Alex is a wonderful host, warm and friendly, and also willing to give you space and privacy. And the room is great! Perfectly clean, in a very quiet neighbourhood but walkable in 10-30 minutes to the metro or direct to the action in Friedrichshain - or hop on a scooter! The bed is really comfortable, and if you're dealing with jetlag the blackout shutters in the room are a lifesaver. It was great having a private bathroom, but it is on a different floor from the room.