Andrea was fantastic as a host. He was able to accommodate us even though we made a last-minute reservation on his instant-book place, and stayed in touch with us throughout. He was very responsive and friendly, and didn't shy away from giving us nice long detailed messages when we needed them. I really appreciate him taking the time out to make our stay so nice.

His apartment, by the way, is spectacular. If you like the artsy-bohemian feel of Berlin, you're going to LOVE this flat. Its classic style is beautiful, but it has modern amenities. The place has fantastic wifi, a great kitchen, and plenty of tables and chairs to put down your computers and whatnot. There's also ample space to relax, store your clothes, and even two bathrooms, in case you're staying with others. If this place is still available in the future when I return to Berlin, I'm definitely going to try to book it.

The metro stop and a large mall and grocery store are literally 2 minutes away, and there are a huge amount of restaurants in a 3 block radius of all different cuisines in a beautiful quiet yet culturally vibrant neighborhood. It feels very safe and active and calm all at the same time.