Mariana was not in town but she made sure her son welcomed us to the boat and showed us around. If not familiar with Copenhagen, it is worth checking the boat's address on a map in advance as it is not easy to find the first time. However, once there, public transport and shops were at a short distance away and we were surrounded by bicycle tracks with easy access to almost everywhere. Marianna's boat was lovely and comfortable, just as described in the Airbnb site. Living surrounded by water was an extraordinary experience which uplifted our holiday.

The neighbourhood felt safe. Close by were innovative developments with creative flats using glass and wood, and relying on the water for direct access to boats or floating decking for a patio. A short walk took us to the ferry stop, and in a 10 minute ride we arrived at the centre of Copenhagen. The boat also has easy access to bus stops to both the city centre and the airport. It is worth getting a city pass for as many days as your stay from any ticket machine. These allow for access to bus, ferry and metro in zones 1 to 4, although public transport is expensive. Copenhagen has a reliable and comfortable bus service. A 10 minute ride took us to the Central Station from where all is easily reached by foot. Trains to Malmo or North Sealand leave from the Central Station too. If visiting Helsingor, do not miss the Louisiana Museum a few stops on your way back to Copenhagen; a charming building overlooking the sea with interesting exhibitions and a good coffee shop for lunch or dinner.

Close by to Marianna's boat, there is also a small supermarket Irma, and a few smart yet welcoming delicatessen and coffee shops. Throughout our stay we loved going from the buzz of the City to the tranquillity of Gea and jazz on the radio. Marianna was a kind host who advised us on getting to the boat by public transport from the airport, and also left a welcoming pack for us of bread, coffee, beer, chocolate and toilet paper.