Not only does Rick DuRapau's
house float on Lake Travis, it's
also got its own outdoor plays-
scape. DuRapau turned a radio
tower into rope swing.

People come by all the time. On
this day, DuRapau greets friend
Tom Peiser, left, and builder
Curtis Brown.

Rick and Ann DuRapau's 2-story
house is anchored with 4 cables
The system allows it to adapt to
changing lake levels. 

The master bedroom's windows
look out onto the deck and the
cove below.

Even the upstairs bathroom has a
sense of humor in its fishing lure
drapes and shower curtain.

The downstairs game room
reflects the fun of the house with
a pool table, shuffleboard and
eclectic wall hangings.

The barbecue grill hangs off the
railing, perfect for keeping the
food flowing during a summer
party on the lake.

DuRapau's 3-bedroom house
can sleep 14 people in beds -
some are trundles, and 2 fold
down from the wall like this.