After exchanging emails with Karin and speaking to each other on the phone, I felt as though I were going to stay at a friend's apartment. Karin is as charming and welcoming as her apartment. The view is lovely and as serene as the photographs suggest. The bed is so comfortable that I had to force myself to get up as soon as I awoke for fear I would stay and read in bed all day!

I met Karin at her apartment and she showed me where everything was and how everything worked. Although the apartment is small there was plenty of closet and drawer space - even a place for luggage. There were many useful conveniences I hadn't expected: a hairdryer, iron and ironing board, an umbrella, a printer… She also left an information list about the apartment and the building, and the neighborhood and the metro and buses, shops, restaurants, cafes and cultural landmarks. I walked everywhere and it was a pleasure to come home to relax and read in the beautiful and comfortable chair red chair by the window in the bedroom. A table in the kitchen st which I could work, as well as eat.

I enjoyed my 11 days, wished I could have stayed much longer, and hope to return to Karin's apartment very soon. I can't imagine staying anywhere else.

Wonderful apartment, wonderful host, wonderful location.