Anke was very kind and welcoming (and made some local food suggestions), and the apartment was in an excellent location. We walked everywhere and felt very safe in the neighborhood. My reason for deducting stars was that the apartment was in a basement (which we knew going into it) and our stay fell into an especially hot week of the summer, and the dampness was very noticeable. The bedding as well as our clothes absorbed the moisture and left everything just slightly damp for the duration of our stay which was not very comfortable. I think perhaps a dehumidifier could have solved the problem, and it was likely only an issue for us due to the weather (heat + humidity.) If you are going during a less extreme heat wave, this apartment would be great!