Alex is the perfect host (friendly, informative, responsive) and the apartment is wonderful: spacious, full of light, well-equipped. Located in an inner courtyard it is very quiet (and there is a deck). The neighborhood is perfect: close to buses, the U-Bahn, and the S-Bahn (a scenic 13 minute walk across a famous bridge over the Spree). The neighborhood itself has great espresso shops, good grocery shopping, and restaurants. Ideal in every way.