I unfortunately was surprised that I was very disappointed with my stay at Alan and Kasia's apartment. I had read so many amazing reviews that perhaps I had built it up in my head, but it was not like any of my usual airbnb experiences or stays. I understand that a lot of my complaints are personal preferences, so some less particular travellers may love the apartment and disagree with my criticisms, but I want to leave an honest review in case any future traveller have similar preferences when chosing a place to stay. Firstly, I missed in reading the reviews that this is a ground floor apartment, and not just ground floor with a few windows looking out to the street, but actually on the street. The front door opens to the busy sidewalk which is a block from a Video store , a market, and a transit hub. As a female traveling alone, I prefer more private spaces. I was in Berlin to do work and wanted a space where I could feel comfortable leaving the blinds open and looking out at the view. When I did that in this apartment I had a lot of people walking by and looking into the space. So if you want more privacy this is not the space for you. Also, I was awoken at night by ambulance sirens. The street is busy and must be near a hospital or ambulance hub and the shades do not block the light completely. Light sleepers beware! Secondly, the apartment itself. It is clear this is an apartment just for travelers and not one that the hosts actually use. It is not well maintained or cared for (i.e. the scratches on the walls and the dirty furniture fabric and overused kitchenware) and has very little personal touches. I have stayed in Airbnbs before that are all Ikea products, but at least they are well cared for. The blankets did not looked changed from the previous tenant. Again, some people are just looking for a bed to sleep in, but I was here to work and enjoy the apartment, so I was displeased with the lack of care. I chose to stay in Airbnbs over a hostel or a pension because I want to feel like I am in a well cared for home, with a clean kitchen, bed and living space. This apartment lacked care and because of my preferences I think I would have been better off somewhere else. Transit The apartment is close to an S train and two trams M4 (closest) and M10 (you can walk about 15 minutes or connect). The previous apartment I had stayed in was close to the Schonehauser Allee transit hub. I found this station (only two away from Alan and Kasia's) apartment to be a much better hub for sight seeing, finding great restaurants, and entertainment. So after the first Prenzlauer Berg airbnb this apartment felt like it was in the outskirts. Perhaps if I...