It was our first time staying on a house boat, and we found it to be great fun. The steps down to the sleeping area are steep, but if you have been on a boat before, then this is nothing new. It was easy to get to Sjoerd's boat from Central station, by taking the number 48 bus for just two stops, and then it is a five minute walk from the stop. Eline's coffee stall at the end of the dock was a great place for a coffee and something to eat on the walk back to the bus stop in the mornings.
We had read some of the previous guests reviews, so we knew to bring our own mugs, as being English, we cannot start the day before we have had a mug of tea!! All in all, a nice experience, and one that we would happily repeat.