My stay at Kirsten 's was fabulous. She spent some time with me upon arrival, gave me a good orientation to the city and gave me some great suggestions. Her apartment is stocked with tourist maps and information. She has put some effort into highlighting local points of interest, posting important phone numbers and timetables. It is really well prepared for tourists! Also, she welcomed me with a loaf of locally made organic rye bread which was so kind.
The apartment is exactly as pictured and described . . . snug, cosy and full of character. Everything is clean and well stocked including the kitchen where she has a great tea selection. There are two distinct sleeping areas each with its own door, which would be nice for families or a small group. The bed was comfy and the streets are quiet at night despite being close to some local Vesterbro hangouts.
Speaking of location, it is ideally situated. Bike rental is close by and downtown was within a 10 minute ride on the beautifully planned bike paths of Copenhagen. And all within 5 minute bike ride: Kodbyen meat packing district (weekend food market!), one of Copenhagen's largest shopping malls, Brygge island ferry stop (to catch the water bus and enjoy a picturesque ride to downtown). Not only was it convenient to all these places, let's not forget that Vesterbro has a very unique charm and is in itself a destination to explore. Kirsten had a great suggestion to try a local communal eatery run out of an old refurbished church and it is a must try, you won't get an experience like this anywhere else. The neighbourhood on the whole has a very strong community vibe, and there are always people milling around the local kiosk or chilling out on the boulevard green.
Kirsten's apartment really felt like a home away from and for 3 days I lived like a local and was part of the wonderful vibrant Vesterbro community. No hotel could ever give you that! Thank you Kirsten!