ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Houseboat

A houseboat is like a floating house that you can live in on the water instead of on land. It's kind of like a big boat, but instead of just a cabin with a place to sleep and a kitchen, it's usually bigger and has rooms like a real house. You can think of it like a house that's on the water, almost like a special kind of apartment building.

Houseboats usually have a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedrooms. They can be powered by motors or even towed by another boat. Some people live on them full time, and others just use them as a vacation home or a way to explore different parts of the water. Because they are on the water, houseboats can be a great way to enjoy the beauty of lakes, rivers, and other natural bodies of water while having a comfortable place to stay.