I definitely recommend this apartment to others travelling to Berlin!

The apartment itself is very clean, comfortable and spacious. The space has a good vibe. The apartment is well suited for larger groups, however not all the bedrooms are fully private, so that may be a factor to consider if there are any light sleepers. I

The neighborhood is nice and quiet, a good base for families. There are shops, restaurants, cafés and playgrounds within walking distance. There are also very close public transportation options.

Unfortunately, there was some misunderstanding about our arrival time with Daniele, which caused much confusion and frustration when we landed.

The check-in time on the AirBnB page says 1 pm. However, Daniele asked me what time we would be arriving and to contact their manager Carmen upon arrival. I responded that we would land at 9:15 am and estimated it would take us about an hour to get to the apartment, and that yes, I would contact Carmen. To which Daniele responded only "Thanks". I mistakenly took this to mean that we could check in when we arrived. It was only when I called on our way from the airport that we were told that this was in no way possible. As we were a large group with small children and luggage, and had been travelling since 5 am, the miscommunication was pretty inconvienent.

Luckily, Carmen and her cleaning staff were flexible. In the end we were able to meet at the apartment earlier than the check-in time stated on AirBnB, get the keys and drop off our luggage.

As I only had a brief conversation with Daniele on the phone, I can't say much about the hosts. But I can say that Carmen is lovely! She is courteous, accomodating, helpful and patient. And she stayed very professional even though I was rather upset on the phone when we first spoke upon our arrival.

All in all, this is a beautiful apartment that I would recommend to others.