We stayed in Gerhard's apartment for 11 nights in April. The apartment is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Berlin's excellent public transportation system made it very convenient to get to the tourist areas and other neighborhoods. There are two bus lines that stop right near the apartment and a five minute walk to a S-bahn station. There is an excellent French style bakery and a very friendly cafe within a block away which served our breakfast and coffee needs. A large commercial area with shops, cafes and restaurants is a 10 minute walk.
The apartment is clean, bright and airy with ample room for two people. The bed is comfortable and there is plenty of seating. The separate sunny kitchen with a large window looking out to a central garden has everything needed to cook simple meals and eat in. There were enough staples and cleaning supplies to get us started. We didn't have a single problem with the apartment.
Best of all was Gerhard who was a wonderful host. He provided excellent instructions to get to the apartment from the airport by public transport. He was there to greet us, explained the logistics of the apartment and the neighborhood. Because we arrived just before the stores closed for the Easter Weekend, he helped us to the nearby supermarket for last minute shopping. Throughout our stay, he made sure we were comfortable and kept us informed with the current happenings in Berlin. He is very enthusiastic about Berlin which made our visit very enjoyable.