Christoph was unavailable over the weekend before we arrived when we started asking about check-in details and made us a bit antsy. One he got back in town, communication was great. He let us check in a hour early, met us at the apartment, helped us with out bags up the 5th to 6th floor stairs which the elevator does not cover, and explained how things function (there are a lot of things) in detail. He has a short written summary in the apartment of how some things work - but pay attention to his explanations and demonstrations. Excellent apartment! Huge bathroom with large tub, separate walk-in shower, double sinks with lots of flat surfaces and drawers for stuff, heated towel bar, and hair dryer. Did four loads in the washer; worked great. Did not try the dryer, used the drying rack. Plus a handy half-bath off the entry way. The terrace has a lot of greenery - which you must keep watered in hot weather - and a magnificent, expansive view to the west. Also has a power retractable awning because the afternoon sun is brutal this time of the year. Good curtains and blinds on the windows enabled us to regulate the temperature OK without resort to AC (not even sure if it has AC - sure you would need it or be miserable later in the summer). Lots of closet and storage space as well as large comfortable bed in the bedroom. Galley kitchen with full-sized frig with freezer and icemaker. Stove with two gas (one needs a new sparker) and two induction burners (crank them up to 9 initially to get anything heated in a reasonable time). At least two coffee makers including a Nesspresso which requires a fun outing 4 blocks to KaDeWe (like a six story Nordstrom's) where the pods are 3.90 E for ten. Has all the pots, pans, utensils, and gadgets we could think of needing for a week stay. Large great room with dining (with huge table for 10; or for two and a laptop and a week's accumulation of clutter) and two large living spaces. Lots of light. Good windows, very quiet. Excellent WiFi. Good stereo system and looks like a good tv. Massive library of books and magazines - probably a month's worth in English if you break a leg or something and a couple of years worth in German. Perfect location - quiet, friendly, safe, eclectic neighborhood 3-4 blocks from Wittenberg U-bahn station which has a staffed ticket booth most of the time. Has a stand with delicious strawberries this time of the year. Also has an elevator. In fact you can easily get to the main train station in 30-45 minutes with one line change but with elevators and escalators for use with luggage the whole trip. However, when we arrived, not being familiar with the wonderful transit system, we took a cab - 15E with tip. From Wittenberg station it is easy to get most anywhere...