We stayed here for my birthday and really loved the place. We used the bikes all the time (to break just pedal backwards, easy!) and came back home much fitter. The town is about 25 min cycle ride and there is a supermarket 5 min cycle ride from the houseboat where you can get all your basics. We went on a tour whislt here to the windmills and Edam which was very good (we booked through Viator). The houseboat is great, everything you need. The bed was very comfortable and the stairs are not that bad when you hold on to the handrail. Have fun!