We (and our doggo) loved the houseboat and all its amenities. We enjoyed the peace and quiet after a day of walking and sightseeing in the city, we loved the sheltered porch (it really came in handy for rainy days), we found the check-in and check-out process to be super smooth, and the guide/handbook had all the infos we needed. Of course, for the quietness the houseboat is further away from the city, so be prepared to spend a little bit more time for the commute. But it is easy to get around, either with public transport (there is a very neat little ferry at one end of the island that connects to a tram stop in the city), or with Bolt/Uber. If travelling with a dog do call or text your driver in advance to make sure they are okay with having a dog in their car, we found the chances to be 50/50 all in all.