Family of 5 Living Off-Grid | BOAT ACCESS ONLY

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4 жыл бұрын

Mark and Chera rescued and renovated an old cabin and transformed it into an epic off-grid home for their family of 5. The catch? There's no road to get there, so they had to figure out how to do absolutely everything by boat and barge: transporting building materials, equipment, belongings, workers, as well as commuting to and from town for school and work.
They were limited in how much they could modify the existing cabin, so to make space for the kids' bedrooms, they attached a yurt to the house with a mudroom. For heat, they have a wood stove in the house, a pellet stove in the yurt (to keep a constant temperature for the kids), and backup wall-mount propane heaters for really cold days, or times when they're away from the house during winter (to prevent pipes from freezing). Since propane has to be delivered on a barge, it's really expensive so they try to limit their propane use as much as possible.
For electricity, they have 3 systems. First, a solar power system with 18 panels and a large battery bank which works great in the summer even though they're surrounded by mountains. But during the colder, rainier months, the system doesn't keep everything running so they installed a hydro turbine which creates electricity using water pressure from a creek up the hill, and this provides 24 hour electricity for most of the year. As a backup to these two systems, they have a propane generator but they try not to use it unless they need to.
The kids still attend school in town, and Mark and Chera have flexible jobs so they can work in town or from home as needed. They have 2 enclosed boats with GPS and heat for the 20 minute commute back and forth to town.
We loved getting the chance to spend a whole day and night with this lovely family and seeing how they've made off-grid living comfortable and fun for everyone!
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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@jarrodunderwood7359 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why people continue to say money can't buy happiness. Clearly it can

@robgarner4728 4 жыл бұрын

Let me modify that by saying "money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes it a lot easier to find."

@davidriley8590 4 жыл бұрын

my dad used to say to me when I was a kid, money can't buy good health but today it can.

@jamieohare2428 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever seen anyone not smiling on a jet ski? -can’t remember the comedian who said this, but it was on point. Edit: credit to Daniel Tosh. Thanks Dan

@kevipurielhoungu578 4 жыл бұрын

Jarrod Underwood many people dont Understand true happiness

@NoBuddy89 4 жыл бұрын

@@kevipurielhoungu578 When they say money cant buy happiness, it is true. If you're unhappy and rich beyond your dreams, money cant just magically make you happy. But for someone who has a lifelong dream that would be able to be realized by say, winning the lottery or making a clutch investment. Yes, money can buy you happiness, because you can now realize those dreams and live out the rest of your life comfortably without the stress of finance ever hanging over you again. Its a perspective matter. Money cant cure depression, only you can do that. But it's alot easier to recover from depression if you also dont have to worry about the bills being paid.

@nesterperiwinkle 4 жыл бұрын

As far as the kids “missing out” on anything- one look out the front door into the beauty of nature is more life then most kids ever get to experience growing up.

@romanmanner 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, friends are overrated lmao.

@therealberlinsylvie 2 жыл бұрын

This is their summer home. The family lives in North Vancouver. The kids aren’t missing out on anything. A boat ride to school. I bet you bought that one.

@picholoup 2 жыл бұрын

That's an adult's view. Kids! Our kids were happy, until they became teens. Now, as they are adults, they appreciate their upbringing, but at the time , not so much. We had to drive them to the disco, and parties... not so much fun for us. But it was our choice to live off grid and that was the price to pay.

@Daniel-rd6st 2 жыл бұрын

@@picholoup Totally understandable, especially when the first boy/girlfriend comes into play. You dont really want to be seperated for months.

@imtired2983 2 жыл бұрын

@@romanmanner 😂

@felixf4378 3 жыл бұрын

If I was a millionaire this is the kind of stuff I would be doing. Screw the new cars and gucci clothes. I would build a custom house away from the city but close enough for me to be hospitalize in case of an emergency.

@funlife4323 3 жыл бұрын

Make an helipat and buy some heli bro

@playerofgameworld5811 3 жыл бұрын

@@funlife4323 😂 right a millionaire can do this

@Yzrej. 3 жыл бұрын

☀️

@pranavsoni5049 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@acemurasaki2166 2 жыл бұрын

well i sure dont know any plastic bag trees, so....

@lawatchemjongguitar1681 3 жыл бұрын

imagine coming home early and seeing another boat

@amauryfernandez3230 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@ethanhughes2943 3 жыл бұрын

This comment wins.....

@ClotEastwood 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha . . .

@em3sis 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@dontcopymystyle4469 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jlareaux5504 4 жыл бұрын

Whats awesome is that anyone can do this. All you need is a large sum of money and you're all set.

@jaderal 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect!!! LOL

@invent5540 4 жыл бұрын

Ka-ching

@brandielee7971 4 жыл бұрын

YOU JUST GOTTA BE LOADED THEN YOU TOO CAN LIVE OFF GRID SO NICELY

@jlareaux5504 4 жыл бұрын

MGRIFF I agree with you entirely

@paulorr9262 4 жыл бұрын

So true.

@jheward2006 4 жыл бұрын

Off the grid: Rich people edition

@confused5573 4 жыл бұрын

he still works, not a lame-bo bum who wants his children wearing second-hand clothes from the thrift store while driving a truck that counter-acts the point of living off the grid, as some off-grid people do...

@jheward2006 4 жыл бұрын

@@confused5573 it's not off the grid if you make your own grid.

