Roy Hathon/Acute Angle/Sotheby's International Realty
- The home's seller, Jeff Wapner, purchased the houseboat so he could be closer to the ocean.
- Wapner spent $2 million renovating it, including adding an additional story and modern appliances.
- The home's porch has been a great spot for spotting sea lions, herons, and dolphins, Wapner said.
Anchored in the coastal enclave of Santa Barbara, California, a houseboat on the market for $4.9 million may beckon to those with a taste for luxury and aquatic living.