I did not get to meet the host. Her friend met us to give us the keys and she also gave us a brief tour of the apartment. This place has a lovely terrace and the rooms are quite spacious. There is interesting art hanging on the walls. The kitchen is well equipped although it is a bit cluttered. This place is not very central if you are planning to spend most of your time as a tourist around the Museum Island, Tiergarten, and Postdamerplatz. Prepare to walk long distances or study your public transit map very well.