tracisanchez3399 4 года назад

    Beautiful ,warm home .your life story is also so very heartwarming .

  • @scooter6969xxx
    @scooter6969xxx 7 лет назад

    Wow! What a darling home. And it's right here in Santa Cruz!

  • @duxgarnifex3678
    @duxgarnifex3678 8 лет назад +3

    This is such a great approach to a small space and the intimacy of this space has some really neat ideas. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @veronicaelsegood5175
    @veronicaelsegood5175 4 года назад

    This is a beautiful home and one I'd happily live in.everything is so warm and welcoming.i love it.

  • @LittleLulubee
    @LittleLulubee 7 лет назад +1

    Wow, such a nice home and sweet lady. I love Santa Cruz. There are so many beautiful people and beautiful places in California 💜