I booked a trip to Berlin on impulse after finishing work on my tv show in the US. It was an exhausting four months and I needed to go someplace where I could travel alone but make friends. I searched for reasonable places to stay and found Luis' apartment. He had not yet received any reviews, but as I read his biography, he reminded me of a dear friend who is something of a citizen of the world. I decided to give it a try.
Luis and I met in the middle of the day to collect the key from his school, and I followed his instructions to get to his place. He was responsible, polite and helpful, even encouraging and whatever anxiety I may have had was nonexistent in Berlin. I was completely at home while staying with Luis. I was able to meet some of his university colleagues my first evening and had the pleasure of getting to know Luis for the kind, considerate and extremely intelligent person that he is. It was as if by departing the US, I had arrived in Mitte, the area of Luis' apartment is, where everyone treats strangers so gently as if white gloves are needed. I walked for two days in this city and did not have a single negative interaction.
The area is incredibly close to transportation so getting east to a few clubs and restaurants in Friedrichshain or across the bridge over to the Pergnonmusuem (pretty cool if you're in the mood for concrete), Berlin Zoo (amazing)...
There's no air conditioning throughout Germany but I slept like a baby and the bed and pillow in my room were extremely comfortable. If Luis has availability, look no further. I would take this place over a hotel any day.
Thank you for your hospitality, Luis!