WHY We're Selling Our FLOATING AIRBNB...

After renovating & living on this houseboat for 2 years, we turned it into a short term rental cabin for the summer. And it was wildly successful! In fact... maybe too successful? Follow along with us this week as we share why it was for the best that we say goodbye to our first floating tiny house, formerly known as the Fontana Surf Shack on airbnb & vrbo.
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[@deelnickole65]

Its going to be sad to see the old place go but it also means new beginnings. Yall are such good ppl 🧡

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Bittersweet indeed! Thank you 🥹💙

[@Roqjoru]

​@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses I've been pondering on your dream we've been following these guys for years. Following them and being former USN has been an edu. Batts can start fires and he needed LP air (positive air) so as not to breath the fumes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imPElYaom62NiMksi=Ry3HXyKegbxYthwh

[@garysuper5338]

You two are beautiful! Ain’t no other way to put it; beautiful!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🥲❤️❤️❤️

[@ZwervenmetJuKi]

Congratulations, now you have more time to enjoy the fine things in life👍⚓😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Here’s to hoping! 🙏🙌🥂

[@kaitybby123]

So happy for you two!!! I found your channel and binged all your videos when I was like 10 weeks pregnant and now my little one is 4 months old. You’ve accomplished so much in that time!! I loved seeing y’all get the tiny wood burning stove and say goodbye to steamy windows! and extra loved that it got a cameo in today’s episode. Can’t wait to keep watching! Congrats again!! Selling it was truly the best move!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Awww that is too sweet. Big hugs to you & your little one! You will probably enjoy next week’s episode, my 1yo nephew is joining us on the houseboat for a day! 🩷👶🏼

[@gpetesr]

You folks are the cutest couple on KZbin. 🙏

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Too sweet 🥹💓

[@TerryFalan]

Hey guys! Can’t pick out just one moment because they have all been so great! Your channel is our favourite! My wife and I have been watching from pretty well the beginning. I think this move is totally the right one. I always kid you about picking it up and stop being so lazy, but you both know I’m just razzing you. Selling the first cabin will give you more time to enjoy your life together and that’s the most important thing of all! T&C!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahah we always love reading your comments. Really appreciate you Keeping Afloat with us all this time 😉 Thanks y’all!!!

[@carlapierle8623]

Honestly, I breathed a sigh of relief for you both. I don't know how you kept up with all of that! At least you can say you tried it. You will always have your memories and videos to look back on. I started watching after I caught you on one of those "Tiny Home" tour videos. You weren't in the house you just sold much longer after I started watching, but I did binge watch your rehab of it to catch up. I couldn't say which episode or moment that has stood out the most to me. I just like your content and vibe as a whole. I especially love the adoration and respect you have for each other. Time is valuable, and now you'll have more of it to enjoy each other.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww thank you. 🥲🙏 appreciate you following along & enjoyed reading these kind words!!

[@carlapierle8623]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses ❤️ You’re welcome!

[@sarameitner6770]

ONE???? Impossible. Every visit you allowed us in your first house there - has been a delight. That chapter is "closed" - but the fabulous memories will continue on - and of course, it only takes a few taps on keys to visit a favorite memory again. Thank you for that - and for allowing us along on the new chapters you've begun...

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Too sweet. Thank you!! 🙏💙

[@adamgorman8874]

My favourite moment from the Surf Shack was the New Years Day polar plunge. I just went back and watched it again. It's still funny! Seems like a smart decision to sell now. Maybe not an easy decision, but smart. Better to sell now than before. If you sold it when you got your new house, you would have always wondered if you should have kept it as a rental. Now you tried it - it worked - great success - then you sold at a good price while you were still winning. It's a good result and gives you good closure. Well played Joneses!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahaha I laughed every time i rewatched those clips of the polar plunge while editing this and then we went back and watched it again after reading this comment. 😆 it’s STILL funny indeed. So true! Now we know. Knowledge is power but time is money. Now we have a bit more of both! 🙏 thanks Adam!!

