We had a fantastic time at Nicolas' apartment! It's like a self catering hotel room, but better! The place was spotless when we arrived (check-in was effortless), we found the kitchen really useful, well equipped, and modern (everything seems to have been recently replaced) and the bathroom (with walk-in shower and rainfall shower head) was clean, light and roomy.
The bed was super comfortable and the apartment was always warm (just what we needed after exploring the Christmas markets in freezing temps)!
As for the area, we didn't have time to check out any restaurants but there are some nearby. We did go to the famous Paulaner Bräuhaus, which was less than 10mins walk around the corner. The city centre is a short 10-15 min walk (or 2 stops on the U-Bahn from Marienplatz). There is a Penny discount supermarket on the ground floor of the building which is handy, and a Rewe just round the corner.
We unfortunately didn't meet Nicolas, but the communication with him was quick.
We'd love to come back and stay again - perhaps to see München the summer!