My stay at Katrin's home was exactly what I needed for my 40-day working vacation in Berlin. There is a nice selection of parks, coffee shops, cafes and dining options in the family-friendly neighborhood, and the area is just far enough away from the faster paced, louder, smokier city center without being too far away.
Katrin and her family made me feel absolutely welcome the whole time, and Katrin was a great source for hiking and touristy options. The house is also near bus lines and is barely a 6 minute walk to the train station.
I was delightfully surprised that the bedroom furnishings were slightly different than what was pictured when I reserved the room. There are now two very nice wardrobes in the room for hanging clothes, plus a nice, vintage desk that proved to be a perfect workspace. The bed was comfy and there was always plenty of hot water in the shower.
The whole family speaks English, but I'm looking forward to learning German for my next trip. I would not hesitate to stay at Katrin's home again.