[@tomtomtom1957]

Congrats on the sale moving on is always bitter sweet. I have been watching since some of your first vids you were so unsure then but those days are gone you are both so natural present and in the moment you are a pleasure to watch. Keep being you and Iko the other family member she is always a treat to see and deserves lots of treats for being so sweet. Your life style is really great seems so full of love and fun and passion. Thanks for sharing your lives with all of us we are all better off for it!! That rainbow over your old house said it all!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Awww loved reading this! Thank you!!! 🌈🙏🙏

[@olderwiser64]

You absolutely made the right choice! Plus, you tried it first so you know exactly what it was like. That’s the best way to make a decision-so you won’t be questioning yourself the whole time had you sold it right away. Running an Airbnb or bed and breakfast always sounds amazing-and even when people are prepared for the work that goes into it-you’re never really prepared for all the work that goes into it. So you guys can now know you made the right choice for sure! I’m really happy for you and all the free time you’re going to have on your hands to do things that you really want to do, more so than those things you always need to do. There’s enough of that need to do stuff every day. So have fun with your newfound free time! Very happy for you guys!! More play time for Iko too! 😁🙌🏻🩷💜🩵

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Yes to alll of the above! 🩷🙏 thank you so much for the comment!

[@judischarns4509]

Seems like you made the best possible decision. This sale gives you a good nest egg/cushion to continue following your dreams. It allows for new dreams and recapturing your time. I’m excited to continue following your journey.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Absolutely 🙌 thank you so much!

[@markgosser9578]

I have built many homes on land for myself and you do get attached to them but life evolves. Will turn 60 in a few weeks and building one more much smaller house for my family. So happy I found your channel… have enjoyed all your videos but seeing and hearing Brandon play the banjo is pretty awesome.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Downsizing is surprisingly fun & cathartic! What a fun adventure you have up ahead. Thank you!! 🪕🙌

[@renoflames]

Excellent video. Yaul are true people.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

💙🙏🤗

[@jansmith3158]

Life... it's about integrity & a strong moral compass to bring you on your intended path of life. Great decision to sell. Greatt job making the cabin perfect for the new owners!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Absolutely 🩷 thank you!

[@sharonoldham4374]

Great video. I loved all the flash backs. I wish the new owners the best and pray it's everything they wished for and enjoy their time in their lake home.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Always fun to have a little blast from the past 💙 Thank you!

[@leonagann5161]

How exciting! It was meant for you guys to sell it,with them offering more! So glad you will be getting some much needed memory making times together! I so enjoy watching thank you!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@marchitibang2]

Thanks again for sharing the journey. Hope you can enjoy some quality time, although with you guys, it's all quality ! Happy trails, and keep on keepin' on.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww thank you! 🙏🩷

[@Roqjoru]

My wife started a "Scary Bear Attack" (SBA) for me. I requested she put up one if your vids. She looked at me and said. I picked the SBA for you, thought you would like it. Well I did. Story was from a true story of 1916 where a mule train with supply and oats. A blk bear killed the mule train guy. His buddies set up a trap with dynamite and a long fuze..Fuze... B○○m! No more bear. Once I looked at the case study, she played your vid for me. It was so relaxing. Much respect on Brandon's high standard, "A buyer's dream", I strongly agree. I hope to get 1-2 vids/ day and catch up. Thank you.

[@bethgahring6676]

I completely understand why you chose to sell the surf shack, but it will always be special. It is hard to pick a favorite moment...the engagement announcement when you returned to a very cold home...all of the hard work you did to turn it into a sweet little spot on that beautiful lake....to just meeting you and wishing to be there with you for a fun hangout. Congratulations! 🎉 Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🩷🩷🩷 absolutely. thank YOU 🙏

[@liebekatz1]

You did an excellent job selling your rental. I believe that whatever you put out into the World returns to you two-fold. Always do good and you'll be blessed. Good luck on your new journeys❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So kind of you to say 🤍 thank you!!

[@asee7117]

Yes you got stain pads now so much easier for beams and facer boards and tricky angels! Great work both of you.

[@janetf23]

I know the new owners are gonna have great times there, too, and you guys can feel great about providing such a special place for them.🌅 Now you can breathe a little easier while you tackle your new projects as well. Good going😎🌊💙

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

100% 🙏💙 great perspective. thank you!!!!

