Akbar Group Of Heritage Houseboats

We've been docked here at Nigeen Lake West for quite some time now. You’ll find us right opposite the Nigeen Club, which is a pretty well-known spot around here. This isn't some fancy hotel chain or anything like that. It’s just our family running these heritage houseboats. Most days it’s just us making sure the wood stays dry and the carpets are clean. Living on the water is different. It’s quieter than the city side. You wake up and see the mist on the lake and maybe a local fisherman going past in a small boat. We try to keep things the way they’ve always been because that’s what we know. The houseboats have a lot of carved cedar wood inside, which smells nice when it rains. Sometimes things need fixing, like a creaky floorboard or a leaky pipe, but that’s part of the life here. People find us when they want to get away from the noise of the main roads. It’s a bit of a walk from the main gate sometimes but once you’re on the deck, it doesn’t matter much. We spend most of our time sitting out here or checking on the rooms. It’s not a fast-paced business. We just take things as they come. If you're looking for us, just head toward the west side of the lake and look for the signs near the club. We're usually around somewhere near the docks or inside one of the boats tidying up.