Wilfred was very responsive in answering all questions. While we did not meet him, his friend, Dinja, met us and explained the features of the houseboat. She also provided local places to eat, the local market and suggested that we visit Westerpark, not only for the park, but there is a good brewery that make a tasty IPA. While, the pictures describe the houseboat, but we really enjoyed the upgrades in the kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures. It is a 30 minute walk to the train station (we couldn't figure out the public transportation there) but the Number 10 tram will take to the museum area. It is 2.90 euros and the ticket is good for an hour if you want to transfer. It's an enjoyable walk through the Joordan to the old town. The ducks and swans do come up to the windows. We were there in September and there are spiders, maybe being on the water? A few spiders did come inside the boat.