The steel siding and blue paint on the exterior of this floating home give almost no indication of the luxury hidden inside.
Located near Seattle, Washington, this 651-square-foot houseboat, called the Island Otter, features one bedroom, one and a half bathrooms, two rooftop decks, a soaking tub, and a fully-functional gourmet kitchen. The meticulously-designed two-story houseboat is absolutely stunning.
The bottom floor of the houseboat boasts the kitchen, living area, and bathroom.
The seating area consists of a comfy sectional sofa in a beautiful purple. For entertainment, there is a hidden television compartment in the handmade maple cabinet. The Island Otter also has a surround sound stereo system.
One of the most impressive features of the houseboat is the gas fireplace.
Stay warm during those chilly Seattle nights on the water with this absolutely beautiful fireplace with stainless steel frame. It’s details such as this that make the Island Otter so special.
From the seating area, you can get a glimpse of the kitchen, hallway to the bathroom, and ladder to the second floor.
Custom bamboo flooring can be found throughout the entire home. There is a small breakfast bar in the kitchen, perfect for guests to hang out while the host prepares dinner in the high-end kitchen.
The kitchen was completely custom-built with tons of fine details.
The gorgeous kitchen features paper stone countertops, a large pantry, gas stovetop and oven, and lots of cabinets for storage. The houseboat also has hookups for a washer and dryer.
Head down the hallway past the kitchen and you’ll reach the main bathroom of the home.
The surprisingly large bathroom has a luxurious soaking tub, stand-up shower, toilet, and a small sink with vanity. The gorgeous woodwork on the tub and sink look beautiful with the purple walls.
Access the master bedroom via the ladder in the living room.
There is a closet located underneath the ladder/staircase for storing bedding and linen.
Upstairs, the master bedroom has a white wood planked ceiling which are a beautiful contrast to the rich purple walls.
The bedroom has a queen-size bed with storage underneath, a matching dresser and shelves, plus lots of windows that let in plenty of natural light. You can open them up to let the lake breeze flow right through.
No need to head downstairs to use the restroom in the middle of the night, the bedroom has an en-suite half bathroom.
Wash your face, brush your teeth, and use the toilet before heading to bed – this half bathroom is small, but it’s so convenient and practical.
A rooftop deck with lounge sofas and an ottoman are perfect for sunbathing or entertaining guests.
Sip on a nice glass of pinot grigio while gazing out over the water on this stunning rooftop deck. Another perk? Surround sound speakers can be found outside as well, so your music can flow from the inside to the outside during your summertime get-togethers.
Since the home is located on Mercer Island, in the southern portion of Lake Washington, rough waters aren’t a concern.
The home was recently on the market but was swooped up for $379,000. You can check out the home’s listing on Estately to view more pictures.
What do you think? Could you see yourself giving up living on land for this glorious houseboat?
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