@user-kv3ut6pv4b 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah , can they use a six family member

@gaillegregoire4002 4 жыл бұрын

Great comment I was wondering the same thing, like where this guy gets all this money, guy has 3 Children 2 expensive dogs, two boats... etc... I have 7 companies and I don’t have the money to buy all that.

@dacebruz2626 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Heward Off grid means off the main grid.

@feiamw2751 4 жыл бұрын

Guy: Propane heater is expensive. Same guy: buys a 2nd boat.

@reg6616 3 жыл бұрын

You have to frugal to buy things you need, like a 2nd boat

@AKGaragezz 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, 120hp , i have a dinghy with 4hp mercury, serves me well : )

@walterbrunswick 3 жыл бұрын

@@AKGaragezz ты молодец 😉

@michaeld4861 3 жыл бұрын

That part blew my mind. Rich person logic right there. Guy spends prolly a million dollars on a fabulous beachfront property, boats, rich person toys, his own powerplant and yet propane is the deal buster. haha That landscaping alone must have been a pretty sum.

@ayina111 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeld4861 he just don't want the hussle to keep changing propane. With turbine water and solar are easier

@joannegratton491 3 жыл бұрын

Why all the negative comments. They look like a great family living their dream with happy children.

@twiceabroad7471 4 жыл бұрын

Their lifestyle might not be for everyone, but that’s the perfect place to live during a pandemic

@srijanchandrakar5982 4 жыл бұрын

I bet they can see future that why they did this☺️☺️

@al.s9351 4 жыл бұрын

Pandemic that's crazy talk

@gamerul 4 жыл бұрын

YES, but you do need to get groceries once in a while...

@mikextreasure 4 жыл бұрын

@@gamerul Salmon, Crab, Clams, Scallops, not to mention all the "veggies" in the form of seaweed and other aquatic plants. Guarantee you can walk into the woods in the back and find deer, elk.

@tynao2029 4 жыл бұрын

@@gamerul did you know that grocery stores didn't always exist in human society?

@ShangZilla 4 жыл бұрын

Moral of this story: Just stop being poor.

@snorcutter 4 жыл бұрын

Or save and invest your money carefully?

@ganymeade5151 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. And when you are rich, it is fun to play pioneer farmers; especially when you can return home to Lakeside mansion.

@AmbitiousLearnWithGeorge 4 жыл бұрын

lmao, that is a good advice at same time as a good moral

@justdrop 4 жыл бұрын

@mark fenter 30 years ago old man. Times have changed.

@krassos 4 жыл бұрын

@@justdrop Bought my bus in 2018 for $1500. You can still get them on the cheap and invest a few thousand dollars in making it a home, which ain't much for a house.

@marina1001 3 жыл бұрын

It is wonderful to see the way he is looking at his wife while she's talking. Bravo, guys! You are in harmony and in heaven on Earth :) Well done!

@hoptoit5910 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely what I would call living the dream. What a beautiful piece of the world they live in. Wonderful experience for the kids too. They can look back back on their amazing childhood.

@trtr5586 4 жыл бұрын

For those questioning why majority of comments are so focused on their wealth, it's pretty simple. Typically when you hear "off the grid", it's a means of saving money and living a lifestyle that requires minimal capital. Although they are "off the grid" in the sense of power, plumbing, etc...they are living a life of luxury that is substantial in value many deem not authentic.

@mistercheekclapper6252 4 жыл бұрын

"off grid" mainly means unreachable, untrackable, etc. They have phone and internet, meaning they can be tracked. There's nothing off grid about this place at all.

@TachibanaTengoku 4 жыл бұрын

It also doesn't help that even by off the grid standards, their "off grid" lifestyle is still leagues ahead of probably 1/2 of America lmao. Like for real, their property and house are huge, they have internet, boats, atvs etc....

@mungdaal3733 4 жыл бұрын

TR TR they have their own power supply the only money they’re really spending now is on wood, gas and maintenance for boats and etc., they are off the grid away from everyone else

@intergalactic2393 4 жыл бұрын

fk authentic, if i had money id live like this too man

@TheIronpusher 4 жыл бұрын

Nope never heard the term "off the grid" based solely on saving money. If anything the term is used for those seeking privacy and self-reliance. And if the dude has the means to have all the luxuries a modern life in N. America provides while being LITERALLY "off the grid" then more "power" to him.

@archie7212 4 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story........When you are this wealthy you can live however you want !

@walterbrunswick 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and it definitely won't be "off the grid" like this so-called "off the grid" family

@elireed8292 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯

@adriyanatanasov3034 3 жыл бұрын

@@walterbrunswick well its technically off the grid the water, the electricity and they live in a remote place so

@walterbrunswick 3 жыл бұрын

@@adriyanatanasov3034 so what? there are people in city blocks who have solar panels and actually feed back into the electrical grid.. that doesn't make them "off the grid" "off the grid" means not relying on the state/province/others for sustaining your lifestyle

@MichaelKleyn 3 жыл бұрын

Folks, we can appreciate the beauty of the place without having to dog them for having been luckier in the game of life than us. Too many of you are hung up on this being antithetical to your existence instead of just allowing yourselves to be happy for them.

@sarahloso628 2 жыл бұрын

You said it. So many negative comments about their money when the point was to see them living off the grid. No where did it state that they had to live off the grid in a shack.

@surinamel5708 2 жыл бұрын

These clowns are simply jealous ! They are looking to government to hand them a cheque every month.

@NMN_CP Жыл бұрын

nobody has to be happy for them. they hoard privilege and they are multi millionaires. you could instead cut out the platitudes about 'the game of life' and see this for what it is: a bunch of spoiled rich people narrating how they spared no expense to fit their fancy.

