We stayed in this apartment for a full month and for this reason our impressions are probably different than the ones from guests that just stay for a few days. Overall we liked the place, communication was superb, the location is great, the hosts were super helpful, and they accepted our pets! That was awesome!
The apartment: It is spacious with a huge bedroom with 2 double beds and a single bed. There is an extra double bed in a nook that is just under the main staircase of the building. The apartment was clearly furnished to maximize the number of beds and has a smaller living area in comparison. It is on the ground floor and looks like it was formerly a shop front. It matches the style of the place though.
The kitchen is well equipped with enough cooking utensils, pans, a coffee machine, a toaster, and a kettle. The place was clean and they came twice during our stay to certify that nothing was missing, if we needed new towels, toilet paper, soap, etc. Not relevant for short stays but this shows that they care about the guests.
What we didn't like (maybe this won't matter for shorter stays):
- just one window that can be opened in the main bedroom. The living area has no proper windows (but it is bright as the light comes through a large frosted glass.)
- no desk for work.
Location: very convenient and a great place to start exploring the city. U and S stations just around the corner. Options of three supermarkets at walking distance: Aldi, Lidl and Rewe (the latter is the best of the three by far). Bergmanstraße is also nearby with plenty of options of cafes and restaurants. Parks to choose from (Gleisdreieck and Viktoriapark).
Communication: as I said above, it was brilliant. From beginning to end they were quick in their responses and very helpful with everything, including with our registration in Berlin.