My husband and I agree that we had found a sparkling gem in a very hip neighborhood in Vienna! We just returned from a two week stay in a most beautiful city, lucky to come home to this treasure each day! Christine had offered to pick us up at the airport, a very kind gesture. Over a cup of coffee in her flat (the best coffee, fresh whole beans brewed to perfection in little espresso cups....our coffee will never be the same.....) we realized immediately that she was excited to share great information with us. She really paid attention to our interests as she sent emails with endless information about things to do and places to see that I never found in my guidebooks! We were also lucky enough to spend an afternoon with her. We took a ride to a beautiful lake, had a memorable lunch (one of the best meals we had) and then on to gelato at one of her favorite shops. Enjoyed her so much...wish we had more time...hope you are able to meet her. The flat is much bigger than it appears in pictures. We had dinner in the winter garden, always candle lit...dessert and drinks on the rooftop garden, read books in the cozy seating area off the kitchen, and always enjoyed music! A very extensive CD collection! In the cooler months a beautiful fireplace awaits! Perhaps next time....The formal dining area was surrounded by floor to ceiling books- and beautiful art work everywhere. The bed sat atop a loft supported by beautiful columns in the bedroom. Most comfortable and unique! Below yet another sitting area...a large very comfortable couch that could double as another bed....a t.v. in this room as well as the living area. Too many things to acknowledge ...all the comforts of home. The drinking water was delicious right out of the tap and the large windows and doors allowed the sunlight to brighten all the spaces! The flat is only 5 minutes to the metro, the streetcar or a taxi stand....but you can walk to many key sites! The neighborhood is filled with great restaurants, markets and some of the best shopping Vienna has to offer! We cannot thank you enough Christine for sharing your lovely home with us and for being a most gracious host! Your home is authentic, it is lived in, and it is loved. As Christine picked us up very early one morning to take us back to the airport we knew we had met a new friend. If you wish for her to share her knowledge, listen, it will make the whole experience that much better. If you are reading this, look no further.....A toast to you Christine, the champagne was lovely!