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

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10 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@linsylar7649 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Where is this located? Toronto?

@user-rj1ed3ij5s 9 ай бұрын

😊

@ms.construed1305 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@patriciacole9106 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@randyhilton6629 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@randyhilton6629 9 ай бұрын

@@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 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@ExploringAlternatives 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy you enjoyed the houseboat tour :)

@carriepadgett2743 9 ай бұрын

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

@Johnbright6272 9 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today

@CuzmicTarot 6 ай бұрын

Cause That They are ❤😂

@jesterday2222 6 ай бұрын

you think so?

@fmtkey9716 6 ай бұрын

😂

@zander7671 4 ай бұрын

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!?!

@eddiewalker7252 9 ай бұрын

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

@brood5184 9 ай бұрын

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

@tslee8236 9 ай бұрын

It is easier when you weigh less. 😂

@auntylinda7640 8 ай бұрын

She is very practiced😊

@bridgwll 7 ай бұрын

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

@MyTube4Utoo 6 ай бұрын

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

@shiralleehaggart72 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@johnair1 9 ай бұрын

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

@judylloyd7901 7 ай бұрын

@@cupidok2768 Canada

@cupidok2768 7 ай бұрын

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

@PillowHairBlog 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same 😁 this is massive

@misst.e.a.187 9 ай бұрын

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

@pdq5465 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Yes! I live in a van!! Lol

@sheilaenglish9738 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@pasqualinamichelaconsiglio9391 2 ай бұрын

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

@mfitzburger5137 Ай бұрын

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

@ghostgirl6970 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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

@ExploringAlternatives 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :) :)

@mx.notyourbusiness8693 8 ай бұрын

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

@DawnOldham 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@cherylcain890 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@paula...sister1of12 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful home! Love it!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 ай бұрын

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

@TheBohemianStyle 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Where is this please🙏🏻❤️

@ExploringAlternatives 9 ай бұрын

It’s near Toronto, Ontario, Canada

@stephanieburns4560 9 ай бұрын

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!

@lalalulu17 9 ай бұрын

This lady is really living the life 😍

@XRP747E 9 ай бұрын

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

@micheleosullivan4430 9 ай бұрын

Stunning design and beautiful!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@esthermitchell646 9 ай бұрын

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.

@cya3378 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful home and such a Sanctuary. The peace and quiet is worth the extra work. Thanks for sharing your home.

@debbieidi5517 9 ай бұрын

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

@ExploringAlternatives 9 ай бұрын

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

@mariatrining4083 9 ай бұрын

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

@jayfielding1333 9 ай бұрын

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

@arunachulashiva 9 ай бұрын

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

@aldralee 9 ай бұрын

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

@kelliesmith4068 9 ай бұрын

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

@staceyroberts3468 9 ай бұрын

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

@LetsGoSomewhereFun 2 ай бұрын

What a beautiful person she is! I just love people with attitudes like hers. Love that she’s so happy.

@briana14333 9 ай бұрын

So now I need a house boat! So cute 🥰

@hevlev766 9 ай бұрын

😹

@joyannesloan8384 9 ай бұрын

We've got a lot in common 😂

@cariwaldick4898 9 ай бұрын

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

@briana14333 9 ай бұрын

@@cariwaldick4898 oh definitely!

@gardentours 9 ай бұрын

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 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today😊

@juditate111 9 ай бұрын

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.

@dondevries1080 9 ай бұрын

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

@GG-qy2wy 9 ай бұрын

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!👍☀️😊

@FreshAir1 9 ай бұрын

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! 💙💙💙💙💙

@luminyam6145 Ай бұрын

Wow, I love her home, it is so beautiful and peaceful looking.💖

@mai_world 9 ай бұрын

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!!!

@GregCurtin45 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ForeverEclectic 9 ай бұрын

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.👍

@kassandra5449 9 ай бұрын

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! 🍀🤗❤️👌🙏😉

@daisukishikamaru4920 9 ай бұрын

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

@Jchathe 9 ай бұрын

I could easily live there, it's beautiful!

