WHAT?? “House” and “Boat”? How do these two terms even come together? No worries, we will explain to you what a Houseboat is exactly below and why you should consider renting one.
You might be thinking what is a houseboat? It’s exactly what it sounds like, a boat that is modified into a house that is comfortable to live in. Houseboat in Hong Kong used to be common among the fishermen in the 1980s. When comparing the soaring rents and property prices in Hong Kong, it was considerably cheaper to live on a boat than a flat. However, the government had realized that soon and quickly implemented different policies to limit the use of houseboats as permanent residential space. That is why you don’t hear the term houseboat a lot in the past few decades. However, we are seeing the trend slowly coming back as people are being creative with the use of houseboat recently.
So what’s the reason for renting a houseboat?
1. Overnight staycation
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Interior design of Houseboat -
Shower with bathtub -
Relaxing bed -
Outdoor balcony
As houseboat is a modified boat that is suitable for housing, it is a good alternative for a conventional hotel or Airbnb stay. This is suitable for people who are looking for a weekend staycation away from the busy city. Imagining bringing your love ones to spend a night off in a houseboat in the Aberdeen Promenade on the weekend. It is one of those romantic and relaxing experience that everyone longs to enjoy.
2. Houseboat Party
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Floats in the middle of the sea -
Secondly, people also rent out houseboats for boat party. With a capacity up to 50 pax, these boats are suitable for bigger size boat parties. We have had multiple groups of people renting out this boat and have had very positive reviews. These rentals usually come with food and beverage packages to provide you an enjoyable experience. If you have tried the normal junkboat parties before, this will give you a new experience.
3. Relaxing Day Trip on the sea
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Houseboat in the middle of the sea -
Sunbathing balcony
Another reason for renting out a houseboat is simply for a short sea excursion. This is suitable for people who want to spend a chill weekend but do not want to stay overnight. Bring along some close friends or family members, a book, a bottle of wine, switch off your mobile devices and you will realize how fast time passes by. In a hustle and bustle city like Hong Kong, it is definitely a luxury when you get to go away for a few hours.
4. Holding Events
Lastly, another great reason people rent out houseboat is for holding events. Due to its spaciousness, it is more suitable for different events such as wedding reception, company’s product launches, etc. If you are looking to make a special impression for others, consider bringing it on to the sea. Our team at Holimood has helped customers design the perfect event on these houseboats and we promise it will not disappoint.
Those are the top 4 reasons people rent out houseboat in Hong Kong. With the summer approaching, are you ready to check out different boats? Find out more about the available houseboats here.
