Having stayed in dozens of amazing airbnbs in great cities of the world, I had one of my very best stays in Elisa’s penthouse loft.
Situated in a really special pocket of the hip Kreizburg district the home is overlooking two large courtyards on either side with gorgeous views and so quiet you can’t believe your are right in the city at one of the best most walkable spots.
The building is old and beautiful with high ceilings and tilwork. It’s covered in ivy and has a very romatic feel. The courtyard is a sanctuary you pass through going in again covered in ivy.
It’s up a few steps, but this two story penthouse is huge and worth every step! You arrive on the lower level which has a large entry hall, high ceilings, two large bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bath has a huge tub with a window with great views and so much light in addition to a seperately shower. The bedrooms have huge windows. There is also a washer dryer. It gets great breezes.
Up the steps to great room reveals a huge space with sky lights that open for extra ventilation with the touch of a button. Massive windows in the dining room and in the kitchen let in all the light or breeze. The modern kitchen is fully equipped to anything you want. Plenty of glasses anf dishes to have a nice dinner. The living area with a comfy sofa and fainting couch open to the large balcony looking into the trees where there is table and several chairs to drink your morning coffee.
The house Is filled with a lifetime of books and art and photos so it really feels a home. None of that ikea store art. There are also a lot of plants so you’re never alone and if you have a caring heart you can water the thirsty ones. There is also a set of really good bluetooth speakers in the living room as well as another in the main bedroom.
I loved laying on the sofa listening to music and reading looking out into the trees and the sky! Outside felt so close. Good food is all on the block, vegan, Greek, ethnic, pizza as well as a wine bar. Also a small bodega right out the front door.
Steps away from the building is the canal and parks. But it was often hard to leave the apartment.
Elisa was a good communicator and was very understanding when we locked ourselves out and quickly made arrangements for another key.
I can’t wait to stay there again!