I'll be in this stateroom in April, too!!!!!! Just got our gty assignment. I wonder about the lifeboat too, but I actually prefer it over a room that would be down the hall. Last year we were in 5162, a 4E with a HUGE verandah. I absolutely loved it and would stay there again in a heartbeat, but I don't think I would enjoy being in one of the rooms right above it.
It was awkward sometimes being on the huge verandah knowing pretty much everyone on that side of the ship could see you. We saw our upstairs neighbors many times. We still had some verandah under cover, but it was kind of far back and couldn't see the horizon well if we were back there. I don't like to butt into everyone else's business, so I feel that overlooking a lifeboat will be more comfortable for me. haha. Still loved the huge verandah, and I'll miss it this time, but oh well. ;-)
though I'd still love to see a picture if anyone has one!