[@frankbalazs8816]

My wife Hates the water! I love it!! I grew up racing Bmx and traveling the Country as a kid racing and living in my parents Motorhome. I finally got her camping and we have a permanent site at the Campground with our Travel Trailer! Gotta just work on finding a rental on the water for a few days and win her over on the whole water thing! Absolutely Beautiful place you guys have! God bless you both!❤

[@paulfrost4678]

I’ve been following you guys on KZbin for a while from the Uk , and this is the first time I’ve commented, I can’t remember when but you were doing your first house up. It’s been a great journey and I now look forward to every Friday for your next episode. But the one thing I love most of all is the fact you are not just a beautiful couple you are both beautiful people on the inside. I’m so grateful I’ve able to share your story with you. Much love from England ❤❤❤❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So sweet 🥲🙏 thank you!!!! hugs from the other side of the pond!

[@thomasvantrabert5342]

Wow favorite moment? too many to name. I think watching your mom and dad help. that was beautiful.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Those are great memories 💙 thank you!

[@darrylalford8879]

Congrats ! Favorite memory, when Brandon cut your hair ! Thank y'all for including us !!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahahaha “I said an inch?!?” 🤍 fun stuff. Thank you for following along!

[@whitneyzaleski6865]

This was one of my favorite videos! One of my favorite memories was the search for the lost items, even though that was the new house.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww love hearing that. thank you! 🙏 & yes that was so much fun!!

[@greeneyedgirlina]

I think you did the right thing, win win for y’all and the buyers. Lucky them. I’m like a Brandon, I did the same type tasks in my home to make her shine in tip top shape before the buyer got the keys. How fun to see the segment of flashback memories. Fun fun. Sarah, you always have the best commentary, well said and thought out and you always bring to a great close. I love your channel and all y’all (that means Iko!) Enjoy your extra leisure time and the cash in your pocket. You worked very hard for it.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Loved reading this comment!! Thank you so much 🩷🙏

[@jeffreystarr680]

Having had multiple rental properties, a full-time job and 3 kids for more than 20 plus years, I get the no time thing. Love your videos. Still have our lake house and will never give it up. Legacy for the kids.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

those who get it, get it! 🤝 Haha thank you!

[@juliesutton4551]

Completely understand!! So happy for y’all and the new owners ❤❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

thank you so much! 🙏

[@melanie2846]

Congratulations on the sale! Endings are always bittersweet. But happy beginnings for the new owners………plus, a major bonus to have the previous owners, you and Brandon, just a short boat ride away! LOL

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahah true!! 🙏 thank you!

[@grunthorful]

Impossible to pick up just one moment, the whole story is delightful !

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww thank you! 🙏🙏 appreciate it!

[@Dixienell]

I can’t pick out just one, but I saw about the second or third show and had to go back and see them all. I always look forward to the weekend so I can see more. Love you, God Bless!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww that’s awesome. Thank you!!! much love to you 🙏

[@randyjohnson9710]

i think yall are RAD... I had seen few videos... but seeing this one made me subscribe and looking forward to future adventures. thanks for that lil input about time n energy to run a airbnb in middle of a lake. I can learn from yall and its apprciated. Glad ya got a good offer and made a good profit. WIN/WIN

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aw really appreciate this. Welcome aboard (officially 🤪) !! thanks again.

[@alisinwanderland]

I wondered why I couldn't find the listing on AirBnB for this floating cabin any longer; now, I know. Congrats on the sale of your first floating cabin, and congrats to the new owners! They are sure to enjoy the quieter life on the lake, and the company of awesome neighbors such as yourselves.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Haha yes indeed. Thank you so very much!! 🙏💙

[@JeffRondini1600]

Congrats to you both on the sell of the first home you all built and we all watched you both live on then turned into a air b and b and then built the new home and them taking on the new rebuild.. may our almighty god bless over you both and me and the wife love watching your videos..

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@chandrasutton4669]

Congratulations on a job well done, and the adventure you had in the process!!! 👏 👍 😊🎉❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🩷🩷🤗

[@peterbernier9624]

There is no one episode that stands out, they are all fantastic. I look forward to each one and sit envious of your hard earned lifestyle. Good on ya both

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! 💙🙏

[@jonathenbishop1119]

The wife and I were trying to come up but couldn't find the time . Hope the sale will help y'all find your happy place. We are so very happy for the two of you .

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much! 💙 bummer I know for those who were hoping to rent it. so sorry about that. appreciate the comment!

[@sherryacox65]

Oh wow!! So sad to see it go but, so happy for you guys! You have all your videos of memories for the first house and so much to look forward to for the future endeavors!!! Love you videos and adventures!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So true, I’ve always felt these videos are just as much for us and our memories as for those watching! 🩷 thank you!!!

