The house boat is cute and tiny but the rules on the moorage are very strict and I would not stay there again. My 18 year old grandson was sitting on the deck and put his feet in the water, not going swimming, and was told not to do that. I didn't get to enjoy the river life like I had hoped. The location is right under the flight path for the Portland airport too and it is very loud, enough to wake you up very early in the morning. The island cafe has excellent food I must say and that was the saving grace.