Tiziana’s apartment is really lovely and is just as it appears in the photos. Having lived in Alt-Treptow before, I was very familiar with the area - it was ideal for us. Quiet and relaxing but walking distance to Kreuzberg and Neukölln. Sparking clean and the bedroom's blackout blinds meant we slept exceptionally well.
Communication was excellent. Tiziana was very kind to arrange a slightly late checkout, which helped as we had a late flight. Similarly, she was kind enough to wait up for a very late checkin (2am), after our Ryanair flight was delayed 3 hours. That said, do be aware of the late checkin fees detailed in the listing as we got stung by a 55 euro one - of course I understand the inconvenience caused to Tiziana, but it's hard not to feel like you're being punished because of circumstances outside your control. Not the nicest way to start a holiday, but at the same time they are clearly detailed in the apartment description - so they shouldn't come as a shock.
Local tips: Cabslam nearby does amazing American-style brunch at the weekends and Mom's is a great vegetarian Asian + sushi restaurant. Passenger does brilliant coffee. Du Beast is a decent little bar/pub.