Askan’s place was, no doubt, my #1 AirBNB experience so far.
I stayed for a month by myself, for work and pleasure. It is even nicer and larger than in the photos, new, perfectly designed and decorated, quiet, calm, cozy, and full of light. It’s well heated, lots of storage space for your stuff, and well equipped. Didn’t cook much - but everything in the kitchen was comfortable and in good shape. The shower is to die for! (spacious, Niagra-falls water pressure, and you CAN close it from two sides to get some privacy if you want). It was also very comfortable to work there, which I did quite a lot.
The building is in meticulous shape, with an Intercom and elevator, the terrace and view from the living room are super cute, and the neighbors are quiet and friendly. Location, in my opinion, is just the best in Berlin - especially if you’re planning to visit all neighborhoods and not only Mitte. The neighborhood itself (Kreuzberg, very close to Mitte) is clean, safe, and comfortable, with many stores/cafes around. Transportation is just superb - 200m north of Moritzplatz, you are 3 minutes walk from the U8 underground / M29 bus - look it up and see how fast and easy it is to get practically everywhere.
And not to forget - Askan is such a sweet, caring, and attentive host!
Two things that you should know:
1. The mattress is a bit on the soft side (which is not my personal flavor), but as far as soft mattresses go - it was comfortable.
2. You need to take care of the flat - be careful with the wooden floors, water the plants etc. - which I really liked, it felt like home to me. But if you’re looking for a place to crash, trash, and bash - well… you better look for a hotel :)
Thanks, Askan - and see you next time!