Ivo was very welcoming on our arrival. He was extremely accommodating as well as we only arrived at the apartment shortly after midnight. The room itself was great and really big - much bigger than the photos suggest which was a nice surprise. The separate entrance was really nice to have as we could come and go as we pleased without disturbing Ivo and his family too much. The walk up five flights of stairs did take some getting used to but it wasn't anything we were incapable of. The location is absolutely perfect, in the middle of the best part of Friedrichshain surrounded by loads of great restaurants and bars yet high enough from the noise to get a good, quiet night's sleep. Highly recommended. Thanks so much for hosting us Ivo!