I’ve been playing The Elder Scrolls Online since 2015, a year after it was launched, and I have been decorating housing in game since the Homestead update in 2017. I have been designing ESO houses seriously since 2020 and have now finished decorating over 70 houses in the game.
You know me in game as seeCode or Emily. Outside of ESO I am a full time web developer and part time fantasy author with four self-published novels.
ESO Houses by seeCode (@seecodenotgames)
2025
2024
A second bank in the city of Necrom has opened and is looking for new customers to safely deposit their treasures, and of course their hard-earned gold. This bank employs the top security, so your wealth with never been taken by rogue agents.
This ancient Altmer home combines the old of the lost Ayleids and the new of the latest Alinor fashions, located on an island off the West coast of Auridon.
With the expansion of the Dawnwood, new Bosmer Villages are opening every week. This village already has many homes build into the tangled wood and a place to socialise at it’s heart.
The undaunted have setup base in these Orcish looming towers on the outskirts of Mournoth. Inside there is a tavern for adventurers to relax after a long stint of dungeoneering and spelunking. There is also an iron forge on the roof top courtyard, where new weapons are crafted for the restless explorers.
Sail the high seas in luxury, with all the guests you need, to celebrate your special day in style. This floating wedding venue is equipped with an altar, above and below deck dance floors, private bridal suite in the captain’s quarters and enough room for up to thirty two guests. Don’t delay, as bookings have a six month wait.
A deep underground well keeps this small patch of desert on the border of the Alik’r fertile. A perfect location to build a grand home to commemorate their sword-singer ancestors.
Azandar will always take a detour if the rewards comes in the form of tea. Now he has enough to open his own tea house.
This forgotten library in the Evergloam was once the the largest collection of tomes from across Oblivion outside of Apocrypha. Now the books are slowly turning to dust and its Daedric Prince rarely visits.
2023
This literal sand castle was built as a luxurious vacation home off the coat of Vastyr, for the richest Bretons of High Rock to relax during the summer months. Unfortunately the awakening of the Mount Firesong has caused part of the outer walls to collapse into the sea. Now only one of the four turrets and the inner keep are open to visitors due to the risk of further collapse.
Come join our exclusive club in the hunting grounds. To find us us you must first prove yourself worthy in Hircine’s eyes, and gain the hunt master’s gift. We have game and mead for all our brothers and sisters to savour the endless feast. Just don’t be screamish if the meat comes raw and bloody
Not to be outdone by the more famous Voljar’s Meadery, the Riften Meadery has often just outskirts of the Rift city.
2022
When the year is coming to an end, the pirates of the Abecean like to gather in their favourite tavern, The Drunken Sailor, and share their ill-gotten loot and bounty with the local children. (If anyone asks, these are the gifts of honest work).
Stuck out in the deadlands, this living cathedral regenerates itself against the backdrop of a barren dead landscape. Wood Elves, Druids and everyone with a connection to the Green travel from Tamriel to see the sacred living temple for themselves.
The Witch Tower Inn just wasn’t creating enough business in the middle of a swamp, so the owner sold it to a Breton Wizard. He then transformed it into a studious mage tower, where he practices arcane rituals away from watching eyes.
Welcome to the most exclusive club in Tamriel. We have a DJ, bar, relaxing lounge and of course our glass dance floor. There is also an event room at the back for those with guests to entertain.
Found deep within an extensive cave network, beneath the city of Kvatch, is a long lost city of the deep folk. No one knows how long they’ve been gone, but they must have left in a hurry, as their lights are still shining brightly.
The Gryphon Knights didn’t always ride from the mountain tops of Cloudrest. This lesser known Gryphon Aerie is accessible only via a partially collapsed cave system or by boat.
Welcome to our fortress in the Deadlands. There’s a dining hall with open plan kitchen and living space, a library, a forge and a covered balcony with a great view of the lava fields.
A local Argonian port town has recently opened to trade and fishing on the coast of Inner Sea. There are a few local houses, a tavern, docks and a marketplace, and plenty of room for further expansion. An old shrine now serves as a lighthouse beacon.
The Psijic order were exploring a way to build a new underwater research centre, when they accidentally opened a rift to Meridia’s Colored Rooms and pulled a piece of the Daedric prince’s realm into an underwater cave system.
A group of mages have setup a observatory in the portal realm of Fargrave. They have setup their telescopes and instruments in an attempt to measure the cosmos. There is also a museum and art gallery in the main building.
