The hosts, Michael and Angelita, were very friendly and welcoming to us. English speaking guests will find that Michael speaks fluent English, but Angelita, as a Ecuadorian national, speaks only Spanish and German. The district is airy and quiet, with a good bus link into the U Bahn, although, after mid-evening and on a Sunday, the walk to the bus stop is a little longer. The room in the basement is cool and adequately furnished and the bathroom, whilst not ensuite, is close by. Everything is very clean and we were offered the use of the family washing machine if we'd wanted.