Everything we read about the apartment & the area is true. We went in a cold December, yet the flat was always warm. The kitchen area is lovely with a little breakfast table. The bedroom too, is large and comfortable. Karsten is rightfully proud of the bathroom. I HIGHLY recommend the apartment. Karsten is a real gentleman with good English. He met us there and was extremely charming. The area is full of life, shops, restaurants, interesting buildings and history. It is easy to get to from Schonefeld, via S9 and U2. If he will have us, we would definitely return, perhaps in the spring, to take advantage of the wide pavements and outdoor dining. We have very fond memories of Berlin, and Karsten and his apartment should take some of the credit.