@chancemahan9770 3 жыл бұрын

They said they are ‘self sufficient’ but I didn’t see them growing a single produce nor raising a single farm animal??

@Believeinapathy 3 жыл бұрын

They're "self sufficient" and "off-grid" with a washer, dryer, and dishwasher lmao

@HiddenMessiah 3 жыл бұрын

@@Believeinapathy Gatekeeping much? They are literally off the grid.

@wrencher1998 3 жыл бұрын

@@Believeinapathy Don’t forget the satellite phone and Internet 🤣

@synthiandrakon 3 жыл бұрын

@@HiddenMessiah I don't think when people say living "off grid" they literally just mean you aren't connected to the power grid

@HiddenMessiah 3 жыл бұрын

@@synthiandrakon what else would they mean, it is literally what it means. People usually point out if they are self-sufficient or other things too

@phoenixwiseman4018 4 жыл бұрын

This channel is called exploring alternatives not homes that everyone can afford. It’s a beautiful life they build for themselves and amazing thing to aspire to. Thank you for educating us on what’s possible ❤️❤️❤️

@rav_666_ 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Like noone cares that you can't afford it. Obviously this is very expensive. I wish people would just appreciate the beauty and not show so much jealousy.

@missjojo184 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Not everyone have the same means. You live accordingly to what you can afford, that’s life

@Qlicky 4 жыл бұрын

True, but there is nothing alternative about this. Its just having enough money to do whatever the fuck you want. The only education here is this, if you have enough money you can do anything, or pay someone else to do it for you. Good on them, their money, their thing. But lets not pretend as this some sort of alternative living.

@tynao2029 4 жыл бұрын

@@Qlicky do you know what the word "alternative" means?

@catscattying943 4 жыл бұрын

Phoenix Wiseman sure, but anything is possible with money. Go look at land for sale in British Columbia like l did and real estate agents will tell ya how much it will cost to bring river water right to your home and install a compliant septic system when your house is right by the water. In construction there’s nothing money can’t fix.

@darrellsmith4204 4 жыл бұрын

"Renovated an old cabin"= built a multi million dollar private resort..

@juicehammer 4 жыл бұрын

With 2 boats!!

@krisztianbazsik4814 4 жыл бұрын

That is my first question every time when I see guys living off-grid, where the money from? 🤷🏻‍♂️ This building did not jump out from the ground. And the land is not free, as well. That is f..king hard to find a land wich is peaceful as this in Europe. And - off course - must have construction permit. So I dont know what are the rules over ther, but here is almost impossible to build something like in the video.

@lzcats7431 4 жыл бұрын

@@krisztianbazsik4814 guys look like 40+. Probably had a good job or business. Saved up and went off grid. Not really impossible

@lzcats7431 4 жыл бұрын

@@krisztianbazsik4814 offgrid lands are pretty abandance in us. You can get 5-10 Acres of lands for like 40-50k

@krisztianbazsik4814 4 жыл бұрын

@@lzcats7431 oh yes, I understand that. I just want to say it is rich enough or young enough to leave the system. I just purchased a house in a small village in Danmark. I am 37 and a proud father of two lovely girls. Although I want to get a peaceful place, where we can grow veggies in the garden and weak up for birds song. And build clever solutions wich help in climate change fight. 🖖🏼

@Snaerffer 2 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to see people being honest about the drawbacks of this lifestyle, and the ways they’ve ameliorated them. Off grid can be for all sorts of folks in all sorts of ways and that can’t be a bad thing at all. Great video!

@FredrickTheMoose2007 3 жыл бұрын

"Money can't buy happiness, but it can damn well give it!" -Freddie Mercury

@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane 4 жыл бұрын

Boat access only? They are living everybody’s dream right now!

@Tam.I.am. 4 жыл бұрын

Not mine. Sorry.

@miajones2731 4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely hard if there's a storm and one of them gets sick.

@aysae7125 4 жыл бұрын

Living in a boat accessed only place with you would be my dream for life. Hahaha lmao sorry just to easy to pass up.

@suzannegreene5461 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t live in such a rural, remote location. We hope to visit such places, though, when (if??!) we enter the “let’s-see-if-this-allows-us-to-afford-to-retire” lifestyle. (We’re both 60.)

@theclumsyprepper 4 жыл бұрын

Not mine for sure. And you should only ever speak for yourself, not everybody btw.

@hameedmalikzai3302 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing the husband, wife and kids living their dream is more then unique😍. They look like very decent people!!!

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

I am quite sure the kids will not always appreciate this isolation.

@ERNIE555 4 жыл бұрын

jaim haas 20 minutes by boat to town....some people take longer to commute in big cities

@estherstrategicadvisor749 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 You should rephrase your statement to say " I THINK the children may not always appreciate this isolation..." You ARE NOT SURE about that.😁 There are people living on private islands all around the world and doing just fine. There are also children being Home Schooled who live with this kind of isolation because of their Faith. They will probably leave to go away to College and reintigrate that way. *Edited for typos

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

@@estherstrategicadvisor749 except I know a great deal about child psych and my opinions are based on hard facts not opinions. Can you say the same?

