The host, Alex, was friendly and helpful.
The area was a bit bleak, but it was conveniently located a short walk from U & S-Bahn stations so you can reach all of Mitte very quickly.
The Apartment was basic but spacious and clean. The decor was strange, with stuffed birds on the wall and there is a slightly awkward layout with access to one bedroom through another and very steep steps down to the kitchen which is also the shower room; but overall it was very good value and convenient.