Very spacious and impressive suite of high ceilinged rooms with an authentic and traditional atmosphere, paired with a modern kitchen and bathroom (the kitchen very well equipped and sociable with superb gas stove, appliances, large dining table, and lots of cooking space, though we were informed the espresso machine was broken when we arrived, but there’s a great little bakery cafe right next door). Excellent Bose wall-mounted sound system with old-school high-end stereo components, though we couldn’t find a way to connect with Bluetooth or HDMI, so bring CDs/DVDs or inquire about that. The balcony is small, seating only one (or two at a squeeze) but very useful for solo smoking or morning coffee. Living room couch is very comfortable, the bed is a small collapsible double set up in the study and comfortable enough for short term stays. Bianca was very pleasant to communicate with and her parents who gave us the tour and keys were extremely nice and helpful.
The neighborhood is one of Berlin‘s quieter and more refined inner suburbs, but the block still has some business activity and there are some good neighborhood restaurants dotted around, as well as very quick access to the S1 at the end of the street. Recommended for shorter stays (mainly due to the temporary bed setup, on the other hand the kitchen is a keeper!!) and for professionals and mature travelers looking to avoid the more boisterous side of Berlin. NOTE: There is no laundry facility available in the apartment or building, so for longer stays it’s necessary to use one of two laundromats fifteen minutes walk away (Bianca‘s parents were happy to help us locate them). Otherwise, the price is very fair for what you get here, if it’s the suburban but connected Berlin experience you’re looking for.