If you love unobstructed water views and don’t mind counting seals, swans and otters among your neighbours, float home ownership might be the right move for you. Touted as a more affordable option than traditional waterfront property, float homes offer waterfront living at a fraction of the cost.
While many people might think that living in a float home is akin to living on a boat, float homes are actually permanent – and non-motorized – detached homes. Often larger than condos, they can be every bit as luxurious, or even more so.
Curious about being rocked to sleep to every night in one of these unique homes? Read on for five currently listed options from around the Lower Mainland. For additional details about float home life, check out our most-popular-ever article on life aboard a float home. If you want more details, click through the links below to see the full listings and photo galleries of each home.
As these properties are sold, the online listings may no longer be available.
Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver
$649,000
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom
1,120 square feet
Cost per square foot: $579
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Live in this North Shore city centre marina in this fully renovated, 1,120-square-foot two-bedroom float home. Enjoy the a gorgeous, state-of-the-art kitchen, oversized solid glass shower with Italian tile and new roof, wiring, fixtures, drywall and paint. This lovely float home has a large south-east-facing deck bathed in sunshine, and spectacular water and city views. Walk to the Seabus in just seven minutes!
Westham Island, Delta
$319,000
Two-bedrooms, one-bathroom
1,250 square feet
Cost per square foot: $255
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This beautiful 1,250-square-foot, two-bedroom home has stunning views from every room. The lower floor houses two spacious bedrooms and patio access, while upstairs boasts an open-concept, modern kitchen, living room and eating area. The spa-like bathroom has marble tile, a rain shower and soaker tub.
Brighouse, Richmond
$299,900
Three-bedroom, two-bathroom
1,345 square feet
Cost per square foot: $223
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This charming seaside home is the largest on our list at 1,345 square feet. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom float home even includes a one-bedroom suite downstairs that could be rented as a mortgage helper. The two upper bedrooms are light-filled and have been renovated and there are spacious decks up and down. Close to transit, retail, restaurants and YVR.
Ladner Rural, Delta
$279,000
Two-bedroom, one-bathroom
1,095 square feet
Cost per square foot: $255
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This unbelievably gorgeous, two-bedroom, 1,095-square-foot float home was custom built by a local Vancouver artist. Decorative French windows, refinished timber floors, stained glass and a wood burning stove are just a few of the features of this very special home. Natural light and breathtaking views abound from the many windows. The home is located right on the Fraser River with unobstructed North Shore mountain views. The well-run marina even offers a communal garden.
Coal Harbour, Vancouver
$229,000
One-bedroom, one-bathroom
300 square feet
Cost per square foot: $763
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Live downtown in Vancouver’s posh Coal Harbour neighbourhood. At just 300 square feet, this tiny but sweet float home is both the smallest and the least expensive of the five homes featured (not including the $10K+ annual moorage fees). The open-concept living area has clever design that includes a sleeping loft to maximize space. The location is close to Stanley Park and all the conveniences of downtown living.
