We had an enjoyable stay on the houseboat. The bed was comfortable, and the accommodations had everything we needed. We even made spaghetti the first night for dinner since we arrived later than planned. The area is private, we only saw a few people and those we did see gave a friendly hello if they didn't stop to chat with us.
For anyone wondering about the movement of the boat, it is very stable. The boat is docked in a channel off the main river so not a lot of boat traffic and the currents don't really cause any movement of the boat. We had a couple windy nights and the boat barely moved, only a few light bumps on the dock or an occasion rock. Once asleep, you wouldn't know if you were on a boat or hotel room. Plenty to do in the area, we spent 1/2 a day Richmond National Battlefield and another 1/2 day in Richmond. Captain Ron was a wonderful host. We recommend a stay if you are looking for a unique experience.