The apartment was lovely, a pleasant surprise on our trip. The photos were very representative of the apartment, which is what you would hope for - if anything, the photos didn't convey how large the apartment was. It consisted of a large living room, with futon sleeper, table, sitting chairs and television. As other reviews have mentioned, a very light sleeper might have some annoyance at the ground floor traffic outside, but I personally didn't find it bothersome at all. Remember to lower the blinds, they do help!

Rest of the apartment consisted of a bathing room, a separate restroom, a kitchen, and a large and quite comfortable bedroom. The rear of the apartment opens to a lovely courtyard and sitting area. I personally had issues with the clothing washer, but honestly that might have been me at fault... definitely wasn't the easiest thing to figure out with only a web translator at your side. A drying rack is available. The kitchen was fairly large and well appointed - hot water jug for tea with teabags and accompaniments provided, single serve coffee machine (though I didn't stumble on the coffee pods), electric stove, toaster, full sized fridge, and an assorted collection of basic cooking items. Very nice touch. Bed was very comfortable. Water pressure in the shower was as good as I've had in ages. No AC, but plenty of airflow through the apartment, and while we didn't need the heat, it seemed every room had an independently controlled radiator. Extra towels and linens were available, but the five euro charge for each is a bit on the high side.

The hosts are definitely on the professional side of hosts. The key is available by coded entry box, saving the effort of needing to arrange anything, and they provide a book of apartment rules and local tips - saved me searching for local bike rental shop. The peak of the rental might have been the location. It's a distance from nightlife if that's your thing, but there were plentiful running/biking trails within a half block, it's near Tempelhofer Field, and the local restaurants were quite good! I found several great options under a half mile away, and don't discount the ones right on the same street.

If you are looking for a good, spacious, and well appointed apartment in Kreuzberg, this would be a great choice.