@ExploringAlternatives 9 ай бұрын

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

@lysan1445 9 ай бұрын

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

@user-ov6tj9fh2o 9 ай бұрын

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

@cheesymarshmellows 7 ай бұрын

Haha the camrea man recording the cats near end is awesome

@sherylbridle9158 9 ай бұрын

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❤❤

@carltongirl95 9 ай бұрын

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

@DavidRobert-re3me 8 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today😊

@MT-. 9 ай бұрын

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! 💗

@marisamoeller1718 9 ай бұрын

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

@victoriag2391 9 ай бұрын

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

@CruisingTheCut 9 ай бұрын

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

@ExploringAlternatives 9 ай бұрын

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

@shawnsellars4285 9 ай бұрын

love your videos to David!

@CruisingTheCut 9 ай бұрын

@@shawnsellars4285😀😀😀👍👍

@ParadoxKismet 9 ай бұрын

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

@janedarc7731 9 ай бұрын

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

@karenstanislaw8912 9 ай бұрын

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

@debj8169 9 ай бұрын

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

@JD-jp2fw 9 ай бұрын

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

@oldgloryhillfarmturtlewoma9132 9 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@patallen3287 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Sibrena001 9 ай бұрын

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

@alwaabdrashid8644 9 ай бұрын

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.

@badger9156 7 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@lisamalcolm6916 9 ай бұрын

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

@RobVespa 9 ай бұрын

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.

@cherylalt101 9 ай бұрын

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

@cajuncustomizedexcursions7064 9 ай бұрын

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

@calvinsmyth 9 ай бұрын

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

@michsburea8517 9 ай бұрын

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

@janinafisher101 9 ай бұрын

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!

@seavee141 9 ай бұрын

The interiors are so beautiful, the materials are STUNNING

@mytube-10 9 ай бұрын

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

@cardanomm3194 9 ай бұрын

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.

@shelleyoreilly3047 9 ай бұрын

Totally gorgeous! One of the nicest houseboats I have ever seen. And the kitties are just sumptuous!

@user-rf6lu1xl1r 2 ай бұрын

A beautiful house on water on Kate. I feel envious of your lifestyle. Thank you for giving us an insight into living on water. Stay safe 🙏

@reginaelizabethbrown1963 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely tour of your charming houseboat.

@tracym2164 9 ай бұрын

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.

@VinKohl 9 ай бұрын

Kate has a good positive soul, what a perfect spot in the world for her to find!

@JustAroundTheCornerUK 9 ай бұрын

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

@nickiphillips7347 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful use of space and light!!

@dianajones8598 9 ай бұрын

You have a lovely home 🏡.

@carolewarrenrealtor 9 ай бұрын

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 😊

@pama.4849 9 ай бұрын

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.

@debraboyea7776 7 ай бұрын

I can't tell you how much I love your houseboat!! It's perfect and so beautiful.

@andrealinda6069 9 ай бұрын

Her cats look so happy there.

@DavidRobert-re3me 8 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today😊😊

@kathybrandt6060 9 ай бұрын

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

@Kmrc1213 9 ай бұрын

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

@ashleyhall6098 9 ай бұрын

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

@innag6888 2 ай бұрын

the water is polluted af tho

@ashleyhall6098 2 ай бұрын

@innag6888 everything in the world is polluted.

@sweetsalee 9 ай бұрын

What a gorgeous home with that breathtaking scenery. I also love the deck off the bedroom. To me this is a dream life.

@skehleben7699 9 ай бұрын

What a lovely, peaceful home!

@tiffknox6158 9 ай бұрын

Love this. The lighting, the quiet, the nature. Man oh man!

@DavidRobert-re3me 8 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today😊😊

@lindsayforde 9 ай бұрын

I remember this listing from 2020! It was a really appealing listing and Kate has only improved it!

@NVeeThatsMe 9 ай бұрын

Wow, what a lovely sanctuary!

@cathylynnpietranton 9 ай бұрын

We really like her house boat. Lovely kitchen. Thank you Matt and Danielle ❤

@DavidRobert-re3me 8 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today😊

@miriam100ful 2 ай бұрын

this is perfect for summertime living, not so sure during the winter time. It's a lovely alternative style of living.

@BattleCryMuted 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I was enthralled at both the houseboat, the outlook on living that life, but the reality of it all. I wish I was younger, I wish my adventurous side was more in tune, but thank you for letting me enjoy/imagine what life could be like.

@shazdave8886 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and cosy house. Love it. What a serene life

@mandyellis876 9 ай бұрын

What a stunning home! It’s absolutely beautiful.

@xpsxps1339 9 ай бұрын

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!