One of them is:
Are the new ones fancier than the rest, just like in Edina?
To answer this one, Yes. There are probably about 9 houseboat docks in our "neighborhood." And all the homes are different, and vary from dock to dock. No two really look alike, so you do not get a "ooo that ones looks just like that one over there." Each have their own unique character about them. Ours definitely has some Asian influences, not only the exterior with the pagoda style roof, but also some of the decorative accessories in the home.
A couple of them have been transformed from ship's hauls into homes. So the home has been built around the haul. I am curious to see what these look like on the inside. One of my favorites was clearly a barge or ferry at some point. It is quite massive and I can only imagine what their berthing fees are. Yes, if you own a houseboat you must pay a berthing fee to the landlord of the dock. Much like an HOA in an apartment building.
The main thing that I do notice is that each one has some sort of element which ties it to water (both literally and figurative speaking). This is due to the fact that we all live on water (duh!). Some of them do look like they have been here for quiet a while and the owner has filled it with stuff. Which can be seen in all of the neighborhoods around the world.
From what I can tell is that the homes on our dock are in good upkeep, and range in sizes. There are a couple that look quiet small, but there is something that would make up for that. For example one place is clearly a 1 bedroom flat, but the entire roof is a deck with many plants, furniture, and a BBQ.
Overall, yes the homes are all very different and vary from dock to dock. Much like the great suburb of Edina in the Minneapolis. Where there is clearly an old part and a new part with homes of different ages intermixed between the two.
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