Living on a 4 Season Houseboat - Beautiful Floating Tiny House!

[@tallulahbeaverhausen4382]

The grill floor is by far one of the best features I have seen in tiny houses so far : it's lighter than wood, lets dust fall, allows heat and air to circulate and it's way better and healthier for the mattress (no moisture accumulated, less germs and odors...). I wonder why it is not more common in tiny houses ! That said, lovely boat and owner and great video ! :)

[@SignsAllAround]

i couldn't agree more. that loft floor is utter genius!

[@RubyOpheliaQuinn]

It's really a fantastic idea. I think it may take some getting used to though. I can see myself freaking out about falling! LOL

[@earthwizz]

We'll probably see more of them now. You're right, lovely boat and owner and great video ! :)

[@googlesuxbigtime1227]

+Patriot Jefferson That grated floor was more than strong enough to support her. I really doubt a professional builder, would use materials for a floor. That couldn't support the weight of someone standing on it. Plus she rents that boat out. Do you think she tells people? "Don't step on the grated bedroom floor. It's just for show. Only step on the support beams." Someone would be a fool, to creat such a liability.

[@earthwizz]

Look again. Her first foot was on a beam but the angle of her leg suggests her out of sight second foot was on the mesh. Depending on how it's fixed it could easily support a person over that span. You're right it's brilliantly practical, but you might like to calm down on the insults.

[@Lesley-gb1dr]

Absolutely beautiful! The young lady has thought everything through and she and her friend deserve every credit for creating this wonderful lifestyle.

[@DavidLorellHoskins]

What a dream house. Independent living. Freedom. Simplicity. This stuff sends chills.

[@LaviniaDeMortalium]

I think this is one of the few tiny homes I've seen that looks spacious without turning it into a giant window box. The proportions are just right

[@gpurvis1000]

this is probably, one of the most innovative tiny house designs I've seen in awhile, definitively a favorite.

[@frankleaney6267]

My gf got me this for my bday. Greatest bday ever. We stayed on your house boat four years ago in February . My gf would have liked your new addition you have now back then. Lol. Great memory. Miigwetch 🙏

[@I_HateClickBait]

I'm confused. Did you buy it from her after she sold it or something? It seems to me she built it herself. With much help of course.

[@Lesley-gb1dr]

​@@I_HateClickBait the young lady said that when she isn't living there, she rents it out as an airbnb.

[@sarahjanesalvan8202]

This has got to be the best tiny house I've ever seen!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching Sarah =)

[@buddyterry3867]

Sarah Salvan would you love to live live in one with me

[@Tophiachuuu]

Sarah Salvan it's cool. If you go to places where house boats are popular you'll see lots like this. Some usually have the roof turned into a decking area tho instead of the side deck.

[@rodeltapia5725]

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[@rodeltapia5725]

Jonn. Rondjie. P. .

[@janettawallace3722]

This boat house is really perfect. I like her life style living. The water looks so relaxing.

[@shelleyhillier7581]

would also love to see a video of this in the winter!

[@pwb0511]

Wow, half the comments are critical, sad! I just love her and her little houseboat and her free spirit! Thanks for sharing your floating home with us. What’s life if not an adventure?

[@louiscarstens8687]

Agree with your comment

[@louiscarstens8687]

Agree with your comment... But yes thanks for sharing....

[@earthangel8730]

I noticed very few critical comments. We see things as we are...

[@donclark4685]

I Love your Home. I live in a rather large Home and Hate it. What you have is just right. Great Job and God Bless You.

[@yuhboris304]

This is is one of the best because of how spacious it is and how many windows it has. The roof top patio and loft are amazing too

[@victorialawrence4782]

holy smokes. this is amazing! we've been following tiny houses for a decade and this is officially my favorite!!

[@CosmicCourtOfLaw]

I would definitely filter that water. Nice home!

[@sandakureva]

This. I trust everything but the water. At least boil it and store it in jugs.

[@col2959]

How wpould you filter it?

[@sawmakai]

@@col2959 with a filter or some other way cmon think for yaself

[@col2959]

Zeta - are to getting smart with me ? Think for yaself.... watch ya mouth

[@m_teo]

col you need to calm down, your being to loud. No one thinks your funny because this comment was posted 2 years ago.

