A Look Inside: A $600,000 Floating Home in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)

With the real estate market being a total jungle, we are always on the lookout for any affordable living situation, no matter how unusual.

That’s why this one-bedroom loft-style floating home on the North Shore could be the perfect fit for someone who has the budget for a condo but dreams of owning it.

Located in Lower Lonsdale, this 893 square foot floating home for sale is like a cozy cabin on the water. “It looks like a New York loft married to a Hamptons boathouse,” the listing reads.

Since this is a houseboat, you will have to pay for the annual mooring at Mosquito Creek Marina, which costs $18,490 per year. You can even rent and Airbnb the place. The current tenant pays $2,500 per month.

Docking fees include parking, dock maintenance, 24/7 security, and water, electric, sewer, and recycling hookups. You could even moor a small boat near your home!

The house is bright and spacious with its open plan. White walls, dark floors and rich, warm wood create a striking palette where the color red shines, especially in the kitchen.

There’s a curved cedar-clad wall, antique French doors that open to the outdoor living space, and a bathroom with a large shower and a two-person tub.

When it’s time to sleep, you can climb the ladder up to your loft-style bedroom.

The exterior of the house really gives the impression of being in a nautical living situation with the bright red and outdoor living areas. Imagine having friends over for a drink in the summer on this terrace.

Listed at just under $600,000, this could be a great condo budget choice for someone who enjoys living on the water.