Stop reading and book now if its available. You can finish this paragraph later. Eric, Gini, and Ruby were the most welcoming and kind hosts around! Great communication and helpful with local recommendations. The area itself is heaps convenient to public transit (trams, bus, rail) and within walking distance to the East Side Gallery/ RAW / and Berghain. (But don't expect to get into the last one). The apartment is spacious and well stocked with practically everything you forgot to pack. Immaculately clean and well lit (it is a loft after all) Bonus: Coming home after a long day of sightseeing and being greeted by their cute dog Ruby! She was always so excited to smell our travels of the day. Cant say enough of how much of a great stay this was. Hope to come back soon.