Uta's apartment is modern and minimalist in style, equipped with everything you could wish for during a longer stay in Berlin. The apartment has wifi, TV, kitchen with hob and microwave, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and a good shower.
There is no tumble dryer, however there is a clothes horse and clothes dry very quickly on the balcony. The apartment is on the fifth floor, but there is a lift that takes you right to the door.
The apartment sits at the eastern edge of the leafy locale of Bergmannkiez - a trendy, clean and upscale neighbourhood in the south of Kreuzberg. It's within walking distance from many restaurants, cafes, parks, supermarkets and shops, and is less than 5 minutes walk from the UBahn station, from where you can access everywhere else in Berlin very quickly.
Every weekend there is a bustling market with lots of antiques, vinyl, fashion, furniture and assorted trinkets. The west facing balcony overlooks the nearby skyline - dominated by the Passionskirche spire - and has beautiful sunset views in the evening.
The apartment is super peaceful at night, and is not overlooked by any neighbours, yet is so close to bustling restaurants and markets. It's the perfect location to stay and explore Berlin whilst retaining an element of calm.
Uta went above and beyond what was advertised, provided bicycles, welcomed me with chocolates, assisted with German bureaucracy, arranged for my name to appear on the door and mailbox and was flexible with the check in and check out time.
If you're looking for a place to stay in Berlin, I can't recommend Uta's place enough.