Pros: Birgit’s space is in a nice, quiet neighborhood, but close to several metro options. We had no problem taking the bus to the center. The annex itself is very small but a perfect place to rest and relax, either inside or in the yard. It has a rustic style which we really enjoyed. You have to walk outside to reach the bathroom which is in a small building also separate from their home. It was very spacious and clean with most amenities. We did not find a hair dryer. Birgit and her partner kept the doors to their home open which made us feel very welcome. I was up at 4 am for an early flight and she was already up offering me coffee, juice and breakfast.
Cons: there is no automatic checkin setup for this room and we had a slightly stressful time finding a solution for checkin since the hosts were busy the evening we arrived. We were asked if we could check in between 8 and 10pm when check in hours are 4-7. We eventually found an alternative, but I would recommend communicating clearly ahead of time when you plan to arrive so you don’t have any surprises. Additionally, our phones often did not recognize the WiFi network provided and the password didn’t work. I had read this problem in a previous review so I assume it hasn’t been fixed.
All in all, we loved this space and would’ve liked to stay longer. Issues with checkin and amenities can be easily avoided with communication and improvements by hosts.