[@patriotcynthia7849]

Well darn. I was hoping to buy when you were ready to sell. Like they say right place at the right time. Congratulations to you and the new owners!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

So sorry about that! So true, right place at right time. There’s always the cabin we’re renovating though?! 😉 Thank you!!

[@baddog340]

Congratulations on the sale. Your time is the most valuable asset you have. I can't pick just one favorite moment because I loved them all. Good luck in the future and I will keep watching as long as you're posting from down the road in good ole Waynesville NC.🎉❤😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

The older we get the more that becomes clear 🙏🕰️ thank you so much!!! My dad lives in waynesville so we get over there periodically too. Cheers, neighbor! 🤠

[@jamesbeaman5944]

Excellent. Moving on…. Loved all your episodes. Best, Jim

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks Jim!!! 🙏

[@andreatruelove9693]

So happy y’all are growing

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🥲🙏 thank you!

[@leslie6189]

Glad you got such a good offer!!!!

[@kahock1640]

The first video that I watched of yours was of this house. It was very interesting to me that you guys live full time on the water. When I found out that you rented it out I knew my family had to give it a try. I am glad and feel blessed to have been able to have exprienced it while you were still renting. Good luck on your next chapter!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thrilled we got the chance to host y’all. Thank you!!! 🙏🤗

[@sailme2day]

perfect !!! new adventures ahead. Har work and honesty always pays off.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

💙🙏 thank you!!!

[@thomasvantrabert5342]

Well done , amazing job. Improving the world as you go. be blessed

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@1cosmocat]

So many good moments. Looking forward to the new build continuing

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!!! us too. Jericho will be back!

[@1cosmocat]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Oh good. Y'all know I love me some Jericho

[@UFBBAng]

Been binging your vids as i found this channel recently. Love the editing, content and every video! Can't wait to see the next one. Love yall

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww love reading this. Appreciate you watching!! 🤝🙏

[@carladurrett7125]

I’m so bummed we won’t be able to come back, but we totally understand and are so happy for y’all! We are so grateful that we got to stay there for a couple of days. Thank you two (again) for a great experience!❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Definitely a bummer in that sense!! Loved getting to meet y’all 🩷 thank you for making the trip!!!

[@olderwiser64]

Awwww great memory montage!! 🩵💜🩷

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

I’ve watched it like 50 times now 🥲🙌 haha thank you!

[@christineturner9062]

Aww sweet memories there!! Off to make more in the new place love❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🩷🙏🤗

[@nata3467]

I have a home that in three years I'm moving out of to go to my cabin and often people like you should just rent it and all of the reasons you're talkin about or why I will sell it I would rather have the money in hand and not have the stress of having to upkeep as property I think you're making a great choice

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙌 everyyyyyone always tells everyone to rent 😅 it was worth a shot for us but if you’re already not sure you’re up for the work of it (bc it definitely is work) then I support you selling for sure haha

[@pear92]

Congrats on the sale! Kinda bummed I hadn’t gotten the chance to stay there, but running an AirBnB is a lot so I understand. Been following you ever since your episode on Tiny House Giant Journey and I’ve enjoyed seeing everything you guys do!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Definitely a bummer we didn’t get to host everybody who I know wanted to come! So sorry about that. Thanks for the sweet comment 🙏

[@mezanian]

Im stoked for you both 😊 life is for living, and you do it so well. Greetings from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Love this 💙 thank you!!

[@simondowling3270]

Congratulations legends! Being from Australia, growing up with warm weather, my partner and I have rewatched "OLDEST TEMP EVER (0°F!!)", quite a few times. Would love to see more cold weather vids in a few months time! And some more chrissy episodes 👌🏼🙏🏼🌿

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahah love hearing this perspective!! & thank you! meanwhile we are always spending our winters trying to live vicariously through australian sailing couples in the caribbean (or anywhere that’s warm) 😆☀️

[@keithl6249]

Hard to pick a favorite video. I like watching each week to see what you have been up to. I bet Brandon won't be doing a polar plunge this year 😁

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahaha he’s already given the hard “NO” on that 😆 maybe if we all peer pressure him enough?! 🤪

[@NancyHowlett]

Congratulations on your sale of your rental home… it’s a great feeling to know you accomplished your goal now it’s time to move on and in the process you made another couple’s dream come true by living on the lake. God Bless,🙏🏼and Sarah you are a very lucky woman to have such an amazing partner in Brandon. You both complement each other in many ways.. watching you from Annapolis, Maryland..

