This place was like a home amongst the hustle and bustle of Berlin. We arrived at a time when the outside was being painted, so there was scaffolding and even graffiti on the outside, so we weren't sure what to expect. But once we opened the front door of the apartment, we felt right at home. The place is gorgeous, clean, very nicely outfitted with everything you might need. Patrick was very responsive to one inquiry I made (asking how to empty the trash and recycling, which he shared detailed instructions for). I highly recommend this place -- it was very comfortable and welcoming. We even managed to cook an American Thanksgiving dinner in its well stocked kitchen.