Welcome back to another installment of our “Found on YouTube” series, where we spotlight unique, insightful, or downright entertaining boating videos that stand out from the crowd.
Today’s feature? A refreshingly honest walkthrough by NautiStyles, a YouTube channel that has made waves for their no-nonsense reviews of yachts, catamarans, and all things liveaboard. Hosted by Rico and Victoria, NautiStyles takes the mystery (and sometimes the snobbery) out of yacht shopping and replaces it with curiosity, practical insight, and a bit of fun.
Why NautiStyles Stands Out
If you’re unfamiliar with the channel, think of NautiStyles as the couple that walks into luxury yachts not to sell you a dream, but to explore if it’s even worth dreaming about. They’re not your typical influencers—no rented cars or drone shots just for show. They ask the hard questions, open every drawer, and compare yachts not just as toys for the rich, but as genuine lifestyle options.
In this episode, they dig into an idea that’s gaining traction: replacing your vacation cottage with a yacht—especially when it comes with fewer taxes, way more flexibility, and perhaps most importantly: no next-door neighbors.
Watch the full video below.
The Yacht in Focus: Is This a Floating Cottage?
In the featured video, NautiStyles tours a yacht that doesn’t try to be a floating palace. Instead, it aims to be something far more accessible: a viable alternative to a waterfront cottage. Here’s the logic they explore:
- Comparable price tag to many lakeside properties
- Waterfront views guaranteed — and you can change them
- Pack up and relocate without real estate agents or moving vans
- Often easier and cheaper to maintain than an old cabin
With soaring real estate prices, especially in cottage country across North America, the idea of a liveaboard lifestyle isn’t just a fantasy for the rich—it’s becoming a smarter investment for those wanting freedom and value.
Pros and Cons of Yacht vs Cottage
Here’s a quick comparison inspired by the video:
| Feature | Yacht | Cottage |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Can be surprisingly affordable | Often overpriced in hot markets |
| Mobility | You choose your backdrop | You’re stuck with one view |
| Neighbors | Optional and changeable | Often… not optional |
| Maintenance | Engine, hull, marine systems | Septic tanks, wood rot, pests |
| Amenities | Modern, compact, smart use of space | Spacious but often outdated |
This yacht in particular seems to hit a sweet spot: big enough to feel like a second home, small enough to not require a full crew. And as Victoria wisely points out—you don’t need a dock when you’ve got an anchor.
Who This Lifestyle Might Be Perfect For
- Remote workers or digital nomads who crave nature without giving up mobility
- Empty nesters who want a new chapter with less upkeep and more adventure
- Boaters already in love with life on the water looking to upgrade
- Cottage-seekers frustrated by bidding wars and rising land taxes
It’s not about giving up comfort—it’s about redefining what comfort looks like.
Final Thoughts: Could You Do It?
Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just yacht-curious, this NautiStyles episode does a great job breaking down the real-world lifestyle choices behind boat ownership. And it makes a solid case for thinking outside the cottage box.
Want the water views without paying for waterfront land?
Maybe it’s time to trade the dock for the deck.
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