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much!! 🙏 i’m blessed in so many ways. We have tons to be thankful for. 💙

[@keithcarter7729]

Good for you, still sad for Julie and I, we were looking forward to coming back and spending more time than just a couple of cold rain days, I was thinking a couple of weeks, loved your house and lake!! This next April , we were going to be free of work, still looking for a place. 😂

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Awww we loved getting to meet and hang out with y’all. We were lucky to get to host you! Thanks for making the trip. Who knows, maybe we’ll have another cabin we’ll be flipping by then & looking for a buyer! 😅

[@margaretgosnell8281]

Sad to she her go but , life moves on . More time for the two of you to enjoy life. Good luck.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

that’s right 🙏 thank you!

[@keithl6249]

Makes sense to me, Hope you all take some time to relax!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

thanks Keith!!

[@scottmmagby7057]

Totally understand about selling other place. Don't blame you on bit. Sounds like ya'll really thought it through. Ya'll are such hard workers, but you didn't have enough hours in the day to take care of everything. Plus that terrible olo' rent going up, what a real bummer!! Also enjoyed hearing Mr. Brandon play a little banjo and sang a little blue grass tune. Thank you for sharing what you do!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you!!! Yeah the rent has been going up every year the past 3 or 4 years but this increase was pretty…substantial 😳 haha. Thanks again for following along! 💙

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Sure thing 🙏🙏

[@nonukesnomads995]

Although I am sad I wasn't able to stay there, I'm glad you got a return on your hard work! I have one question, though. Are there any other cabins near you that are airbnbs? And what is the best way to keep an eye out for cabins potentially becoming listed for sale (aka your next flip 😌) So happy for you both!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Aww wish we could have had the chance to host you. That is definitely the bummer side of this bittersweet sale. 💙 There is only 1 other floating cabin we know of that rents out on this lake. It’s not in our harbor but we’ve been there and it’s super cute. It’s on VRBO & books up pretty far in advance so check it out soon for next year! No single best way to find these for sale… sometimes they’re on facebook marketplace around here, sometimes just word of mouth. maybe calling the marinas on this lake periodically and asking if they know if anyone in their harbor that’s looking to sell!

[@Una...]

I loved the storm video! I'm from the North Oregon Coast and we get some doozies up here, not nearly enough IMO lol. Here's to New horizons! 🌊💙

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Storms are kind of exciting (to a certain point of course)!! 🙌 thank you!

[@tedbecker7484]

Thank u for sharing.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

thanks for watching 🩷

[@midwestmartins8250]

Congratulations!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

thanks guys!!!!

[@staceygiometti9680]

So Sweet😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🩷🤗

[@hotrow69]

Congratulations 😀

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks!!

[@janeanf123]

Ahhh. Bittersweet. I think a smart move though. Rentals like VRBO’s are a ton of work to maintain and clean. Congratulations🍻

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

For real! Definitely feels like a weight off. Thank you! 🤝

[@karenhaupt4321]

So very cool good luck cool video

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

thank you!!

[@markJones38133]

I didn’t understand at first why you sold it, but you explained it pretty good. I would like to buy a float house at a marina, where I can walk to it after work.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Luckily houseboats in slips at marinas is much more common than seeing them out on moorings like this, so that should be a lot easier to find ! 🙌 sounds like an awesome plan, wishing you the best!! 😊

[@DunstanW]

Just wait for you guys to drop a new cord every Friday.. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@DunstanW]

How?.. How? do you ever choose which vid is the best. No lie!!! I be grinning watching with happiness just being a part of your journey I'm just super stoked with everything you share.... 👋🏾See yaaa next week

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Hahaha awww. So sweet. Thank you!!!

[@TheBoatman11]

Your best video ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🥹🙏 a huge compliment. Thank you!

