The houseboat is absolutely brilliant, comfy couches and beds, big screens etc etc, it cannot be faulted in any way. there are two little terraces, which are really lovely to use when the sun is out (even on a cold day we did get to enjoy sitting there and watching the world around us!) The area is amazing as well, just close enough to the touristic areas but not too close so you do get to enjoy some peace and quiet, and really close to "real" local areas which is exactly what we were looking for. You will find a few grocery stores within walking distance, as well as restaurants and bars of quality. You can park your car in the street, but it can be quite costly, but about 10 min walk there is a Qpark (centrum oost) which applies a maximum daily fee of 10€.