Serenity is a floating house

After my accident down Reichenbach Falls last weekend (I kid, I kid), my sister and I drove alongside the Columbia River back into Portland to grab some Indian food.  If only we had known about this "coastal trail" earlier, I am more than certain we would have squeezed in a quick run alongside it.  Clearly it's a popular spot for bikers as we saw more than one SUV pulled over on the side of the trail, hauling bicycles.  On the other side of the river are the sandy banks of Washington state but on the Oregon side, it's dotted with marinas that are the resting spot for the most adorable floating homes.  It's a quick splish, splash, and sploosh and you're into the admittedly freezing river water, which can be refreshing after those hot summer days spent in the sun.

At over 2,500 square feet, this floating home is large enough to house a family of four comfortably as well as a few of your water toys (not to mention host a bomb-ass deck party).  Not only that, there's a light filled studio office on the third floor, perfect for those budding artists, writers, or nude sun-bathers.  We might have to look at renting ourselves a floating home next time I make a trip to Oregon and get a whole different side of the city.
















Comments

  1. Oh this is lovely! Not only am I getting flashbacks of Sleepless in Seattle, I am now remembering the time one of my favorite authors rented a friends floating home so she can write about a story on a floating home. In Seattle. Sigh.

    Unfortunately for me, I cannot swim so I doubt I ever would ever buy a home in the water. Ha. ;)

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  2. ah, I want this. I want this so bad...

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  3. Okay, Petra and I are moving in together! This! This is the life for me. Sadly, Neel would need IV dramamine, so this isn't going to be the life for me.

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  4. I'll be visiting Petra and Lauren after the zombie apocalypse. Zombies can't swim, right??? :)

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  5. PS - are your "anised" legs feeling better?

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  6. I am kind of scared of deep water but I do feel like I would enjoy living in this house. You always find the best houses!

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  7. The boat garage did me in. Cannot. Even. xo

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  8. Oh man, this place is going on my "Things I'm buying when I win the lottery..." list :-)

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  9. Ehrmahgerd! I can't even imagine living in this house....I won't get any housework done coz I'd just be spending most of the time out in the deck! Great find, Rooth:D

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  10. what a pretty house. next time you come visit you'll have to take a trip down that way. really there are so many spots along the river/s to take a run (or a leisurely walk in my case).

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  11. oh wow. Who wouldn't want to live there!

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  12. If you don't know, I just love water so I'd definitely want this house! I love that the "garage" is a boat parking spot!

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