First things first: Julian is a fabulous, helpful, and incredibly patient host. If only evaluating him – 5 stars across the board. Excellent and quick communication, and he went out of his way to assist me with check-in, as well as the many packages I had delivered (note – there’s no postal box you can use for deliveries here). This is a beautifully designed industrial apartment – that indeed encourages complete togetherness with your partner in the perfect neighborhood. Near many restaurants; super close the shopping district on Ku’damm/Tauentzienstrasse; easy grocery and drugstore access; two blocks from the U-Bahnhof Wittenbergplatz which gives you quick and easy access to most of the inner ring. Walkable neighborhood and tons of gay bars, clubs, stores at your fingertips. The flat is well appointed with television, reliable wifi, dishes, towels, cleaning supplies, and even a dishwasher and clothes washer (with a dryer – almost unheard of!).
Some downsides for my particular experience (a long-term stay to work): there is no oven as was advertised – probably not an issue unless you’re there for a long-term stay and plan to cook. As noted, it is next to a bar and it’s on a busy corner, so there was a lot of noise that infiltrated the apartment. The weekends at the bar next door are particularly loud, which made it hard for me to fall asleep. If you want quiet during nighttime, invest in quality ear plugs or this may not be the place for you. The lighting in the apartment was pretty dim. Many of the lightbulbs were out. Probably not an issue for most guests and could even perhaps add an intimate tone to the apartment. Finally, only one of the four blackout blinds worked, so there was light from the bar next door, even with the shades down, but a sleeping mask helps.
Would I stay again? Absolutely for a short-term rental, especially if more of a tourist experience! Amazing host, lovely flat, and the location just can’t be beat.