Houseboat Living


I dreamed of living in a houseboat on Lake Powell, AZ at one point and thought I’d throw this out as an interesting housing option even though Lake Powell probably isn’t the most practical place to live because of its remote, desert location. Check out the links below for other alternatives. You may be able to buy a used houseboat at a good price due to the recession. You could rent a houseboat first to see if you like the lifestyle. Lots more houseboat videos at YouTube.

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Lutzs’ Floating Cabin

The cabin seen from above on the Lutzs' cliff stairs. It is free floating but anchored to the cliff by 3/4" steel cables. There's a gangplank and transition float with a bridge to shore.
The cabin seen from above on the Lutzs’ cliff stairs. It is free floating but anchored to the cliff by 3/4″ steel cables. There’s a gangplank and transition float with a bridge to shore.

“Who here hasn’t thought about the pleasures of going off the grid — the concept of removing oneself from the trappings of modern society, Thoreau-like, in favor of something a little simpler?

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