Need a break from adventuring and fighting? Our spa waters are revitalising and ready to heal your aching body.
Relax with mug of ale and a spectacular view of the sunny vales of Wrothgar from this Orcish hall, carved into the side of a mountain.
This peaceful water temple is devoted to the eight divines. It is maintained by the dedicated caretaker who lives next door, on the grounds of an imperial landowner.
This gentle home is nestled inside an ancient wood. It is not a treehouse, but rather this Elven cottage fits snugly into a hollowed tree trunk and descends deep beneath the roots. It climbs up into the lofty branches and onto a private balcony, cut from the mighty trunk.
Looking for a place to get out of the cold snow and a hot meal with a flagon of your favourite mead or ale? This mead hall has opened for the season and will stay until the final frost thaws in the coming spring. If you need a place to sleep there are also beds and baths available in the lighthouse.
Our hotel caters to those seeking an adventure. Will it be the frigid chills of the ice sculpture room? Or the fiery pits of our deadlands-themed suite? Our hotel has an ever frozen ice bar, magically frozen so the ice never melts, and a BBQ grill house for those with a taste for flaming steaks.
Prince Tarvia has just helped evacuate his friends from Citadese, the city of princes, to escape the looming dragon invasion. After trekking through damp sewers, he must return to the college library to retrieve a special book that may help solve the mystery the mirror portals hidden beneath the city.
2021
Come join our exclusive club in the hunting grounds. To find us us you must first prove yourself worthy in Hircine’s eyes, and gain the hunt master’s gift. We have game and mead for all our brothers and sisters to savour the endless feast. Just don’t be screamish if the meat comes raw and bloody
The real Castle Volkihar has closed its doors to the outside world, but a small fortified residence of a minor vampire lord has been discovered in Morrowind. This abode has all the same comforts a creature of the night could need and comes with its own courtyard and midnight gardens.
Even a vampire lord as ancient as Rada al-Saran occasionally needs a break from his evil plans and alchemical research. This domed palatial mansion was his secret getaway, although the new owners are questioning what to do with the vampire lair in the basement of their new home.
You are invited to our winery, where you can drink and dine with style. Our halls are laden with fresh prepared food and our pantries are always well stocked. Our grapes are harvested on site, and stored in our extensive wine and beer cellars beneath the manor. If you have a large party, you may prefer the privacy of the moated guest house and divine chapel across the courtyard.
Our kitchen gardens are open to all visitors. Our produce is grown fresh by local farmers and available for purchase. You can taste our delicious cooked food in our family restaurant and bar. We also have a variety of fresh cut flowers for sale.
Cool off from the hot Elsweyr sun at our Senchal Luckycat’s Summerhouse. This villa has a large reception room, kitchen, bathroom and sheltered patio. Upstairs there is a quiet meeting room and large bedroom overlooking the sea.
The world-renowned dress maker Helene Dassovia has just opened a new boutique in town. Whether it be an evening gown for a garden party, a beautiful wedding dress, or just a frock to impress your friends, Helene’s Boutique has a dress for every occasion. Just don’t expect much change if you buy one of her famous garments.
The annual Alinor garden party has been relocated this year, due to ongoing turmoil on the island of Summerset, to the neighbouring island of Auridon. The Mathiisen country estate has opened its door to all men and mer. Dress code is formal.
After a long day of adventuring, come visit our newly opened hot spring baths and cleanse your weary body. Located in a Dwarven mansion, we have a warm relaxing spa, high pressure shower and space to eat and dine.
A Bosmer village awoke one morning to find an imperial ship in the treetops. So what did they do with it? They turned it into a new home. How did it get there? No one knows, but it does make an alternative treehouse.
Found deep in an Ayleid well, Varlaisvea College has reopened to a new generation of students. This academic centre is equipped with a massive library, dining areas, and a brand new study hall and swimming pool.
This Moonbase is more than just an excellent research space, it is also the gateway to a lunar city. Permanent dwellings house the city’s residents and it even has an inn under the stars.
Relax in our tranquil water gardens or explore the hanging gardens of Lakemire. Once you have worked up an appetite, you can visit our seafood restaurant beneath the Xanmeer, where you can eat the catch of the day, while watching the fishes swim behind the magical picture windows.
