Checking in was easy; Maria met us at the apartment, which is located right on the Spree river with a nice view. The apartment was clean with a comfortable bed. The kitchen is on the small side, but the apartment has a small terrace (seats 3 at a small table) that faces south over the Spree, which made our outdoor breakfasts and dinners a delight. The location is most convenient for visiting the Tiergarten or hopping on the S-Bahn to get around, but the neighborhood itself can't comparte to, say, Prenzlauer Berg. I can highly recommend staying here for you visit in Berlin.