Anton and Barbara, with whom I did the in-person key exchange, were both extremely helpful and warm. This in itself makes a big difference. Anton's apartment is clean, functional, and bright, and a nice place to call home. You have to walk up several flights of stairs to get to it, but the reward is a nice view of an expansive green courtyard. Anton follows through with all the touches of generosity, the music, videos, reading material, and treats in the fridge. The apartment is across the street from Jungfernheide for u-bahn, s-bahn, and trains. Really convenient. There aren't a lot of restaurants immediately close, but get a day pass and take a few minute u-bahn ride to Bismarckstrasse and you'll find plenty to eat, see, and do.