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These floating abodes offer stunning vistas of waterways around the globe.
The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath 'Big Bamboo' houseboat is available to rent for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p448127vb" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">£133 per night</a>.</p>" title="The Rental: Key Largo, Florida" width="1024" height="768" decoding="async" fetchPriority="high" sizes="100vw" data-fp-lead-image="true"/>You can rent castles, tree houses and islands, but some holiday homes don't include land at all. These floating abodes offer stunning vistas of waterways around the globe.
Get up close and personal with the Eiffel Tower's nightly light show right on the 'rooftop' terrace. Enjoying a morning croissant on the riverside doesn't sound half bad either.
Taking in the City of Light straight from the Seine will run you £177 per night.
Located on the Amstel River, this boat docks just outside of the city's world-famous canals.
The loft-like space includes a balcony and terrace so there's no shortage of spots for outdoor lounging (with a Heineken in hand, of course). Rent the one-bedroom boat for £336 per night.
Once a bustling shipyard, this serene harbour now hosts flea markets, art studios and festivals in the remaining halls.
A stay on this charming ship — which has two separate levels — runs for £113 per night.
The freshly remodelled floating home looks out onto Mount Tamalpais.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is available to rent for £338 per night.
Bask in the warmth of the Florida sun while enjoying peaceful ocean views.
The three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath 'Big Bamboo' houseboat is available to rent for £133 per night.
Take in unique canyon views from the deck of this expansive houseboat.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom boat sleeps up to 12. Rates average £743 a night.
This unusual houseboat (which is actually a ferry) takes in vistas of the northern coast and the city of San Francisco.
Originally launched in 1888, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom property is the oldest ferry boat on the West Coast. It's available to rent for £466 per night.
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