[@Tchild2]

Love it. Gorgeous setting. This young lady is living a life most only dream about.

[@ZeroEntropy.]

Thank you for not saying "dogs", "yoga", "reclaimed", "vegan" and so on! That alone was refreshing, the amazing space was a bonus!

[@sigmacentauri6191]

lol getting burnt out on the permacult buzz words? Those are all good things you’re listing but i get it if you’re tired of the awakening with JP propaganda lol

[@lilaac6374]

THIS is my dream house for sure. 😍

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for checking out the video =)

[@lilaac6374]

Exploring Alternatives Thanks for sharing it ! ^^

[@isabelapuente758]

Miss_Lya same

[@patriciacarman7906]

Miss_Lya

[@tyetheblogger8381]

Miss_Lya same as well when I'm older I'm building a miny vote house and it will have a basketball area it will have a fences bouncy house hot tub

[@del5.0]

By far one of the coolest house boats I've ever seen....the best part is when she had her hat on, very cool chick.

[@WannaBFree]

That is my dream home. I think every aspect is perfect. What a wonderful way to live. Thanks for sharing.

[@Janartable]

I am in the southern U.S. but 20 years ago I lived in Aylmer Quebec. This was a really fun video. Good to see my old stomping grounds. It’s a beautiful area.

[@bork572]

Love the idea of lowering the roof to meet the height requirement for driving on the road. Been thinking up some of my own designs on how I could cheat the height limit as well haha. Beautiful space!

[@luizmiranda1950]

Everything nice, the chosen day, the place, the houseboat, the girl and the video. That is a long time I haven't seen so much nice things like in the last minutes. Thank you,!

[@tammiemiller121]

This is one of my favorite tiny homes I have ever seen. I am so psyched to build some sort of traveling tiny home, whether it be out of a short bus, maybe a camper if it's just the right one, and now I am actually considering doing something like this. I plan to have a tiny footprint regardless of what or how I do this thing. Thanks for sharing this. You have inspired me so much! I am happy for you to be living such a wonderful lifestyle! Good luck in all you do, Tammie Miller

[@ravenfury77]

Tammie Miller I would love to see that video.

[@kevinbushracing58]

4 years later, you still haven't done it

[@johnbecay6887]

i have been watching houseboat videos for weeks and your house boat has, by far, the most dock appeal...and yes, i am interested in renting, thank you....

[@celegleeson1767]

already watched this about 8 times. If i went to stay in it I'd have my tape measure doing all the math. just stunning. Great job. i too would like some rough plans for this. i cld live in this for the rest of my life happily.

[@nancyjanepaige200]

Amazing is all I can say about this young women. She's living the dream. On her beautiful house boat. I love it. Thank you 4 sharing.

[@MakingCentsInTrucking]

I enjoy watching ideas of those who make it reality. Love those outside thinkers. Theirs hope for civilization.

[@themontephone875]

Oh yeah! Now this makes sense...to live. Her love for the water shows! I’m encouraged!

[@livingbig]

Great story! This place is amazing! :)

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much! Great work on all your videos by the way. We always really enjoy what you post :) :)

[@sharkzombiesgod8171]

Living Big In A Tiny House k

[@kristinlee386]

Living Big In A Tiny House ❤️

[@FutureLegend100]

Bryce...the myth ..the legend..

[@larslinden2073]

Living Big In A Tiny House 1

[@gabrielbarbara250]

That beauty has crossed the line between a boat and a ship

[@silentone503]

This is something I've been thinking about doing. Great home.

[@nannaskare8149]

A friend of mine had a houseboat with a trap door for his "refrig-net" and to fish when it was bad weather ! of course it was the Pacific off Washington and very chilly water even in summer lol so worked great for his beer and the grocery cooler!!!

[@kiwi007]

Your home is just beautiful, spacious and open and a view that would cost millions of dollars.

[@jackhammer4656]

Love the boat and this young ladies adventurous attitude.

[@JendisJournal]

That's really neat. Very smart to make it adaptable for moving it on the road.

[@timothyarthur2674]

WOW!!! A Beautiful Woman with a beautiful home 😊❤

[@ArkansasMike]

I love that house boat. Awesome video!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you!!

[@leslierindel4610]

@@ExploringAlternatives Would defo like to know more about it, shower ,and specs

[@louiscarstens8687]

That looks super calm a d peaceful.. Water and views... Awesome.. That's so cool and love it.

[@StyledbyRai]

That is so amazing! I considered a tiny house before but seeing this right on the river is... just wow.😳

[@ShadeCandle]

This is fantastic! I grew up in Wakefield (well, Farm Point, ten minutes away) so this makes me miss home and the river so much! Great to see this kind of community flourishing there now.

[@Dld1985]

Nice to see someone young enjoying the live aboard experience. I've been living aboard for almost 20 years. When I first did it I didn't think I would like more than a year. Now, No way do I want to go back to a conventional house.

[@deanmacka4975]

What a great home boat yes it's way to cool to be called a house boat this young lady has made a home boat all the best of luck

[@1Lightdancer]

Love this house - so beautiful, and such a lovely place to live! Love that roof deck!

[@NickAbatino]

This made my day better. Wonderful little house!

[@Val_kyriee]

Wow. She's beautiful.

[@donaldjohnson3265]

Yes & the girl is pretty sweet too.

[@serenity0324]

just bursts out singing Old Man River... this house is sooo dreamy.

[@supnerds1551]

This shows that people can do anything they put there mind to

[@lucasmaria9730]

Seriously? Heart transplants, cloning, satellites, CRISP, the LHC, the China Wall, the Panama Canal, the Internet, defeating the Axis... living on a boat.

[@cconnelly1085]

I love all the windows and the light in there with views to the water...very nice;

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Cool! A well thought out project!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! It definitely made us want to build our own houseboat :)

[@talkinnmedia4535]

Beautiful Home on the water. How relaxing.

[@georgemoore4712]

Love the Grill flooring great for air flow!

[@susie9893]

Except I might consider a sturdy mesh like you often see on cats in lieu of a deck, all of the benefits but kinder on the feet

[@stealth48nurse]

A lot of thought and planning was put into this great floorplan

[@mrbr549]

Great video Matt and Danielle!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you!

[@j-mestump6553]

Do you ever worry about safety? I mean I would feel pretty vulnerable at night. But I love this. You could do so much with this!

[@taniasmith619]

Sweet home, absolutely lovely and gorgeous.

[@connymark3941]

i like this so much,always wanted to live on the water,it looks so cosy an peaceful

[@justinsantos5751]

So how you deal with pirates trying to invade your boat?

[@xdj77]

Justin Santos lol

[@squillproductions9345]

Justin Santos I'm the captn now

[@deeplyclosetedindividual]

Surrender thy booty! yaarrrrr

[@tylerhurd9569]

44mag

[@jamesart9]

You invite them in and give them rum.

[@nikahaider1588]

This is a wonderful home! A real dream! You are great Bonnie!!!

[@TonyAnschutz]

awesome design. What a cool place!

[@davidsowens]

Good for you. Looks awesome. We brought a 50' yacht but we love living on the water

[@mpatrickthomas]

OK THIS IS THE COOLEST of the 'mini houses' I have ever seen. Love that grate floor. Lol. That was smart. Ty for posting this. This is THE BEST. Great job on making video.

[@leilaafshary1268]

Had savoir daf my habite caser i o zieo pin boat radin azita caser khose u hasaaa 😂😂😂😂🦷🍒⚘⚘⚘🐟💘💘💘💘💘💘💘🚴‍♂️

[@DOGakaDefenderOfGems]

Wow...you are living my dream...(huge sigh)...LOVE IT! ... I was seriously on my way to alternative living when my beautiful grand daughters met with misfortune and were going to be separated ... so of course, one does what one has to when family is in danger of losing one another...so I am blessed to have them all safe and sound in my care today...and TOGETHER...I have no regrets, but boy oh boy, I cant help but be a bit envious of your lifestyle...I have not given up on finding ways to fulfill my dream, but need a little more time now to make some adaptations to include three little peanuts! A house boat would definitely be such a blast for them...We might see you on the river...we aren't too far away...(East of Toronto)...Sure wish you many more happy days aboard your "home"...great video!

[@ChazEvansdale]

What a lovely boat and fine Bonnie lass.

[@ladeene06]

I'd NEVER leave! What a dream home! Stunningly homey😁

[@artisansportsman8950]

Great house and more than enough for anybody .

