If you don't know Berlin, be aware that this area in the day time is very deceptive in that most of the buildings are spray painted. My mum found it a little foreboding.
The area is obviously one of the areas that's now up and coming and is developing. There were some really cool places to eat and drink close to the apartment (book in advance for the weekend). Dots coffee place downstairs was ace and recommended by Virginie.
In terms of directions and communication Virginie was ace.
The apartment is beautiful. Just like the photographs. The TV wasn't working (we were hopeful to catch highlights of the Berlin marathon).
We had a great time in Berlin and would come back!