I had a fabulous time aboard Gladys last week!!
The experience was so much better than staying in a conference hotel. The location is an easy 1 mile walk to the convention center and allowed me to explore the area (easy to get to RSID museum, bus stop to go to Newport, Brown, waterfire, etc). Working with the host was super easy and all texts were answered promptly.
Note that staying aboard a boat is really glamping and you are not on a staffed yacht. Supplies were minimal but were all i needed bc i wasn't really eating there.
The only "even betters" i have to add is that perhaps a quick video on where things are would be easier to follow than the written instructions and providing paper towels or a dish towel would be helpful to to tidy up.
My only issue has nothing to do with the host or the boat itself. The marina bathroom has a great shower, though i do recommend showering on board just to have the experience. The bathroom is located in an establishment that is now a cigar bar. that restroom really smells strongly of cigar smoke. i happen to have a really sensitive nose and this was a challenge. again, nothing to do with Marcela and Gladys.
Great stay, would love to do it again! I definitely recommend!