The apartment is well situated to have an authentic experience in East Berlin and is not in a noisy area. However, it is very far afield from the main attractions and minimum 15 minutes walk to a metro station. Stephan organised a location to collect the key for us as I had communication issues with my mobile phone network. This was appreciated. However, after initial communication we did not receive a text until midnight on the night before we were leaving. The apartment itself is very basic. The TV set is ancient and connected to an analogue dish, VHS and Playstation 1. We gave up trying to operate the TV which was extremely frustrating as the European Championships were on. We found the bedding rather uncomfortable and there is no dark blinds/curtains in the main bedroom. Therefore, when the sun rises you will be awake if you are a light sleeper. This was a significant drawback for me. Given the distance to a metro/main attractions and the condition of the property, I would not recommend this apartment.