Even though there were some minor issues, I was pleased with the rental overall and would stay there again assuming some of the issues raised below are addressed.
This rental is operated through a company named Madflats that has their own website but use Airbnb for wider exposure. Madflats apparently owns the entire building and rents out multiple units within. Despite Airbnbs warning to only communicate via the Airbnb website, the initial booking confirmation email from madflats requests that guests use Whats-App or email for correspondence. Don't be alarmed by the additional information you are asked to provide, that’s a thing for rentals in Germany.
The apartment was perfectly located for my situation, close to public transportation, shopping, and places to eat. In fact it shares a courtyard with what happens to be one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Friedenau.
The newly renovated apartment is sparsely but adequately furnished, very modern and clean with the exception of black mold growing on the inside walls by the front door. For guests with allergies and respiratory issues, that presents a hazard. I’m not sure how it could have possibly been overlooked by the cleaning team (who were very kind and otherwise kept the place very clean), but alas.
There was also a very small amount of black mold growing near the shower in the bathroom. No wonder really, considering the shower is tiny, by any standard, and completely open on one side. Rather than installing a door or even a curtain to keep water from splashing about, their solution is to leave a mop and bucket next to the shower stall. Not a huge deal, but one that can easily be remedied. Mopping the floor was not what I expected to be doing on vacation.
When I emailed them for an extra key, they were quick to respond and provided the extra key as soon as possible, but when I reached out to them about the mold, they did not respond at all.
Overall, it’s a nice, place and I’d recommend it to others looking to stay in the area. Hopefully Madflats will address the issues I mentioned here, and those provided as private feedback, so others will have an enjoyable stay.