Summary
- We absolutely loved our time with Heike and Uli. Of all the Airbnbs we have stayed at, this place felt the most like a true home where we could live happily for extended periods of time. There were many personal touches and character, and the 11 days we stayed here were the most pleasant days of our month in Europe. Heike and her husband Uli were such charming, thoughtful, and friendly hosts. We quickly built a strong relationship with them as we shared meals and conversations - in which they conversed with us in both English and German to help us practice the language without feeling too lost. We were hoping to focus on experiencing German culture during our stay in Munich, and Heike and Uli brought that hope to life. We made such wonderful memories here that if/when we visit Munich again, we would adjust our travel dates as needed so that we could stay here once more.
Positives
- Bed was extremely comfortable for two people, great mix of soft and supportive
- Plenty of blankets and pillows
- Very well stocked kitchen - cooking utensils, plates, etc. were all in good supply
- Roughly 7 minute walk to the nearest bus stop, takes about a half hour to get to center of town via public transportation
- Less than 10 minutes from the north side of the Englischer Garten by foot
- About a 10 minute walk to the nearest Aldi, which was very convenient
- The balcony was a very nice place to read and enjoy drinks
- The layout of the apartment was terrific, especially for two people with slightly different sleep schedules
- Trash and recycling guidelines and separation were made very clear and disposal was convenient
- Fridge and freezer worked great here, which was not the case for all Airbnb’s we stayed at
- Neighborhood was quiet and cozy
Things to Know
- The bedroom doesn’t stay super dark in the morning, but we are used to black out curtains
- Laundry is free and simple, but takes 3 and a half hours due to a high-efficiency washer and dryer. Warning to Americans: load sizes are smaller than you may be used to, by about half
- Dog is very friendly, but quite vocal - despite this, we were never woken up by her even though we slept in until 10 AM on several occasions
- If you are using Google Fi for international cell service, this area is a near dead-zone. If you’re connected to Wi-Fi (which works well here) this probably isn’t an issue, but still useful to know
- The floor squeaks quite a bit, so light-sleeping partners may hear if the other gets up