Alice was an awesome host and the apartment was great. I wish every Airbnb host was like her! She went the extra mile throughout my stay.

During the five days I stayed at the apartment it was a joy getting to know her. A warm host, she was waiting at the apartment when I arrived, made me coffee, and shared her lunch with me while we chatted. She showed me the neighborhood personally, pointing out the subway stations and explaining the Berlin subway system. She even printed directions for me to ensure that I would not get lost. Several days later we both ventured out to see the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra together, where she gave me a tour of Potsdamer Platz. Afterward we grabbed a lovely dinner at one of her favorite Vietnamese restaurants.

I also want to point out how responsive Alice was. Average response time was likely less than 30 minutes, often less than 15 min, on messages I sent to her, before and during my stay.

The apartment was great. It is a single room with an independent entrance that attaches to Alice’s apartment through a locked door. Everything was clean and cozy with lots of nice little touches—tons of towels in the bathroom with nice little shampoos and soaps for example. The neighborhood felt safe—I often returned late at night and was not nervous. Access to the metro is extremely easy, with a 3 min walk to get to the nearest entrance. I was on business during my stay and it would take 15-20 min to get from the apartment to the Messe Berlin.

Overall, I was very happy to have stayed here. The apartment was great and Alice is a gem. She made it easy to feel welcome in a city where I had never been and was the epitome of an attentive host. Thank you Alice!