@estherstrategicadvisor749 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 Yes I can. Psychological analysis ALWAYS has to bear in mind the VARIABLES and in this case you DO NOT KNOW THESE CHILDREN PERSONALLY. So *your statement is a GENERALIZATION not factual analysis.* 🔹Btw, children who are Home-Schooled have the opportunity to interact with other Home-Schooled children for Sports and other activities. That is ONE of the VARIABLES that undermines your position of being so "sure." 🔹Don't worry this is not a personal afront to your intellectual accomplishments. This is just something that requires further study on your part, which is not possible without KNOWING MORE about THEIR upbringing and PRINCIPLES of HOME SCHOOLING.

@salkir77 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting and out of the box thinking compared to both living-off-the-grid and typical living. It's somewhere in-between. I admire how thoughtful they were about soul searching to know what they really wanted and then all the time, effort (in the rain in his underwear with the generator), and money they expended to make their dream come true. Seem like really nice people and they did a good job explaining all the challenges and how they overcame them.

@lindilindi 3 жыл бұрын

It's nice of them to share their dream home. Yes, it cost a lot of money, but it looks like money well spent. It's a dream home of many and looks amazing. There are tens of thousands of people living in luxury condos, which doesn't seem to invite as many snide and jealous comments...

@battmarn 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad the guy addressed the thing about his kids being isolated. Like them still having to go to school and being able to spend time with friends and stuff is so important

@sroberts605 3 жыл бұрын

I do wonder how they are going to grow independant there - are there going to be five boats parked there eventually?

@SharpPear 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of kids homeschool. There are other ways to get socializing in......

@ShadeMiller 3 жыл бұрын

@@SharpPear and tons of kids that are homeschooled aren't properly socialized with kids their age

@vickimeyers2672 Жыл бұрын

@@ShadeMiller what is your source for this statement? Have studies been conducted? My 33-year-old son-in-law was homeschooled until he "graduated". His mother insured he had outside sources for socialization, such as playing in a band, sports activities, working part-time, etc. He is a very well-adjusted adult. My grandson, his son, will also be homeschooled In fact he just turned 4 last month and has already been taught much of which children are not taught until first grade in public schools.

@lilthotty818 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so special. Their kids are so lucky.

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

I would say that for the vast majority of most families this would never work.

@ajbcreationsmt 4 жыл бұрын

exactly what I was thinking. What a wonderful life for the kids!

@secondafterfirstsecondbefo9506 4 жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my brain 👍

@hygrometer 4 жыл бұрын

those kids are gonna tear it all down in 20 years lol

@Akovdan 4 жыл бұрын

kids are lucky to have million dollar parents who are full of Sh.. saying they are off the grid... lmao

@zoegriffithsbrown2966 3 жыл бұрын

Dreaming of a life like this.... Just so beautiful, relaxing and inspiring. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

@elisekhoury7718 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you guys, you have built a beautiful and peaceful life for your family! God bless you.

@nrb1177 4 жыл бұрын

This is like rich people having their own island but with less steps.

@evasmojang 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no steps, because they ride a boat to get there

@askarali791 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t underestimate you my bro work hard

@soaringheart2203 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@solarlola5953 2 жыл бұрын

@@askarali791 if you are not rich alright, 50 years of hard work can get you this

@last7509 Жыл бұрын

These millionaires doing this need to be in a different section of youtube 😂

@thekulture5168 4 жыл бұрын

OMG this is heaven but let’s be honest, it’s not for average people. The cost of building looks high on top of that you need boats to get around.

@bobsturgis4674 4 жыл бұрын

Plus the cost of building was not cheap.Not everyone can have these nice of a home.

@Mixail747 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I wonder what they do for a living. Must be something fancy.

@N0n0b0dy 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, it’s not for everyone. It’s theirs. Live in a container with no electricity with 1/8 acre

@dreamingflurry2729 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobsturgis4674 Yes and no! If people were investing (or at the very least: saving - despite the low/non-existant interest rates) more, then more people could afford this...sadly many of us just "mindlessly" consume (do you need the Starbucks coffee or food delivered (or going to the restaurant) for lunch at work, instead of bringing your own food? Save that crap and you'll have a few thousand Dollars/Euros after a few years)...I myself am currently auditing my spending habbits (despite having a rather low income at the moment because I am learning a new trade), to save more money to invest (the corona crash is a prime opportunity!)

@troyfullerton889 4 жыл бұрын

That's not such the big deal as long as it's not a yacht or something LOL friend of mine's have a cabin on an island in between Wisconsin and Canada and I love going up there I would totally live on it but it's nothing near that

@lancedaniels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting and sharing. Great to see this family’s home and hear about how they use it.

@BigLach_1908 2 жыл бұрын

Why does everyone keep hating on them ,good for them

@VKSgtSLaughter 4 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine the amount of money all this cost... they must have a really good jobs. Absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing!

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

Or a good deal of inheritance when papa passed.

@mafurock33 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 Yup.

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

@Matthew to each their own...but this is unattainable for 99 percent of us.

@smallfootprint2961 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 ... be happy for them and you do you.

@bendover-bz4bc 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 it still their money tho. Nobody has right to question their inheritance. It's not their mistake that YOUR dad couldn't make it enough for you.

@owleyes71 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone is so hung up on other peoples costs that they can't just admire what it is. This is beautiful.

@camnnnr 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its gourgeous.

@owleyes71 4 жыл бұрын

@sailorashore are you 12? I mean you must be.

@sandrasignorelli5960 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great place to raise your kids. Nature and fresh air. It's beautiful! I couldn't agree with you more.

@MrDoggygames 4 жыл бұрын

It's cliche to have so much self pity, but you start to wonder that not only you cannot have this probably, but millions of people will never have this. They are destined to be slaves because the government demands it. To keep fiat paper going economy needs slaves, people can't be retiring before 40, not an option.

