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A former US Navy vessel turned $800,000 houseboat called 'the Evil Eye' is on sale the Bay Area- see inside

The exterior of The Evil Eye has been preserved, despite renovation and additions.

A former US Navy vessel turned $800,000 houseboat called 'the Evil Eye' is on sale the Bay Area- see inside

Evidence of the boat's history remains in small details, but you have to look for them.

Evidence of the boat

The view from the outside is deceptive, because the boat is actually a comfortable 1,200 square feet inside.

The view from the outside is deceptive, because the boat is actually a comfortable 1,200 square feet inside.

The name reportedly comes from the eye-like stained glass windows.

The name reportedly comes from the eye-like stained glass windows.

Inside, the wooden interior preserves the historic feel of The Evil Eye.

Inside, the wooden interior preserves the historic feel of The Evil Eye.

Stained glass windows add character to the space.

Stained glass windows add character to the space.

The main room is large and open, with windows that let in light and open up the rooms.

The main room is large and open, with windows that let in light and open up the rooms.

Columns and railings break up the visual appeal.

Columns and railings break up the visual appeal.

Historic details link the boat to its past.

Historic details link the boat to its past.

Moving further into the home, it transitions from a classic wooden interior to an ultra-modern kitchen.

Moving further into the home, it transitions from a classic wooden interior to an ultra-modern kitchen.

Repurposed, trendy light fixtures help link the old and new spaces.

Repurposed, trendy light fixtures help link the old and new spaces.

The kitchen might be a happy surprise for buyers.

The kitchen might be a happy surprise for buyers.

It's surprisingly spacious for a houseboat, or even a San Francisco apartment.

It

The single wooden wall is the only reminder that you're still on the boat at all.

The single wooden wall is the only reminder that you

The kitchen is so large that it serves as a cooking, eating, and living space, with seating that also acts as storage.

The kitchen is so large that it serves as a cooking, eating, and living space, with seating that also acts as storage.

Modern fixtures and a black and white color scheme bring this World War II artifact into the 21st century.

Modern fixtures and a black and white color scheme bring this World War II artifact into the 21st century.

Downstairs, the black and white renovation continues.

Downstairs, the black and white renovation continues.

The living room comfortably fits several people, without being crowded.

The living room comfortably fits several people, without being crowded.

It's still a houseboat, so no potential storage space is wasted.

It

One of the bedrooms on the lower level is perfect for children or guests.

One of the bedrooms on the lower level is perfect for children or guests.

The room maximizes lateral space with a unique bed, which is suspended from the ceiling.

The room maximizes lateral space with a unique bed, which is suspended from the ceiling.

Chains hold the bed up, meaning all the space underneath can be used for storage.

Chains hold the bed up, meaning all the space underneath can be used for storage.

The houseboat only has one bathroom, but it's fully updated with a large bathtub, plus the continued theme of stained glass.

The houseboat only has one bathroom, but it

The other bedroom has a more typical bed.

The other bedroom has a more typical bed.

However, it has enough space to fit other furniture without feeling cramped, a rarity for a houseboat.

However, it has enough space to fit other furniture without feeling cramped, a rarity for a houseboat.

While the boat is docked, there's space for outdoor furniture to enjoy the Bay Area weather.

While the boat is docked, there

Sausalito, where the boat is docked, is known for its colorful waterfront collection of houseboats.

Sausalito, where the boat is docked, is known for its colorful waterfront collection of houseboats.

Source: Roadtrippers

The floating home community in the area consists of more than 400 boats.

The floating home community in the area consists of more than 400 boats.

Source: Curbed

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