First of, the booking process was speedy. I had the place booked within a few hours, even late on a Saturday night.

Norbert was out of town when I arrived in Berlin so I was greeted by his friend, who was extremely helpful and friendly. Couldn't have been a nicer guy. The apartment is very charming, clean, and a little "out there," if you know what i mean. Plus, the bed is terribly comfortable.

The neighborhood is quiet with several nice coffee places in the vicinity. A popular hipster bakery is just down the street as well. There's a bus stop basically just outside the front door and the S-Bahn station is a 4-minute walk.

I'd definitely recommend a stay in Marlene Dietrich's house of birth. Don't hesitate.