What is best at the apartment is the view of the canal. Also, it has everything you need for a short stay (from kitchen supplies, to hairdryer and umbrella), very good cleaning and heating. The neighborhood is wonderful, with very nice coffee shops, restaurants and bioproducts. The U station to Alexanderplatz is just a few meters, very close. Three times every week there is an interesting market in front of the house (there is no noise into the house because of this). Friedrich was waiting for me to give me the keys, even though my flight was delayed, and he was very kind checking often if everything was fine.