Susanne's studio is an actual studio. It was first designed to be a photography studio with darkroom and all. It's been remodeled a bit to be very pleasant studio in a free-standing building in the middle of a courtyard. The studio is 1/2 below ground but with good windows and skylight to let in nature light. As a result, you need to walk down 4 steps to enter the building. The space is large and generous with high ceilings that make the place nice and airy. It's not the place for elaborate meal preparation (in fact there isn't a microwave...) but can be used for simple dishes. It's very clean and basic with particle board floors and wooden beam ceilings. The location is spectacular. You walk out the front entrance to the complex and there are restaurants, gyms, several grocery stores, second-hand store, coffee shops, and many other places, such as florists, bookstores, massage therapy places. Easily accessible by bus and S-Bahn, the area is truly multi-cultural, safe, and energetic. Susanne is a delightful host who is filled with joie de vivre and ideas to make your stay in Berlin even more exciting. Although it's spacious, it's really designed only for a couple or a single person. I wouldn't have been as happy had I tried sharing even with a close friend. I'm sure I will try to stay there again when next I am in Berlin. Thanks for a lovely experience.