@ganymeade5151 4 жыл бұрын

Most of us if we saved our money could afford to go there once in our lives if we stayed in tents in public campgrounds.

@lameshathomas9803 2 жыл бұрын

Wow …. absolutely amazing & adventurous love it !!!!🤗

@emperorkalel 3 жыл бұрын

These folks are living my dream, god bless them!!!

@Hercules718 4 жыл бұрын

As long as you”re a millionaire, life is good.

@laurajames723 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, as long as you earned it fair and square, or won it on a lottery or something.....just so long as you didn't walk all over other people, lie steal and cheat to get it...then it wouldn't make you happy...unless you're some kind conscienceless..sociopath that doesn't care about anyone else.

@realtruth1448 4 жыл бұрын

You can accomplish this without being a millionaire, if someone was a millionaire their offgrid property would look better than that, atleast in my opinion and my knowledge

@nhanzdelossantos3134 2 жыл бұрын

Like I always say, it's better to be rich and prosperous than poor and miserable.

@Monster_Mover_Stocks 4 жыл бұрын

Well, this family appears to have unlimited funds. Great setup if you can afford it.

@yukey2587 4 жыл бұрын

@Sho Yu Weeni Forget the land. To build all that, the house, the outbuildings, the infrastructure, the machinery, those stone walls, that's a lot of material and paid labour. And then you have to transport the stuff there. These people are rolling in the dough. $1 million is a pipe dream for 90% of Canadians.

@tynao2029 4 жыл бұрын

@@yukey2587 its been done all for free, already millions of times in other videos. People do everything themselves, one is called My Self Reliance which is also located in Canada. You're just using the alleged cost of things to take away from what a better situation it is than your own crowded reality

@catscattying943 4 жыл бұрын

Sho Yu Weeni sounds like the land has been in the family for generations??? No! They bought it a few years ago, they said it themselves! And it was no doubt expensive. I looked into buying land off the coast of Vancouver. You have to have deep pockets to do it.

@chera-noellerasmussen893 4 жыл бұрын

We wish we did. Just hard work and making a dream come true! It’s great for the kiddos. Thanks for watching.

@chera-noellerasmussen893 4 жыл бұрын

Not too bad actually, the boat access only thing keeps land cost lower compared to road access in our near the city. Depending on leasehold or freehold and condition of the home acreage starts at only 250k to 2 million plus.

@snickerszn8459 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody hating on this dude. He works hard for his family and to give them everything they want. Maybe have the same attitude.

@bobabooey4537 2 жыл бұрын

Why are so many people sort of whining about the amount of money it would take to do this? This family had the money to do what they wanted. You want something like this but cant afford it.... cry me a river. This is a family of 5 living a dream, a paradise, doing what the family wants. Happy for them.... and Im poor.

@Norcalwtr 4 жыл бұрын

That’s not off grid. They built there own grid.

@zihaoliang9208 4 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more

@wc6046 4 жыл бұрын

their

@budoboy 4 жыл бұрын

They brought the city to the country

@yesiamwinningdad5024 4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@hoistline 4 жыл бұрын

They may or may not be "off grid" The huge freaking powerlines in the background at 9:15 make me wonder why they chose to be off grid and run themselves into all the 'extra cost' for power systems they had to accept.

@djh2633 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t afford the fuel for the two daily boat trips!

@v.v7195 3 жыл бұрын

😁😄😄😄 same here

@MrWarrior4yeshua 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@merdenoms5498 3 жыл бұрын

That Kubota the kids driving in the beginning is like 14 grand...

@710p5 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah wait till BIDEN wrecks our economy/fuel prices ... Green new deal/ electric boats $$ only then no access. 🤔😤.

@roxyj3182 2 жыл бұрын

@@710p5 you were right 😩😩

@64oilburner 3 жыл бұрын

😂 they even have heat in their boats. This should be titled “Living off the grid....in a completely modern house with every amenity”

@jamier7073 3 жыл бұрын

So, do you expect them to live in squalor? Living off grid does not mean you have to live like it is 1800.

@unboxtea7257 3 жыл бұрын

Well not everyone wants to live like a hobo they worked hard saved up build their dream home plus they both still work nothing comes easy

@synthiandrakon 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamier7073 yeah but it also doesn't literally just mean not connected to the power grid

@wmcarter6096 3 жыл бұрын

@@synthiandrakon Off grid literally means not connected to the power grid.

@richardschaefer3889 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see millionaires not struggling. Restores my faith in the universe.

@MARKS-oq6bd 4 жыл бұрын

Good for them. I think it awesome that they are able to financially do this. I enjoy seeing people be successful and do great things. Just because they can doesn't take away from me in any way. Congratulations to them beautiful home and beautiful family.

@ragemodels 4 жыл бұрын

as the Corona virus takes over the world these parents must be highfiving each other . Ultimate social distancing done with style and heavenly nature love !!!

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

They are in town pretty often for supplies...they are not immune.

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 exactly, unless their hunter and have a garden they are no different than anyone else being exposed. That being said, small town and probably still isolated from the virus.

@rickgpz1209 4 жыл бұрын

The father and kids go to town 5 days per week in a gas guzzler boat.

@faithsalyer1398 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. You are blessed to be able to live this way, so enjoy it to the fullest!

