THE HOUSEBOAT

HOUSEBOAT

"Okay guys, pretend that the houseboat is yours now. Think of what you will do with one houseboat, in the middle of the lake. with your darling friends and family. Away from the city problem. the traffic jammed, the 'lion' boss, the problems or anything! arghh. Even I wanna come again and relax there."

  Boat house is one of accommodation provided for those who plan to stay a few days in the Lake of Temenggor. There are 11 boat houses available for a reasonable price offers to all visitors. Each boathouse is different in size and amenities.You can choose any boat that fits your budget, family size, and activities that you wanna do. 

"Our Houseboat Owner"

            Permata Belum boat house owned by Mr. Zulkarnain Bin Abd Manas who has 10 years of experience in the business boat house on Lake Temenggor. This invaluable experience has been supplying a wide range of skills and knowledge to Mr Zul about the business environment and market conditions of boat house on Lake Temenggor. 

Mr. Zul, who was a fisherman before, got the inspiration to start a boat house business through the encouraging development showed by the business of boat house in Lake Kenyir. He started his business with a small boat rented from his friends who have started this business first. Through sales generated from small boat business allows him to make a deposit to make sure he has enough capital to buy his own boat.

            His undivided efforts rewarded when he was able to buy four small boats where three boats used for fishing and 1 boat for sightseeing and leisure activities. Then he began to see the potential to launch a boat house business and successful to have his own boat house on early 2015. 

By using RM100K of capital to develop the boat house, along with 4 small boats he has, he knows that he can generate an attractive business with this boat house. With the help of his friendly employees, who are also brothers and his own relatives, Mr.Zul believes that this boat house business can help in developing tourism in the Lake Temenggor.

The Facilities

           

Permata Belum boat house can accommodate 25 people at one time. It has 4 bedrooms which are equipped with basic facilities such as beds, mattresses, pillows, sheets, pillowcases, blankets and a fan. You can ask for extra blankets and mats which are available to them. 

There are facilities for hanging clothes provided in all guest rooms to allow guests to organize their clothes neat and orderly. There are windows in every room to allow airflow in and out for added comfortable to guests. 

            

Apart from that, there are two bathrooms that were clean and neat, which is also equipped with basic amenities. Adequate space of bathroom is provided to enable guests to bath comfortably.

Just take a note that it is a 'comfortable' bathroom and not a bathroom of a 'five star hotel'. So act like ones guys. Ain't took a bath for too long. Others want to use it too. okay?

            Very satisfying cooking facilities are provided in the kitchen area of ​​the house boat to ensure that guests feel like cooking in their own home. The large kitchen area that can accommodate many people at one time, allowing the cooking process is carried out in a short time. 

Basically you are running away from your busy life but you can never deny you duty to cook. yeah you girl. and the guys also. Ain't pretend like. "eh i forgot la", "eh i don't know how to cook la". You the liar you. Cook or starving? choose either one. hahah

Here i suggest that please bring a partner that know how to cook. If not you will come back to the city with 5kg lost since you just drink a water there. okay nonsense. hahah.

Basic equipment like gas tank, stoves, spatulas, pots and many other cooking utensils are provided to guests. Sink are also provided for to allow cleaning process is performed before, during and after cooking. There is a shelf next to the sink filled with supplies for dining such as plates, glasses, cups, and bowls and etc. 

However, brings your own raw materials guys. There is no place to shop there. It is either you prepare it well or you are going to starve there. My part is done since I've reminded you guys okay. Fuhh! *wipe cold sweat

            Permata Belum boat house also has a living room or it can be called a rest and leisure area. Various indoor activities can be done in this area because it has a large space. 

Activities such as groups discussion, fishing and BBQ, can be done in the rest area. Here also will be the place for you to dine while enjoying the beauty scenery of the lake. There is a TV in this area that can be used by guests at any time.

Water and Electric Supply

 Water and electricity the boat house were generated and distributed in a very systematic way. Water supply is obtained from the lake where it is processed before being released into house boats for guests to use. The water then goes through the screening process again for the water to be used for drinking and cooking.

But here I suggest you to bring your own drinking water. You know. As a precaution steps. You don't want to have a food borne illness later on right? So take a good care on your stomach by bringing those drinking water that I tell you before okay. *brosfist

            Electricity is obtained through the generators provided by the owner of the boat house. These generators provide enough electricity for be use by all guests during their stay. Electronic appliances such as irons, camera and the phone can be charged without any hindrance.

Safety 

Boats owners have prepared and adopt the best precaution to avoid any mishap occur. Life jackets are available in sufficient numbers to be used in each activity that water take place. Whether to board small boats to the area of activity, or bathing in the lake and also to bath in the waterfalls, all guests must wear life jackets.

            Permata Belum boat house is surrounded by a fence for safety added features of the boat house. However, for guests who want to bring their children, they are advised to always keep an eye on their children to avoid any unwanted outcomes.

 "Prevention is better than cure" Remember that you always have to put your safety at the first place. since you are in the lake guys. with no land. So careful okay. *winks

The Houseboat Operation

The houseboat that has been rented will then moved to a specific destination. Then the houseboat will be parked farther than the other boats. This is to prevent the occurrence of accident , especially during night since there is no lighting.

Next, the area need to have a sturdy wooden stump to tie the rope to avoid the houseboat from moving too much when there is wave formed. In addition, the edge of the cliff is also a selection of boat driver to put the houseboat.

 In order to go to places that have been set for activities, we'll be brought by two speedboats and a large boat. The speed boat can accommodate up to nine people and a large boat can accommodate up to thirteen people for one time.