Susan was an A+ host -- helped us out of a pinch by accepting a same-day reservation, and then went out of the way to make sure we connected with a friend to get keys and to get comfortably settled in right away.

The place is large, stylish, well-lit by big windows looking out over rooftops, and neat and clean. (And great wifi.) A calm/quiet oasis in the rush of Berlin. It's very conveniently located -- right next to public transit and close to both the city center on one side, and a really fun neighborhood for shops and restaurants and bars (Friedrichshain) on the other.

Billy the cat is a sweetheart. Fond of petting and curling up on the couch. He is a shedder, so best if you aren't allergic, but a gentleman of a host.

We had a great stay!