Gerhard and Nicole's loft in Vienna is very modern, chic, bright and and impeccably clean. My husband and I loved the tall windows that sloped along the walls and ceilings which you could operate from a touch screen and which gave the whole place an open feeling--like you were living under the sky. There is plenty of storage space. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and even simple entertaining. I had a load of dirty laundry that I could wash and hang dry it all under the windows in the kitchen area--efficient and eco friendly. In short, it offers almost all the comforts of a home.

The apartment is located in a safe neighborhood with easy access to public transportation. My husband and I weren't ever concerned about returning home late at night. There are many cafės and restaurants just a short walk away where you can share space with the locals and not just other tourists, chat with a friendly Wiener/in about the weather and more as you sip your beer or wine.

What makes the place special is the warm, friendly and helpful hosts. Gerhard and Nicole were always very prompt in their responses to my emails. Gerhard met us at the door when we arrived, helped us carry our baggage up three floors, showed us our way around the apartment, advised us about how best to get around and where to park the car for a reasonable tariff. He even called on us a couple of days into our stay to make sure that everything was all right. Thanks to both of them.

I hope to go back to Vienna again, and I know exactly where I shall stay: at Gerhard and Nicole's on Neustiftgasse.