We’ve stayed on urban houseboats before so we were prepared for spartan conditions and limited space. Ingrid’s boat provides adequate space for a couple. There is no bathroom or shower on the boat but the facilities about 100 yards away are well-maintained. Ingrid was a great host, always responsive and striving to make us comfortable and compensate for our bad luck with the weather.
For our taste, she could de-clutter the space by removing a lot of stuff that’s not very functional for guests; but maybe others will find all that stuff to be homey. Kitchen equipment and gear and lighting could be upgraded. When it rained, the roof leaked in at least three places: that too could be addressed.
Being on the flight path of JFK was annoying some of the time, but it did not keep us up at night. We enjoyed hosting guests for drinks on the deck.
Security is good at the marina and neighbors are friendly. Nothing beats waking up with the sea air and seagull chirping!
Overall, an experience that we don’t regret.