The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Eli's Waterfront Shack Overhaul Mod v1.0

Oblivion Remastered Eli's Waterfront Shack Overhaul Mod – From Humble Hut to Cozy Haven

The Eli's Waterfront Shack Overhaul Mod for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered transforms the tiny Imperial City hut into a shockingly homey, functional, and visually rich base-perfect for roleplayers, gear hoarders, and anyone tired of bare-bones starter housing. This one’s for players who love a lived-in, personalized vibe and want their earliest real estate to actually feel worth coming back to.

• Major storage upgrade: Tons of non-respawning containers added for organized loot, crafting mats, and collectibles. No more item sprawl on the floor!
• Cluttered and cozy decor: Richly decorated interiors full of dishes, books, personal touches, and atmospheric clutter (with plenty of hand-placed objects).
• Harvestable garden: Grow and pick plants in your own backyard-just like the rest of Cyrodiil, the garden will respawn its crops after harvest.
• Static alchemy lab: An alchemy setup is included, but it’s a visual centerpiece only-no overpowered crafting station, just great for immersion.
• Upgrade integration: Some decorative items unlock if you purchase the regular shack upgrades from Sergius Verus at Three Brothers Trade Goods, but most new features are available immediately.
• Safe mid-playthrough install: Containers are preserved and existing saves are generally safe, though always back up before installing mods just in case.
• Note on clutter physics: Some items might “explode” due to in-game physics-don’t reload while inside the shack, or the clutter may duplicate.
• Classic furniture remains: A few default pieces (like the round table and bed) are baked into the game’s geometry and can’t be replaced.

In-Game Impact & Use Cases

This Oblivion Remastered Mod really shines for players who crave immersion and want a true sense of “home” from the moment they can afford the shack. It’s ideal for new characters, challenge runs, or narrative playthroughs where you want all your treasures, crafting mats, and souvenirs in one spot-without worrying about containers respawning or breaking the bank. The visual details make every return trip to the Waterfront memorable, and the garden adds a touch of life missing from vanilla starter homes. For screenshot fans or custom roleplays, it makes the shack a storytelling centerpiece instead of a storage dump.

Installation & Prerequisites

• Requirements: Main game and the Frostcrag Spire DLC.
• Vortex-friendly: Should be straightforward to install with Vortex. If the mod doesn’t work directly, move the .esp file into: steamapps\common\Oblivion Remastered\OblivionRemastered\Content\Dev\ObvData\Data and make sure it’s enabled.
• No other mod loaders or special managers required; manual install is simple.
• Extract the remaining files and drop them into OblivionRemastered\OblivionRemastered\Content\Paks\~mods (create the ~mods folder if it doesn't exist).
• Back up your saves before installing for safety.
• After install, just load your game and enter the Waterfront Shack-most features are available immediately, and upgrades from Sergius unlock a few more decor touches.