We were initially very excited, but the condition of the boat was a huge disappointment. It's obvious the absentee owner has little or no interest in the property, which is a terrible shame because with a minimum of effort it could be made into a very pleasant getaway.

The short list of what was not great about the boat: sliding entry door nearly impossible to close, plastic deck chair broken (I was nearly sent overboard when I sat and leaned back in it); toilet and closet doors constantly swinging open (no latches); wiggly, inadequate and broken deck rails; filthy storage area above sink; no stove (but listed); no table; no top sheet - only a bottom sheet on the bed; decrepit marine toilet (however, using the marina toilet was not a problem); and worst of all: the boat leaks horribly when it rains. It rained our last night there and I had to set up every vessel I could locate and all the towels to catch the water. Rain came through the window seals onto the mattress (which explained why our mattress was damp when we arrived) and dripped through the AC unit. It was ridiculous.

I tried contacting the owner multiple times with questions. He was very nice the one time he did respond, but we got cut off and he never responded again, even after I left him a long message about the leaks.

The experience was a huge disappointment. I'm surprised this houseboat is even listed. It really is a shame, though, because it could have been a super alternative way to spend time down the shore.