Soren's place is wonderful. The location is nearly perfect. Very close to the subway for easy movement around Berlin. Good restaurants and stores all within a few minutes. Wonderful French Bakery right on the corner. The neighborhood is mostly quiet - just the odd noise of someone talking too loudly when walking past but very rare. The rooms are huge! The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals. The only issue we had was the hot water. It took a few tries to figure out that you have to use the shower sparingly. If you have long hair, like I do, get it wet quickly, shut off water, shampoo, turn on water and rinse quick. Whenever I had need to contact Soren he replied quickly and was very helpful. It was a pleasure meeting Soren and I enjoyed talking to him a little about his time as an exchange student. Will most definitely stay in the same apartment if I am lucky enough to return to Berlin.