Werner’s apartment is simply fantastic. It’s in a great neighborhood that is experiencing a renewal since the closing of the Tempelhofer airport (a holdover from the Cold War era). It’s spotless clean, spacious, well appointed, with thoughtful touches throughout. You get to experience a neighborhood and its people living their lives in this great city — with nearby shops, grocery stores, and local restaurants and bars. And it’s an easy transit ride to the sites a visitor would want to see. This place gives you a full Berlin experience.
Werner is an extraordinarily good host. Easy communication, honest, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and a great sense of humor. He also as the loc wisdom and tips that will make you feel at ease if this is your first time in Berlin. This is how you run an Airbnb. We had a change of plans (twice), and Werner was gracious in making arrangements to meet us for check in. I felt bad about the change of plans, but Werner just rolled with it, let us know what would work for him, and we were able to work out a time that worked for both of our schedules. A gentleman and a scholar!
It was a genuinely wonderful stay for our group. The only downside was that we didn’t stay in Berlin longer. This is an apartment that would be comfortable for several days. Easily. It was very, very comfortable in every way.
We will definitely look to see if Werner’s place is available in the future (with luck, soon). I recommend this apartment highly and without hesitation. Danke shoen, Werner!