We had a wonderful time on Xanthe’s houseboat. It is very close to everything and seems to be right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the canal boat activity. We enjoyed just sitting in the wheel house and on our deck, watching everyone in the boats and on the street.
The accommodations are just as pictured - neat, clean and compact. The stairs are a bit narrow and steep, so if you have any issues with that, you should probably not stay on a houseboat. It could also be a bit noisy at night, especially if you need to have the portholes open for air, but it’s all part of the experience - so just embrace it 😊