Our Cruise Ship CABIN Makeover | Villa Vie Odyssey
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It's been a year since we moved on to the residential cruise ship at the Villa Odyssey and began transforming our cabin.
We've done neutral blackout curtains. They're easy. And Chris figured out how to put them up with the existing rod so they move easily and everything works great there.
We bought this new fridge, believe it or not, in a Walmart in Kodiak, Alaska of all places, and we got a great deal on it.
I really believe that the two biggest upgrades that we did in this bathroom are these two mirrored medicine cabinets.
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After a year of traveling the world, see the incredible transformation of our home in this ultimate **cruise ship cabin makeover** on the Villa Vie Odyssey! Join us for the full reveal you've been asking for! We take you on a complete **Villa Vie Odyssey cabin tour** to show you how we turned our standard cabin into a comfortable and stylish home. This **small space transformation** was a year in the making, and it’s a real look into the unique challenges and rewards of **residential cruise ship living**. We'll show you how we replaced the dated carpet, curtains, and chairs, and share the story of how we found the perfect new pieces in ports from Vancouver to Japan. From creating a functional kitchenette (and the international odyssey to get the mini-fridge working!) to completely upgrading the bathroom with new storage and fixtures, we cover every detail. See how we tackled the unique aspects of **decorating a cruise ship room**, including finding the perfect painting to finally replace "Alice." This **cruise ship cabin makeover** wasn't just about aesthetics; it was about making our space truly work for us as we live and work while circumnavigating the globe. We hope our journey inspires your own **small space transformation**! ✨ What's your favorite part of our cabin transformation? ✨ Let us know in the comments below! 👇 ------------------------------------ 📕 Curious about life on a RESIDENTIAL CRUISE? We literally wrote THE BOOK on it! Get your copy here: https://dchiddengems.etsy.com ------------------------------------ 📰 Dive deeper into the story, and head over to our blog: https://chartingourcourse.com/ ------------------------------------ 🗺️ Explore Our Video Locations! See all the amazing places we've filmed on our interactive Google Map: https://bit.ly/mapofgems ------------------------------------ Affiliate Link Offers: [Together we mutually share benefits from the proven products on this page, and as an Amazon Associate and other affiliate partners we earn from qualifying purchases.] 🛒 Amazon Travel Store (Gear & Cruise Essentials): https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems 🎨 Custom Merch (Cards, Mugs, T-Shirts & More - fully customizable!): https://www.zazzle.com/store/emissary000 🧳 Premium Luggage (Carl Friedrik): Travel in style like us! https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101416266-17071369 📞 Global Connectivity (Airalo eSIMs): Easy data on the go. https://airalo.pxf.io/OeoRrW 🌐 Secure Internet & Streaming (ExpressVPN): Stay safe online. https://bit.ly/expressvpnfreemonths 🎥 Copy Our Vlogging Cameras, Microphones & Other Equipment https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems/list/3MHA0JSRQZSCQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_NSC3EJPNY1F280TWG008 ------------------------------------ 🤝 Support Our Channel 🤝 Enjoying our content? You can help us keep creating in a few ways: 👍"Super Thanks" button under the video for a one-time donation. 🙏Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_-lNUfwWQam7mNQg2ZB1Q/join ------------------------------------ The Villa Vie Residences Website has additional information: https://bit.ly/VVROdyssey 🤝If we provided info that helped your decision to buy a cabin, we would love for you to mention our names at time of purchase. It would give us a referral reward, but there is no pressure for you to mention us. The VVR link identifies our channel but is non-affiliate. Please keep in mind that this represents our life experiences only and no one should engaged in real estate investments without appropriate financial consideration and guidance. ABOUT US: We are a couple (a psychologist and business executive) who retired early in order to travel and enjoy life. We spend half our time in Washington DC and the other half in extended slow travel all over the world. Lately our slow travel has been aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey in which we invested substantially in the cabin we own and a small amount in the company. Our philosophy is to "travel wide" but also to "travel deep" which means really getting to learn the stories unique to the destinations that we visit. Join us for the journey. ------------------------------------ HASHTAGS: #dchiddengems #residentialcruising #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #gaytravel ------------------------------------ 🎦 Chapters 00:00 Villa Vie Odyssey Cabin Reveal 00:19 Before the Transformation 00:59 New Carpet and Rug 02:07 Living Area 04:04 Kitchenette 05:49 Desk Areas 08:05 Art Piece 08:47 Bathroom 13:05 Sleeping Area 17:28 Balcony