@irenelopez2999 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, They did spend money to built it. The most important thing this parents do to their kids it is most valuable. These kids are raised almost free of pollution, they are aware of team work, family quality time, and I bet they will become responsible adults, with problem solving skills above average. Congratulations

@cmadk3423 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of negative comments from jealous people. I think they've built a beautiful off grid home to raise their kids. It's their dream and they made it happen. Best of luck.

@blushihtzu 4 жыл бұрын

Jealousy and "hating the rich" is a phenomenon that started from the rise of Bernie and his bros.

@oROBBIEo 4 жыл бұрын

Envy is the word you're looking for

@nxtxlieclaire 4 жыл бұрын

this is incredible! Kudos to parents for putting al that effort in while raising kids

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

What effort did you see?? I saw a lot of technology and an unending supply of $$$$$$$ used to give them all of this.

@ERNIE555 4 жыл бұрын

jaim haas well at least they made sure they have money for raising children, unlike many today!

@nxtxlieclaire 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 so much effort to undergo a lifestyle change like that! It takes so much commitment , their money clearly is being put in the right place for their needs

@justinr4862 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is obviously a millionaire but is very down to earth and humble. Hope to be as successful and happy as him one day

@ProperBoyPOV 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys, Its me Michael... just watched the video and feel a deeper sense of connection. It's funny that I've seen and stayed at your place with your beautiful family, before having a chance to watch this short documentary. Hopefully I'll see you guys there this weekend. I don't think people realize the intense amount of work a place like this continually needs in order to maintain the internal workings. It's nothing short of living on the edge of the wild and unpredictable. Adaptation is your strongest skill-set and in my opinion you have all done an amazing job. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience your kindness and hospitality but most of all your family's love for each other. Thank you deeply for everything. Cheers, Michael

@Uviryth 4 жыл бұрын

It looks exactly like the location for literally every 80's Slashermovie.

@polsdofer 4 жыл бұрын

This looks way better than Sleepaway Camp but is pretty close to April Fools Day which was filmed in British Columbia, except that house was alot bigger. Your pretty much on point with you statement lol.

@veeneemaas 3 жыл бұрын

😂 true ...

@mr.melontoyou 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@Phyoomz 3 жыл бұрын

Producer: And that's a wrap. Thank you guys so much for being a part of this. Mark: Oh, absolutely, we're just stoked you'll be spending a few days in the guest house. We like never get to use it. Producer: It'll be awesome. By the way... this body of water, what's it called? Mark: This one right here? That's Crystal Lake. Producer: 😳 ... uhhhh. y'know I just remembered that I have a doctor's appointment early tomorrow morning...and uhhh I can't miss it, y'know COVID n all. Mark: But you just sa-- Producer: yeah yeah, no problem, I'll be out of your hair in no time-- no no, it's no trouble (hops in canoe) - (while rowing away) AND REMEMBER, EDITING SHOULD BE DONE IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS... I'LL SEND YOU A COPY BEFORE IT'S PUT ONLINE. THANKS AGAIN! Mark:🤔 ... why tf does that keep happening? HEY, WHAT ABOUT OUR CANOE!?? Producer: YOU CAN AFFORD ANOTHER ONE!!

@TurhaP 3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to say the same thing! :D

@michelfortier9563 4 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed at how well they put it all together. You can tell a lot of foresight went into it. Kudos to them and their kids. Always wonder if kids raised in this type of environment appreciate what they have.....

@fredhoy6697 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they will in later years if not now. They seemed to be a happy looking bunch.

@bendover-bz4bc 4 жыл бұрын

When the kids grow up and when they meet enough people, they are going to love this house even more.

@susanneguzman5339 2 жыл бұрын

This is Fabulous and speaking from a Teachers point of view your kids will not only be Survivors but they will want be Thrivers! This is the very BEST for you and your children. I am envious but I am stepping out more and more. Thank you for sharing - it’s such a WONDERFUL LIFE living this natural way. God Bless you all. 🙏🏻🔥

@leraheva8485 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, i love where and the way they live. It is a blessing.

@stellarhyme3 4 жыл бұрын

To all the haters in the comments, off grid doesn't mean living in poverty, it means living off grid, you're self sufficient and not tied to electric and gas companies etc. If they can afford to live off grid in this fashion then more power to them. I'm glad they could experience the life they wanted. It's pathetic that so many people only hate when they see others living a successful life.

@07GhostHD 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder where they are lving. That whole scenery looks gorgeous. I would absolutely love to see that every day of my life.

@harrynut3044 4 жыл бұрын

LOL. The Wife has that look..."Yea, we got that kinda money, son".

@amygross5396 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful House !!! Thank you for sharing

@0JReynolds 3 жыл бұрын

It is so beautiful 💕. I can just imagine sitting by the fire outside with a hot cup of coffee.

@kosmonautik639 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning, your kids may move away one day but will be eternally grateful for the heaven you offered them to grow

@_MrTrue 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I would absolutely love living there. Sure, I need to make a few million bucks first. But hey, that's a dream too. I say congratulations. You made it happen.

@elisekhoury7718 3 жыл бұрын

I love what they did! They are living beautifully and peacefully and that’s great!

@Mbusowabalondo 3 жыл бұрын

My God even the dogs are living a good life more than most of us. What a life some of us can only congratulate you and wish you all the best life has to offer. It's a private resort a fancy one♥️♥️♥️👏

@walterwhite8333 2 жыл бұрын

This isn't really off grid, it's just a luxury resort.

@JGBerserkR22 4 жыл бұрын

"Satellite phone ,satellite wifi"...ill stop you right there

@dontcare3430 4 жыл бұрын

Off grid in a million dollar homestead. Easy peasy.

