Winter in Berlin might be cold and wet, but this is a great place to retreat to. I have periodically lived in various parts of Germany over the winter months, and never did I feel so in control of my environment as in this flat. The heating works! The kitchen is fully equipped! All the appliances are new! There is a dishwasher! There is a balcony! There is hot water in the evening (and you can adjust the temperature)! There is a Kaiser's across the street open till 23.30! It is not only handed over as clean as can be, but it is actually quite easy to continue to keep clean. I will definitely consider going back.