[@ambertyler5844]

Sweetest folks

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🩷🙏🤗

[@leslie6189]

If the new owners need to add more solar.... LUCAS at Incredible Tiny Homes would be an asset in consulting on an upgrade or additional juice for the system on your old place

[@leslie6189]

Lucas runs the incredibox factory at Incredible Tiny Homes. He runs all of their solar products and designs their solar systems for the incredibox line. And he previously ran his own solar company for many years.... He's up on all things solar

[@pauharpe8464]

We rented out canal boats in the UK and ended up selling the business because it swallowed every hour during the summer and just needed our life back especially at weekends

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Good for y’all 🙌🤍 heard that!

[@moseknowsnature]

Good for you and may Jesus bless you and your family Mose

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 🙏

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

Congratulations on selling the other house!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

thank you!!!

[@Dimrain13]

Sounds like you just realized how lucrative building those out can be. Buy and rent it out for a year and then sell for 2-3x what it cost you. Do that every few years and youre golden

[@wampuscat1831]

Floating Homes, I expect the price to increase to being unrealistic and nic named Billionaire's Row. We bought a home on land at Fontana near a boat launch,will move in soon. Myself I prefer powered water craft instead . You Had a nice thing going on but sadly all things come to end. I wish you both the best of blessings.

[@benlaferriere9150]

Awwwwwww 😢 sad to see it leave your ownership however life changes are negative positive n after watching the entire videos of the start date to now....I honestly think this is 100% positive for your efforts life and times....it's really to bad the world is definitely divided for the aspect of money n the economy shows how the electoral vote for someone soooooo incompetent of using the economy of US for supporting improper movements within our country is such a negative impact on US the us citizen to sacrifice and lose our own gains tax and some other issues.....but for your sake and efforts I commend you for all your hard work helpfulness I enjoy being subscribed n watching everything good bad mistakes n how two people working together can really show people what life should really be like!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alwaysboatin659]

I want to have a floating home down there. They just seem impossible to find. 🤞someday.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

It can definitely be tricky! We searched for 2 yrs for our first, and that was while we were living 5 min down the road. 😮 That being said we’ll have one for sale sometime around or soon after the new year! The one we’re renovating right now.

[@alwaysboatin659]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Perfect!!!

[@lynhardie6291]

When one door closes another one opens🎉

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

That’s right 🙏💙

[@sandrap3047]

Y'all are too cute! I can't find the final blue cottage tour. What is the video titled?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Here it is! 💙👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pV69kHx3odKlh7c

[@paulab984]

love your videos - May I ask what kind of price range I would expect to pay for something around this size?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Really could not tell you even a general range without knowing the location and condition of the house! very much like with normal real estate. on our lake a house this size that is newly renovated and has new floats like this one could probably sell in the $125k-$175k range. that would likely be the cheapest you’d find it on any body of water though, these are triple or more the price most other places

[@frankbalazs8816]

What lake is this? And how can I find one to rent also? ❤ Thanks Frank Toledo ohio

[@bill944]

Good move to sell the place with the fee doubling and stretching you thin on time. Not much sense living in a paradise if you don't have time or the energy to enjoy it.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Such a good point 🙌 thank you!!

[@jamesg.hromnak2333]

🍀👍🍀😊

[@williamcoe9200]

Hi...new subscriber...can you tell me if any house on the lake is for sale...and how much......thank you

[@Lacroix999]

Do you have to have permission/a permit from somewhere (the town/people who own the surrounding properties) to dock one of these things in the water?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

yes haha. this video might be an interesting watch for you! explaining a bit more of the legal side of things FLOATING CABINS on TVA Lakes: How It All Works kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbEeZKMj8umaZo

[@Lacroix999]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses thanks!

[@wjutjck1]

Brandon diving in for cold Plunge and immediately running for a hot shower.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🤣 that memory never gets old

[@leslie6189]

Maybe they could draw a contract with you guys to buy it back if they sell

[@CharlesM-h3v]

Waiting for the "Divorce" video. LOL

[@leslie6189]

Why not just set it up as a long term rental? That would still generate moderate income... Without the strain on your time.... Or.... Let a land locked soul run the air bnb.. Amd let them take most of the profit... The you keep your asset, and enough. Money to cover upkeep/a little profit.... And I think you could rent it out at 249 a night... So it would be a good full time job for a local willing to run it...

