I can't recommend this place highly enough. It's located in my favourite neighbourhood in Berlin: Kreutzberg, right opposite a metro station and close to cafes, bookstores, thrift shops, restaurants and a weekly flea market.
I didn't get to meet the host but his flatmate is wonderful, super kind and welcoming. We went out for drinks and she and her friend even came to my birthday picnic! It was a real pleasure meeting them, and they made this apartment in particular feel more like a home than any of the other places I stayed at in Berlin.
Finally, the apartment is even more beautiful than the pictures and it was very difficult to part with their cat, Lantz, who is very affectionate and will ask for many pets!
Thank you Chris for opening up your apartment, it was a pleasure staying here and I hope to again!
Meghan