Thanks Patrick for being such a kind hearted considerate host. My family and I were very comfortable at Patrick's house. There are multiple options for public transportation from this apartment. A huge plus for us was the ground floor apartment since my parents have trouble with stairs. However the apartment opens right on the street which maybe bothersome but we were OK with it.
The piano was a big charm as my nephew played some beautiful tunes in the evening. High ceilings, very spacious, well lit, easy access all makes Patrick's apartment a comfortable and convenient stay in busy Berlin.
The neighborhood is predominantly Italian so lots of food options along with a supermarket down the block.
Patrick met us at the train station on different days to ensure no one from our group of 5 gets lost finding the apartment (all arrived at different times). He also offered to drop us at Schonefield airport with our big suitcases in his minivan which was super convenient at a reasonable fees. Ask him for such add ons and further sight seeing ideas.
Thanks Patrick for making us feel right at home in Berlin.