Centuries ago, this vast palace housed the remnants of the last Dwemer Kingdom. Now this building has been found floating in a mage’s pocket realm, preserved for all eternity. New owners have converted this once regal palace into a place of study, in the vast emptiness of this solitary realm.
Rent your own private island and invite your friends over to this tropical paradise. Relax in the holiday village or spend your time fishing in one of our hidden lakes, all off the coast of the Topal Bay.
Sonja is due to be married to the eldest son of a rival noble house. Her father Lord Castleton has commissioned the famous dress maker Helene Dassovia to create a wedding dress for the big day, but Sonja is more interested in the judicial duel in the manor courtyard.
A secret dome, built inside a dank and secluded cavern, hosts the best BBQ and ribs restaurant in Hammerfell. Just don’t steal my sweetrolls
When the citizens of Stormhold found a daedric cult on the outskirts of their city, they found a reach witch and her adult children had died suddenly, possibly from poisoning. Now the new owner is a friendly witch who lives alone in this oversized shoe
This Dwemer Tower is actually an ancient flying machine, which can fly anywhere in Tamriel, but expect a long slow journey; more time to enjoy the amazing views and relax with friends. Food and drink will be served throughout. Currently it is docked above the forests of Southern Elsweyr, near a place known locally as Lion’s Cradle.
After moving into an abandoned castle, deep into Blackreach, a member of house Ravenwatch discovers the secrets of this forgotten abode go even deeper. Beneath the ancient stone structure is a hidden laboratory, accessible only via an underground lava tunnel. The previous owners were in such a hurry to evacuate that they left their prized lava submarine in the docks beneath the keep, and a lab full of alchemical experiments and reagents.
2020
A band of five scholars and explorers discovered an ancient forest, buried deep inside an even older Daedric cultist’s lair. After many years of hard work, they have finished their new library, built around the spirit tree at the centre of the dark wood.
This mad scientist spends most of his days locked away in his workshop, trying to invent a means of traveling through time. So far his experiments suggest he on close to a breakthrough on his latest invention, the De-lore-ean.
The eccentric owner of this Hjaalmarch house has decided to build not one, but two, life-sized doll’s houses to celebrates his daughter’s marriage.
Situated on a pristine lake beneath an icy waterfall, this two storey Nord shack is both warm and frigid in equal measures. This is part one, part two will come soon.
After being banned from Solitude, an exiled Nord noble set about recreating the Blue Palace on a permanently frozen lake east of Morthal for his large family.
When an Hlaalu scholar was looking for seclusion to focus on his research, he didn’t anticipate his mushroom manor being pulled into the Daedric realm of Coldharbour. His retreat was built from the canopies of seven giant Vvardenfell mushrooms, with enough space inside for an extensive library, dining hall, two bedrooms and an open living room, as well as room for outdoor dining.
After being rebuilt for a third time, the Vampire Academy is having an open day for next year’s intake of students. Entry requirements are tight, and only a few students are selected each season. If you’re not a vampire (yet), you can still join us for nibbles; you may even decide to stay (for eternity) in our grand castle just outside Daggerfall. Ignore the rumours of a secret lair beneath the city, all of our vampires are fully restrained and don’t practice any dark magic beneath your streets.
Three friends are locked in their Windhelm retreat, but still want to have their camping trip, so they set up camp indoors. After a game of Monopoly: Tamriel edition results in the table being flipped, the three friends recreate the three banners war from the comfort of their pillow forts. Grymharth’s Woe PC EU.
When a giant treefern was discovered growing in Tenmar Forest, a wealthy Khajiiti merchant from Rimmen decided it was the perfect place to build a treehouse to relax when not peddling his wares.
Disconnected from Tamriel and the rest of society, you’d think that this opera house on a hidden island wouldn’t get many visitors, yet they’re sold-out every weekend. Includes its own divine chapel by the mysterious Artaeum waters for those who would rather relax with a book. Grand Psijic Villa.
Book your wedding at the most glamourous venue in the Gold Cost at this Imperial merchant’s manor just outside Kvatch. Linchal Grand Manor.
After extensive renovations, the Dragonguard Penthouse has reopened to its members. Now fitted with a top floor gym, members of the reformed ancient order can keep healthy and relax while they are taking a break from slaying the dragons destroying Elsweyr. Hidden inside the walls of Jode’s Embrace, across three additional spacious floors, the Dragonguard Penthouse is open to members and visitors.