We loved everything about Alex's place in Berlin, and it made our family's visit a much richer experience! First, the location is amazing to enjoy the Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood and its many restaurants, parks, and sights. U-bahn access is very close, but we ended up using the trams, which are even closer (one is just a 2-minute walk). Second, the place itself is fantastic, spacious, and great for our family of five. Our kids loved the foosball table in the basement, and we appreciated the comforts of home, including many guidebooks and other materials about Berlin and Prenzlauer Berg. One thing we would note is the apartment is on the ground floor, so people walking/talking on the street can be heard in the front bedrooms. Finally, Tom/Alex were great hosts, meeting us on check-in, helping to deal with a small issue very promptly, and answering other questions we had along the way. We would definitely recommend staying here!