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah not having a budget can seriously help with any plan.

@tynao2029 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 just because you have a budget doesn't mean your plan is going to go well

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

@@tynao2029 what?? I think something was lost in translation for you there.

@catscattying943 4 жыл бұрын

don't Care it’s not a homestead. They don’t grow anything there. They just harvest wood, from what l could tell.

@ricomon35 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 All his comments are kinda the "huh what" category.... Pretty sure he is not understanding the sarcastic tone of the comments he's commenting on! LOL :)

@gardeniablossom4077 3 жыл бұрын

I live up there. Not everyone up there is living so glamorously. A lot of people just built there places very slowly over many years.

@theboujeehippie2743 4 жыл бұрын

Your living my dream. Thanks for sharing . God bless you and your beautiful family enjoy each other it goes by fast this crazy beautiful sometimes messed up life.

@deidrethomason8164 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful and everyone's dream, but it isn't feasible for the average person. You would have to be wealthy to have a set up like this and to live this way. It is great and I'm glad they can enjoy it, however, it only goes to show that everything, even living alternatively, requires money.

@smallfootprint2961 4 жыл бұрын

@MrBadabimBadabum .. Perfect post. Begin at the beginning.

@deidrethomason8164 4 жыл бұрын

@MrBadabimBadabum I understand you start where you are, but to even buy this kind of property would cost more than most people have. I'm saying this isn't living off grid for the average person. This is an extreme example of what you can do with money. You can have an off grid place and live alternatively, but to live in the style of this family would take more money than most are able to afford. I'm not saying you can't live alternatively with a little money, but this example is an extreme example. I mean, come on, they aren't living in the style that most off-grinders live.

@TititoDeBologay 4 жыл бұрын

The point of the video is just to display the many ways to live and start inspiring. It's not to copy and paste.

@wordsunheard2383 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, maybe they were born into wealth like their kids. Or they got super rich and were able to find such a home. Many can’t even afford that boat. But hey tv seems to favor the super rich and evil.

@tylerwest3820 4 жыл бұрын

Words Unheard 🤔

@briannacooper2628 4 жыл бұрын

A huge thank you to Mark and Chera for letting us into their lives and beautiful home. A set up like this is naturaly stunning, empowering and just down right cool! I aspire to this level of energy redundancy in my home.

@chrissyn Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful 😍. It’s a blessing to live this way.

@susanobrien3076 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. Your hard work pays off. Too much negativity in comments.

@punjabipaul5515 4 жыл бұрын

Lemme guess..... He's a software engineer

@pinkegg3179 4 жыл бұрын

I would think he's a senior guy at an investment bank or hedge fund

@SenderBudYerGood 4 жыл бұрын

I would guarantee his job consists of stealing money from others through various schemes and frauds.

@jamessawyer1331 4 жыл бұрын

@@SenderBudYerGood You poor bastard hating on rich people.

@artistaloca4 4 жыл бұрын

@@jamessawyer1331 IKR? Some people have money. Some people don't. Choose one and go with it; it's your life, no one's gonna live it for you

@jujuria13 4 жыл бұрын

@@artistaloca4 entitled much?

@africanpride69 4 жыл бұрын

This must be the millionaire's version of off-grid lifestyle.

@pauljansen6650 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah....place is awesome but looks very costly!

@alpirl2921 4 жыл бұрын

@And Remember Kids Don't Do Crack Cocaine Where do you think this is? They say 20 mins to town but surely not vancouver right? Maybe vancouver island...

@zeph317 4 жыл бұрын

Did you expect to watch some dirty, smelly hippies living in a tent? WTH?

@clarkmakoni905 4 жыл бұрын

This won't cost so much in Africa.

@mistereearly1141 4 жыл бұрын

Complete with laberdoodles

@joanhardy2961 4 жыл бұрын

love what they did! thanks for sharing your story!

@VictoriaB3 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful way to live. This is the dream.

@jillwallace1319 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, they’re are a lot of jealous people commenting on this video. This is such a beautiful way to live 💜 dreamy, tranquil, well done 💜

@ditackett 4 жыл бұрын

Jillian Wallace I’m jealous and envious but if they worked to get the money to live their dream why not? Capitalism at its finist. Thanks for sharing

@chera-noellerasmussen893 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jillian! A lot of hard work went into it and support of amazing friends and neighbours. We thought we would share a bit of a different off grid life. Thank you for watching!

@Creole_Rebellion 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I had the money to move my family to a great estate like that. Great job love and respect

@garnacha71 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best video of families living off the grid. Very motivating...

@803mastiff9 3 жыл бұрын

The most impressive off grid home I have seen.

@ExploringAlternatives 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Everyone, for those of you who are wondering, this beautiful spot is on the West Coast of Canada. Thanks so much for watching!

@ramosdistributors 4 жыл бұрын

I like more info about the place

@darylbiggs5462 4 жыл бұрын

Probably Vancouver Island or surrounding area

@mrs.juliettelambert6241 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Stunning 👍🏻

@SteveNesich 4 жыл бұрын

So very nice. Thank you for sharing a part of your lives with us. Not prying, but curious. Is this on Vancouver Island?

@SteveNesich 4 жыл бұрын

Your life is being lived so wonderfully in such a beautiful place. As a fellow Pacific Northwesterner, I so appreciate what you've shared with us here. It's altogether positive and very inspirational.

