Ramfis’s place is in an incredible location- it really could not be more convenient. There is a tram station directly outside the building with frequent service. It’s also an easy walk to the U- and S- train lines, and not far to Mitte and the main tourist locations. We had a great time just hanging out in the neighborhood, which is full of cool shops, bars and cafes. (The charming ladies at the coffee shop next door were very patient with our lack of German :) Check in was extremely easy and Ramfis was quick to respond to all of my communication. He was super flexible and even helped us get rid of an unneeded suitcase.
The apartment itself is a great layout, with a very large bedroom. It was very clean and everything worked as expected. There was a fantastic guide to the neighborhood and lots of maps and guide books in the apartment for us. Two things to note, especially for fellow Americans: 1. While there is a washing machine, there is no dryer. This probably would be no problem in the summer when you could hang things to dry in the sweet little backyard, but in the winter weather it took a long time to dry clothes on a rack in the apartment. (Ramfis kindly picked up our laundry and took it to a laundry service, but this was an additional expense.) 2. The beds in the bedroom are two twins pushed together, not a single double bed. My partner and I found them to be extremely comfortable and this made up for the crack in the middle. The building felt safe and was reasonably quiet. If you have trouble with stairs this place is a great choice, as it’s on the ground floor and easy to navigate. It was nice and cozy even in December. (December is a fun time to be in Berlin- go to the Christmas market at the Kulturbrauerei!) Thanks again, Ramfis!