To stay with Marielene was as expected and the place is true to its decription. There are only a few steps to a bus stop, the U & S-bahn and a little further the Regionalbahn. It is easy to come around in Berlin from here and to pop-in at the base to get a break before your evening activities start.
In the close neighbourhood, you’ll find the usual small kiosks, café’s or bakery bake-up. For a larger and cheaper supply you’ll have to plan for it but in practice it is no problem when you jump of the bus or train, and do your shopping on your way home.
The host herself is warm and helpful and give me the best experience with her knowledge and tips and tricks of Berlin as my short stay could allow. The apartment is as shown on the pictures, basic with everything you need. The atmosphere was hyggelig with original nice Berliner culture including the sound of singing children playing in the backyard daytime and the smell of Sauerkraut und Bratwurst at the staircase in the evening, and whenever possible Marielene took time for a chat over a cup of tea, and made sure I felt good at my stay.