Staying in Berlin with Fran and her lovely family was a treat. The location was perfect. A short stroll to great shops, cafes and parks in the heart of a nicely preserved part of east Berlin without being too "in the tourist" mix. I spent 4 days in Berlin -- my first trip to Germany -- and her hospitality was fabulous without being too overbearing on my own plans. The place was just as pictured and described and although you share the same entrance as the family, they were so great about respecting my space and time.