Simon's place proved a great base for a week-long stay in Berlin in November. The loft is located in the Kreuzberg district, which means city living with a real neighbourhood feel. There is a good choice of restaurants within walking distance as well as stores and supermarkets. It's not much more than a five-minute walk to the U-bahn and bus services that give easy access to the city at large. It's an ethnically mixed area--colourful, vibrant and interesting.
The loft itself is larger than it looks in the photos, with a large open central kitchen/dining area/living room, with separate bedroom and bathroom on each side. Ceilings are high and large picture windows in the central living space and bedroom admit lot's of light. The loft is at the back away from the main straight, which makes for a quiet retreat. The kitchen is extremely well appointed, with induction stovetop and oven, and the bathroom has both tub and shower. Security is good. We are seniors, but had no problem with the stairs from the ground floor to the loft (three short stairways). Be aware, though, that there is no elevator.
Though we didn't meet, we were grateful for Simon's hospitality. Responses were fast and clear, and his printed guide helped us get set up and find our bearings in the neighbourhood quickly and easily. Check-in and check-out was very easy. For our next visit to this great city, we'd have no hesitation in checking the availability of this property before looking anywhere else.