We were torn between a five-star and a four-star review. We thought that a four-star review would assure more attention to the issues.
First, the good part. The apartment is gorgeous. The owners obviously paid a lot of attention to first-class décor. The neighborhood is terrific! Non-touristic and quiet, with a young family vibe. Lots of great little neighborhood restaurants and cafés within two or three blocks. There is a medium-sized grocery store two short blocks away, and a large park one block away, and many trees.
We were, however, troubled by a number of maintenance issues. Several towel hooks were broken and so there was not really a good place to hang our towels. The shower in one bedroom leaked and drip-drip-dripped all night. There was a burned-out lightbulb.
It also would have been nice to have more “neighborhood guidance” – a binder with tips on things to see and do in the neighborhood. We left a Berlin tour book for the next guests!
Finally, while we were content with the layout, it might not be to everyone’s taste. One bedroom has a complete bath (shower/sink/commode) while the other has only what in the States we call a half-bath (shower and sink) so it is necessary for one couple to use a common bath in the hallway (private to the apartment, but potentially common to all guests). There is a sofa bed in the living room – not sure if the property is offered to three separate couples or individuals but if so, the third party would have fairly poor bathroom access. The designers used a lot of glass in places where a more solid wall would have been more typical. Curtains provided visual privacy, but were a little inconvenient, and a light turned on in one bedroom tended to wake up those in the other bedroom.