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

A long term rental would take us decades to earn what we earned in 1 day selling it haha. I think we’ll pass on that. & if we had anyone else in this area who would be able to run it, we would have hired them to run it. We’ve got a population of 7 full time residents in this town and we are 2 of them 😅 unfortunately it’s just not that simple or easy to find help with anything out here. which is ok! We chose to live in a very rural area and love it here. We’re happy we gave renting a shot & now we’ve been even more happy with our decision to sell. 🙂

[@leslie6189]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses wow !! 7 residents !! I pictured you guys near a small town with rural areas as well ...and I pictured at least 20+ people living on the lake ... I so had that wrong ... which state are you guys in ?

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

NC. there are other folks that live here in the summer or come on weekends but they dont count as full time residents I guess. We are about 40 min away from nearest small town, 2 hrs from a city @@leslie6189

[@leslie6189]

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses I so had not pictured that!! Wow it must be so quiet and peaceful on weekdays during most of the year. Our family had property in the Shuswap, in the north Okanagan in BC, and I used to go up for summers... It was so peaceful on the last weekend of summer for our labour day weekend, when everybody was back to school shopping and had forgotten about the lake. I used to drink in the silence, and revel in the gentle ripples of water at the shore with no boats stirring waves.... The peacefulness just fed the soul... And the connection with the lake. I think that's what resonated for me the first time I saw one of your videos.. And I was hooked :) im so glad you got a good price on your beautiful creation of a house... The labour of love sure worked out financially... And it was such a gift for your viewers on your channel to be able to the stillness, presence, time and place of building/revamping that 1st home. I love your new home, but honestly really loved watching you re-working a diamond in the rough. I powerwatched/binge watched that whole process after just finding you guys online, and came away inspired by the creativity, dedication, authenticity and the genuineness /vulnerability of you and your husband to be willing to share your experience with the rest of us, such that we all got to come along for the ride. As a person with significant disabilities and overlapping health complications I miss my old self. I was crafty, creative, handy, and loved projects... So watching you guys build gave the freedom of getting out of my own head to experience a taste of my old life, as I would have been there swinging a hammer, holding a rope, or running supplies... Your videos often really portray the feeling and sense of being there.... So.... I will miss your house, even though I never actually set foot in it, your videos really made it feel like a home away from home. However, I so had pictured a town around the corner... Lol... I had that wrong :) anyways, I wish you all the luck on your new adventures in these next few chapters in life. And I hope someday you still might be able to connect with the other Jones I follow on you tube(incredible tiny homes) Newport Tennessee . Randy Jones of incredible tiny homes. We have bought one of his incrediboxes 8x20, and we have 3 lots at Incredible Tiny Homes. I have hopes of running 2 or 3 rentals... So I'm discouraged hearing it was so tough on you guys... I'm really hoping we will still be able to pull it off. We are off site, so operating costs might be as much as profits... But I don't want to have a regret of not trying. Anyways, Randy has a potential desire to create a tiny home on floats... Potentially as a production home. I sent him your videos and had hoped he would get some much needed R&R, and come check out your rental, and take some time with his dog Ace, to just soak in (pun intended) the gorgeous setting where you are, and let his creative juices flow on how he might create a float house, or a production float house.... And just unwind and unplug and enjoy your natural scenery. They are in Newport Tennessee.. I hope someday he might still connect... But if you were to reach out, I know he'd be keen to pick your brain about float houses, and your experience. They meet with folks by appointment on Thursdays if you ever were heading that way, do reach out. They're in Newport Tennessee... And he or his colleague Tom... Or even Lucas who runs the solar, he would be more than able to take down ideas, techniques, supply names/sources... He is a wealth of knowledge... Anyways hope they connect with you in some way... And sorry they missed out on your BEAUTIFUL rental... Glad you saved the painting... Looks so great where you put it. I guess I will have to give up on the dream to visit you at your rental, but you will be forever in our heart... Sending you love from afar, and best wishes on your next adventure.

[@BS.-.-]

I feel like me and Brandon are the same...everything is for sale becids the wife and dogs.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

😆👏 he loved this comment. you two would get on so well.

[@JB-mn2wb]

You dont EVER get a seller like your husband! I would buy from him in a heart beat if I currently wasnt full time RVing. I'm an angler and when I retire, my next move is the lake. Dont know if my teen daughter is down with that yet though...LOL.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

He’s the best 🤍 aww best of luck with your plans!!! Sounds like a grand adventure. I’m sure your house would be the hangout spot for all her friends in the summer if you were on the lake! 🤙