Had a really lovely time in Vienna staying at Walter's place.

Beautifully light, airy and well-equipped, the living areas, bedrooms and bathroom are all very spacious. Absolute pleasure waking up in and coming back to this apartment!

Also, probably something worth knowing, this apartment is on the 4th floor – and very fortunately, there is a lift! :) Something that, had it not have been there, would have made a massive difference to our 72-year-old mum, because her arthritis means that she struggles a bit with stairs. Thomas explained that the lift was a relatively new addition, and that it's a fairly rare thing for apartment blocks like this in Vienna – so worth mentioning as a big positive in a review, I reckon.

In terms of location, that's also great. We found it really easy to get our bearings because it's right next to the River Danube as well as loads of tram and bus stops – and it's only a 23-minute walk through the beautiful city (through lots of designer shops, restaurants and other sights) to the Museum Quarter (an absolute must-see/do!).

And finally, Thomas – our host working on behalf of Walter. He was brilliant.

Thomas came up and sat with us while we finished the last of the beer we ordered at the bar next to the apartment while we waited for him to arrive (because I'd forgotten to text him at the airport to confirm that we were on our way), and then he came up and showed us where everything in the apartment was and how it all worked. And then, he sat us down, opened up a map, and gave us a really comprehensive rundown of the city, as well as recommendations. Thank you Thomas! The pork at the Schweizerhaus in Prater Park was amazing (as were the chairoplanes and haunted house :) ), breakfast at Palmenhaus was gorgeous, and the art at Leopold Museum, Kunsthaus Wien and Mumok was incredible.

Can't wait to come back :)