[@normanmerrill1241]

Well done and a charming, authentic presentation…be safe

[@lacamasmagazine]

I love the peace these people must have from not having a massive mortgage payment every month. They’ve escaped financial bondage!

[@mrgbs7168]

@D some lakes you dont have to pay fees to build a dock. Or to have it there. Depends on the laws there. Once the bouts paid for the batteries can be recharged for little cost.

[@indieoak]

@ADJ30168 why would a communist bot introduce themselves?

[@Chris-wj4ze]

She admitted that she rents it out as an airbnb. She lives in a real house, like 99% of the people featured on this channel.

[@bedsidetable]

@D her and the pirate community were parking illegally on public dock haha

[@OziMarika]

Good day Bonnie... Love your River Boat House and its interior... Love it that is not pretentious but homely...It is stunning... Wishing your life to be smooth sailing...

[@arianeb835]

BEAUTIFUL! And in Québec also, I didn't know there was anything amazing like this where I lived..........maybe I'll rent it one day

[@bunakkaptan]

I just love it ... what a beautiful life style...I'm impressed and just a little bit JEALOUS...!

[@ESLinsider]

What about in the winter? Those walls looked pretty thin and was thinking that river would freeze over.

[@campbub]

Ian Leahy theirs a few things that can be done... If she is by power, you can put a bubbler in the water, basically it’s a fan that brings up water from the bottom that’s warmer , and it keeps the water from freezing around boat. Also it’s not the worse thing to have a boat freeze in, most think it will crush it etc.. usually not the case, as the ice will usually push up on to shore first... Last thing ... she’s on a river with a current. If she keeps the ice off her boat, it prob stays ice free all winter. I would say the worse thing could be is when the ice break up happens... I would be worried about a large chunk of ice smashing the hull. She may have a dock etc protecting her. Hope some of this helps ~

[@jallark9041]

just a joke by the way, lol. No way that wouldn't tip on a wave. Good initial stability, poor maximum stability.

[@concrete6935]

She showed the wood stove . Having s old wood stoves for 30 years I don’t think I have ever seen a more unsafe stove and chimney in my life .

[@chevyspark8968]

She said the pontoons are made to freeze and stay stable.

[@angiekerbow8388]

At 5:06 she says the pontoons are meant to freeze in the ice.

[@timeriderx]

Just enjoy being young!! I lived in many cabins, vans, travel trailers and etc. But that was pre-60's. Where's the time machine..LOL!

[@lipgloss7636]

I envy this lifestyle. Good for you girl! ❤️

[@redwoods7370]

My ideal life. I'm happy that some people get to live this way. Makes me feel good. Thanks for the video.

[@1satisfiedmind]

This is fantastic, what an excellent idea.

[@ronkirk5099]

I lived aboard and cruised a 33' sailboat for 7 years including a 40,000 mile circumnavigation and have always thought about moving aboard a small house boat. I'm through with ocean crossings but living on a houseboat and being able to travel around on rivers and inland waterways sure has a lot of appeal.

[@shugardad]

Is not the river cold enough to refrigerate perishables? Thumbs up.

[@stepheningermany]

I was thinking that, even in summer it should be cold enough. Just keep everything in a water tight Box in the river

[@merle393]

she swims in it, so it could not be that cold.

[@brendar9363]

Refrigerate versus freeze.

[@f1reisaloser]

I like the large round window in your kitchen. Nice houseboat.

[@ja553]

love ur channel greetings from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Julian :)

[@ivechang6720]

Love the pull down roof idea.Thank you svm

[@liketolooker]

I really was impressed with the features of your home! Do you have any pictures or videos of the construction?

[@stephanielimongelli1156]

Good for you! You are living the dream! Enjoy 😊

[@Jean-qn4fy]

Do you have to boil the water that you use to brush your teeth?

[@CasMullac]

Just don't swallow it. It's the same when you go abroad.

[@kristianblerche8443]

You can not be 100% safe without boiling it... but it will probably be ok without... how ever you should only put it in your mouth or near your lips if you are willing to risk becoming sick... like really sick.. Doing dishes and laundry, washing your hands and such is of cause ok... but parasites and unfamiliar bacteria can really mess up your life if it gets in your body..

[@Diggnuts]

Safety gestapo alert..

