I hate to leave a negative review because Janet is overall a nice person, and for the most part she is very kind and welcoming. But her animals are extremely aggressive. And, I wished she had warned me about how sick her daughter was before I arrived. I booked this listing 2 months in advance, for one week/one person. I been using Airbnb since 2011 and I have rarely left a negative review. But I feel it's important to mention these things because they are not mentioned in her listing.
Janet has a dog and cat living in the apartment. I have had pets my entire life, really, really friendly. I don't mind living with animals at all.But her cat and dog clearly do not want any outside guests staying there! And they are very aggressive to let you know. I arrived there on a Wednesday about 6 PM and from the moment I walked in with my luggage, her little dog came barking at me and nipped at my leg. I literally only had one foot in the door. Throughout the stay, each time I would walk into the kitchen or living room, her dog would jump at me barking and growling. It was extremely startling! Even in the middle of the night when I would get up to use the bathroom, this would happen. Unfortunately, as bad as that dog was...her cat was worse! After my 1st day there,I realized I may be staying in Janet's bedroom, (because Janet was sleeping on the sofa, in the living room). And, her cat was NOT happy with this! On two occasions the cat came into my room and jumped at me and scratched my ankles and they started bleeding from the scratches. At this point, I immediately spoke with Janet about leaving and finding another place. Unfortunately, it was Thursday afternoon and there was absolutely nothing available for the weekend and Monday was also a national holiday in Berlin. Hotels in the area were sold out as well. I literally spent hours searching for something. Fortunately,Janet then put her cat on her enclosed porch for part of the day.
The other thing is Janet's 19 year daughter, Laura and Laura's boyfriend live there as well and Janet's friend stayed there for the weekend in the living room too. I didn't mind all of the extra people, but there was just one bathroom for 5 people and I had to wait to shower or use the bathroom. Also,the day I arrived, I immediately noticed that laura had a cough that was extremely deep and sounded like bronchitis, she was coughing very heavy with a runny nose, she was sick in bed. Janet said she was going to the doctors the next day. It would have been helpful if she pre warned me about an illness in the home. The Wifi only works in the living room and kitchen, not in bedroom.I think its a good place for a night or two.