THE GOOD
Maria was a chill and communicative host, and her place was accurate and truly felt like a home. The living room gets good natural light, the bed was very comfortable and perfect for one person, and the kitchen had everything I needed to make breakfast and cook some meals. The neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet, with a super convenient bus stop right outside, and a short stroll to get to the nearest U and S stations.
THE NOT SO GOOD
Only a couple of small things of which to be aware – while it's a great location to work quietly, if you want to venture out to tourist spots, it will usually be a 40-50 minute trip, sometimes with a combination of bus and metro. Also, while the laundry machine was simple to use and washed my clothes well, I felt that they took longer to dry than from most other machines I've used – so plan accordingly if you plan to use it!
THE POINT
Maria's apartment was a great stay for the 3 weeks I visited Berlin. It's in a nice neighborhood and is accessible to various public transport options. She's a great host, and I would stay again if I come back while working again. 🙌🏼