[@stepheningermany]

Like to America or Canada

[@iskatelabel33]

dry brush. my dentist recommends it. no water needed, just sanitize with h2o2 or alcohol, works better than water imo. been doing it for a year, no cavities, no problems, and best of all no water waste ;)

[@joemorrow7691]

Two Thumbs Up! Young Lady, So Cool!

[@Etamar-yg4sy]

Nice video. You guy have grown to 100,000 subscribers congratulation

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much :)

[@christerry4395]

What a great home you have built for yourself. Thanks for sharing.

[@KATZFamilyadventures]

Very well though out space and design! Great video, I'm subscribing for more

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed the video! :)

[@isabelitagildo-paa217]

I love living in a houseboat someday , it's peaceful , I love your boat it's cozy

[@kc4ril]

OK, but she didn't say how much it coast to build or if she has to pay rent for a dock space. Where my dad has his boat in California people pay up to $1,000 a month for a dock space.

[@zochbuppet448]

What part of California, ...California has quite some expensive areas. But I'm sure it's similar here. I think there is a race between, California, Ontario and BC to see who can be the most expensive place to live

[@kc4ril]

Zoch Buppet My dad has a sail boat in a harbor just north of sanfransico, my uncle also has a bit houseboat not far from there, they are both in the sanfransico bay. When I was a kid it was very cheap to have a boat there but now developers have changed everything.

[@kc4ril]

***** Yeah, I used to go to LBI every summer, I know it's a bit expensive. It would have been really great to know her expenses. Anyways hope things get better for you and you stop hating your life soon!

[@kc4ril]

***** Glad to hear that, have a good one!

[@bevschmidt8969]

on lake erie, i only pay $650 for my dock (6 months, 30ft sailboat) that includes free electric , and water...

[@ArtistBrianSheffield]

The sailboat industry has a thing called a 'cooling plate' for refrigeration purposes. I suggest a top loading to keep the cold air inside the box. They are nice size and the plate uses a small amount of energy. There is also a solid state battery charger that creates more energy than it uses producing a charge into a battery or battery bank to keep them charged. The best setup is two battery banks that can be switched back and forth with the charger working on the bank not being used.

[@shanemc2869]

Beautiful ideas and craftsmanship but the only thing that doesn't make sense is no solar panels to charge the battery's already , doors open up widely with electric running through without the cost of recharging battery's

[@nateyoutube6954]

Shane Mane r

[@shanemc2869]

nate sawyer

[@MelissaBrownapt215]

Shane Mane - She mentioned that as a possibility and other changes, but she got it on impulse (no long forethought and planning). It also lacked refrigeration - she said "for now" (published in 2016). She rents it through air B&B hinting that cash flow is a factor as it is her primary residence. For a person as young as she appears to be, it's amazing that she has been able to create a relatively carefree life. I'm impressed. Eventually she'll probably have the other necessities and can rent it for more $.

[@iana887]

Hello, yes, this place looks stunning!

[@nickperry2196]

This is my favorite of all the tiny home videos I've watched. I'm quite curious what more I would need to do to a boat like this to make it more travel friendly since I live in Nova Scotia, a bit rougher waters here then the Gatineau.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I'm very impressed with this young lady!

[@arianebrule1243]

I'm now watching this in 2019 and this house is abandoned but still kinda floating. It's still there today.

[@IronWalls]

Is that a marina? How can that boat just stay there? Does it have an address? I have so many questions.

[@siyaciaraamandaperez]

Aron Walls image a 🐊🐬omg I would be scared 🥺 that’s my dream build a tiny house or boat house 😔 11-13-19

[@leslierindel4610]

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[@Grace-111]

It would be great to see some of these tiny homes in the winter too.

[@GoodKarma1020]

Hello from western Canada 🇨🇦. Let me just say your boat ⛵️ is poetry in water. I long to live by water and I have been exploring affordable sustainable living. Your video is a wonderful inspiration for my dreams. Thank-you

[@chikkamagalur]

D Ishappywithlife @

[@chancegregg]

The loft floor is genius!! I’m gonna have to use that one

[@stephengeorgemalcolm1975]

Truely awesome !!!

[@NOIZYB]

kelburn1975 i like the hair

[@amazingnature3261]

Very beautiful and enspiring. Merci and please post more.