I loved staying on this mini-narrowboat. There are definitely compromises that you will have to accept and work around, such as the shower being very much a 'ships shower' and the toilet being a composting port-a-loo. These both work well but it is a different way of operating from being in a house. The bed is comfortable and it's surprisingly quiet and warm inside the cabin, even during a cold night. The whole boat was clean and well aired so there was no musty smell you sometimes get in older boats. I could have stayed much longer than my 4 nights and been very happy. Being on the water is a bonus for a good night's sleep. For those of us who like something a bit different and are used to being self-reliant this will be a perfect choice and I recommend you give it a go. I was not disappointed.