Our host, Geraldo could not have been more friendly, informative and genuine. His directions to the houseboat from the ferry terminal was perfect, Geraldo also gave us valuable local information, what a nice guy.
My wife initially found that getting on the houseboat from the access 'planks' was difficult, she is not Dutch with long legs but learned how pretty quickly. She does suggest taller steps to step onto houseboat and onto floating balcony. The access hatch to inside is rather low with a probable 'headbanger', Geraldo informed us of this but I still managed to wallop my head a few times, slow learner. The steps from the entrance hatch into the houseboat are quite steep and if wet outside can be slippy.
The kitchen area is small and compact, fitted with 2 burner gas camping stove a portable fridge and sink with foot pump water feed from portable supply. It all worked perfectly.
The 'lounge' area between beds and kitchen consisted of two benches with cushions, although adequate they were not very comfortable with no backrest. If it pouring down with rain or dark and you are stuck inside it could be made more comfortable
The sleeping area was huge with the 3 mattress down and very comfortable. Loads of storage space under bed if required.
In all we really enjoyed Geraldo's houseboat and I would recommend anybody who can live without creature comforts and off the grid for a while got for it.
Close to small historic cities, Amsterdam, and Alkmaar