Staying with Alex and Maria was a total pleasure.
Their apartment is stunning - full of light on the 5th floor, super stylish, and a million cool small details. The balcony rocks. The neighborhood is the perfect place to land in Berlin - packed with cafes, bars, restaurants, and filled with young people.
They were also incredible hosts, not to mention great fun to hang out with. They went above and beyond to help me get started in Berlin. They gave me tips on the best places to eat, drink, and go out nearby - several of which lead to me making long-term friends with the people I met there. They taught me loads about the culture and music scene in Berlin. And they were great about communication, and checking-in to see if there was anything else they could do to help.
I cannot recommend them highly enough.