We stayed for one week on Francis's lovely boat, and we enjoyed it very much. Francis is an extremely accommodating host. Not only did he kindly pick us up from the train station when we were running late getting into the city, but he was also well prepared with pamphlets about the city and a customized list of points of interest around the boat. The boat is very well located: only 10 minutes walk + 10 minute by tram to the center of the old city. This makes for a nice quiet retreat - particularly during the craziness of Ghent Fest. The inside is quite nicely decorated, and it's comfortable for two people (though watch your head, if you're tall). There aren't any doors inside, meaning that the kitchen, bathroom, and bed/living room all share the same space. There's a lovely small terrace that overlooks the canal, and it's a great spot to watch the sunset.