@tayler8377 4 жыл бұрын

To be nestled in a beautiful corner of nature completely connected to the natural circadian rhythm . What an incredible view.

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

sure if you got the $$$$$$

@brad-marc26 4 жыл бұрын

jaim haas what your issue about the $$$$?

@jaimhaas5170 4 жыл бұрын

@@brad-marc26 it matters to the 99% that would like to have some "alternatives" too. Don't you think it matters?

@tayler8377 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaimhaas5170 They did say there was a less expensive way to go about doing it- And there are less expensive alternatives. There are plenty of other videos online that show a more affordable version of this life. I just believe living in alignment with nature and its natural rhythms are best for the human nervous system.

@brad-marc26 4 жыл бұрын

jaim haas it’s an alternative..... Just because 99% of us can’t afford it, that doesn’t mean its not an alternative. All your comments make you look the green eyed monster👀

@wholelotanothin1 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place to call home. Dreamy and serene.

@tWoforgamenot1 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful . this old man says very cool kids . well done ! I Enjoyed Seeing this :)

@ankicat3425 4 жыл бұрын

Love this. You don't need to go on holiday, you have tranquility on your doorstep

@TheIronpusher 4 жыл бұрын

So many salty comments about the families wealth. They played the long game, made their money and then went off the grid with all the luxuries a modern life in North America has. "Off the grid" doesn't mean cabin with dirt floor. Have some respect. Wealth does not equal Evil.

@iansmith3593 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s obvious they have money, but so many in these comments are assuming they made their dough by being bad people. Perhaps they worked hard, inherited it, or both. And they made a cool choice. Ironically, if they chose to live in an ostentatious penthouse in a city, people would give them a hard time for that too.

@jennyhackenberg3790 3 жыл бұрын

I am envious of their ability to do this. their place is beautiful. I know off grid means they don't depend on the electric company for their power. I would have chickens and a greenhouse but that is me. no matter what we all still have to work to pay the taxes and probably the rental for a boat slip too but can you imagine in the long run what they are saving.

@therealistafrican6567 3 жыл бұрын

I agree and in South Africa Vendas have an adage" Jealousy is a process you go through before becoming a witch ". Is it hard to say well done or wish I could afford it as well

@unboxtea7257 3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone says it. work hard save up live the good life they look like they are in their late 40s or early 50s meaning they had a home b4 so sold off their old home got deserted land in US is cheap the build was the hard part

@elisekhoury7718 3 жыл бұрын

@Thelronpusher I agree!! Wealth doesn’t equal criminal or bad people, Maybe they worked hard to make such a living! Off-grid doesn’t mean poor!

@SquillyMon 4 жыл бұрын

There IS a road to get here, it's called "The Yellow Brick Road". Lots of Gold went into this setup.

@focusinc 3 жыл бұрын

So many people hating. Good for them happy for them.

@GITMachine 4 жыл бұрын

So many negative comments. A family is successful and is able to afford their dream lifestyle. Good for them. If I had the coin I'd do the exact same thing.

@POVeez 4 жыл бұрын

This is perfect for a time like this during the coronavirus epicdemic

@camchc5563 4 жыл бұрын

it's not an epidemic. It's a pandemic, an epidemic is one country, a pandemic is worldwide.

@jvaish 4 жыл бұрын

@@camchc5563 so Pitbull is a pandemic

@pauloyarzun8495 4 жыл бұрын

@@jvaish 😂😂😂😂

@erinjoy218 4 жыл бұрын

@@jvaish 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😭 this cracked me righttt upp...good one !!!

@Lubecycling 4 жыл бұрын

jvaish lmfaooooo

@ss41303 2 жыл бұрын

God bless this family. This is living large!!!🤗🥰

@yilengyang3325 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I want to live same like you guys so good

@arlynbaggot6187 4 жыл бұрын

These people made a beautiful home and they seem to have resources that most people don't have. I think that making a life like this is a matter of will and sticking to one's vision of how they want their lives to be. I saw a video about a guy who lives on an island that he built out of plastic bottles. Where there is a will, there is a way.

@xandr13 4 жыл бұрын

"I felt so vulnerable when he was away, so we bought a second boat" I know the pain! Getting a new boat is always the best remedy.

@HoneyBunches100 4 жыл бұрын

Think of the second boat as the same security of a second car for your family (if you have a wife and children).

@budoboy 4 жыл бұрын

I think they'll need a few more boats for the kids

@itchyvet 4 жыл бұрын

So that satelite connection was not up to scratch ?????????

@ganymeade5151 4 жыл бұрын

ROFLMAO. As if most of us could easily afford any type of boat.

@carolechenowith900 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely nice place!

@imeldacabornay3212 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful place on this planet. Very relaxing to watch, so, thank you for sharing.

@johnlee4249 4 жыл бұрын

You have done a incredible job, thank you for sharing your adventure.

@evelinortiz2690 4 жыл бұрын

I could probably afford the rental of the barge... then have enough left for a tent and a poncho and a lighter . But anyone can do it

@NoNopeAndNo 4 жыл бұрын

Can I borrow your poncho & lighter? Might not return the lighter as I cannot afford the tent either and will need it for fires to keep warm. But yeah, the things in the video are doable 🤦‍♂️😅

@sk8ercaligirl 3 жыл бұрын

Evelin Ortiz you are funny. 😂

@justwannasay5454 2 жыл бұрын

He boats off to his office. What does he do? Best decision he ever made to live there. Especially now. What a gift for generations to come. When the grid goes down, no problem.