Houseboat

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!!!Here is a rare opportunity to own a 400 sq/ft houseboat with live-aboard status in South Puget Sound that has amazing Northern views of the Olympics and Budd Bay Inlet.  The view is open and expansive, allowing you to have the Nature Channel at your fingertips.  The large North facing deck has a railing cutout for a runabout or dinghy and a convenient way to launch your kayaks or paddle boards while allowing for a lot of seating space to have friends and family enjoy as well.  The log booms located off the deck area provide you with a nature lovers dream, as they are frequently used by seals and other wildlife.  Grab your tea or coffee and watch seals rearing their pups or the Osprey and Herons out fishing for their next meal.Once you enter you are enveloped in serenity and comfortable accommodations.  Creature comforts include a full-size oven and range, tankless water heater, full sink, mid-sized fridge/freezer combo, along with a stackable washer and dryer.  All the kitchen cabinets were custom built with high quality materials.  The lower bathroom has a nice tiled shower, RV toilet and pedestal sink.  There is an eating nook with a refinished bar table from Tugboat Annie’s that seats 4 comfortably and makes entertaining a breeze.  The main living space has lots of built-in cabinets and storage, along with a semi-private resting area that can sleep 2, or provide hours of solitude while reading, writing, or drawing.  Lots of energy efficient windows provide lots of natural light and airflow from all directions on the compass.  To add to the energy efficiency, the walls are well insulated and 6” thick; in the colder months, a standalone propane stove heats the home easily.You climb a custom captain’s ladder to the upstairs owners suite that comfortably fits a queen bed with dressers but has the space for a king, and has lots of closet space and a hatch that opens for additional Northern views and great airflow.  Off the owner’s suite you have your own private deck to get away to.  From the deck you are entertained with Southern facing views that show the Capital campus, The Port, and downtown Olympia.This houseboat has another hidden gem and that is the storage found under the house in the crawl space between the float and home itself.  There is also a “creeper” trolly that runs the length of the houseboat and allows you to store all your extra gear, holiday decorations, clothing/bedding, life jackets and whatever else you need to put away.  Truly cavernous for a houseboat since it encompasses the same footprint as the home itself.The float for the houseboat was replaced in 2012 with a fiberglass hull and the home had a recent haul-out in November of 2022.  While it was out of the water the bottom paint and zincs were done and a full inspection performed; everything passed with flying colors.  The home and trim have been painted, the roof was finished with elastomeric paint for long lasting durability and the North facing deck is only 4 years old and done with pressure treated lumber for longevity.After 24 years of loving care and countless memories, the current owner is ready for “Alma” to provide someone else with the chance to feel the tranquility, and experiences all the South Sound has to offer.  This opportunity will not last long so come and get your piece of paradise now!Show More