The first thing you notice when you get on the boat is the magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. There is nothing better than having a glass of wine and watching the boats go by and seeing everything all lit up. The location is ideal....nice restaurants and shops nearby plus a short bus ride or a 20 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower. Metro is also quite convenient and within easy walking distance as is a shopping mall. The houseboat has expansive views and is quite spacious with everything you could want to cook your own meals or just relax and watch the scenery. There have been several comments about the bedrooms being hot but the host has supplied fans now which solved the problem. The layout is quite convenient and the two bathrooms upstairs and down help a lot. Keep in mind, you are staying on a boat and there is river traffic on the Seine so you may hear some sounds from the mooning or get a very slight rocking motion if a fast boat or big barge goes by.
Our host was very nice and gave us not only a comprehensive book on all of the instructions but also gave us a bottle of champagne on our arrival and assisted us with our luggage and in getting us a cab for the ride to the airport.
I would heartily recommend staying as opposed to getting a hotel especially if you have a party of four like we did.