I stayed for one month in Diarmaid's apartment, during a particularly chilly and snowy December. However, was always warm and cosy on Emser Straße! The apartment was spotless, spacious enough for one (or two), and communication with Diarmaid and his partner, Tina, was fantastic. I needed somewhere to stay while I visited friends nearby, so although the apartment is not really kitted out for long stays (e.g. there is no washing machine) it worked well for me as a base. The back courtyard, which you look out onto, is quiet and the neighbours are friendly. The bed is super comfy too. The bathroom doesn't have a heater in it, but the shower is powerful and the water always steamy warm. You're a 10–15 mins walk to Tempelhofer Feld, which, in my view, is a special place and great for walks. I hired a bike, which I'd recommend (Diarmaid advised on where to hire, amongst other helpful bits of advice). In short, it's a great little place, in an enviable location for Berlin. Thanks Diarmaid and Tina for being so welcoming and helpful, I throughly enjoyed my stay. ☃️ 🐦