Home All Aboard! This Floating Chapel Turned Houseboat Can Be Yours for $400,000 By Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep Meghan is a senior staff writer at Southern Living. She has been scouring the Internet for the buzziest Southern news since joining the team in 2017. She has never met a story she couldn't tell. Meghan is passionate about animals, current events, history, gardening, and making people smile. You can find her skiing or taking pictures of her dog.Previously, Meghan was the weddings editor for The Knot. She also worked for many years as a freelancer with bylines at InStyle, The Food Network, HGTV Magazine, Runners World, and more. She graduated from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Magazine Journalism. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 11, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: SpecialFinds.com It's a boat! It's a chapel! It's a chapel houseboat! Find peace and tranquility on the high seas with this former floating chapel on the market for a heavenly $400,000. Currently docked on the Manatee River in Palmetto, Florida, this residential watercraft was transformed from a floating wedding chapel into an open concept, two-bedroom, two-bathroom houseboat. One of only two floating chapels in the world, this unique home weighs 33 tons and takes up 1,050 square feet of an 1,800-square-foot catamaran barge. According to the houseboat's listing page, much of the original chapel design remains, including a 30-foot steeple, seven soaring stained-glass windows with hurricane-resistant glass, arched solid-wood chapel doors, metal roof, and assorted decks for entertaining. Air-conditioned and fully furnished, we can't think of a better way to live… or travel. You don't have to be looking for a new house to experience this one-of-a-kind residence. The Chapel on the Bay is also available to rent on Airbnb for $250 a night. Join us for a tour, mateys? 01 of 06 Open Floorplan SpecialFinds.com A spiral staircase leads to a second loft bedroom. 02 of 06 Stained Glass SpecialFinds.com Rest easy knowing that all seven of the original stained-glass windows are covered with hurricane-resistant glass. 03 of 06 The Galley SpecialFinds.com The stunning kitchen features modern appliances and granite countertops. 04 of 06 Captain's Quarters The spacious main bedroom—complete with an ensuite bathroom—is located on the ground floor. 05 of 06 Loft Life SpecialFinds.com The pull-out couch in the loft comfortably sleeps two. 06 of 06 On Deck SpecialFinds.com The living room opens onto one of the covered decks for seamless al fresco entertaining. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit