Sophie’s flat is wonderful, as is her neighborhood: Norrebro. She was a perfect host and our experience was 100% positive. The flat had just the sort of amenities that we value. It has a comfortable bed in a quiet bedroom that faces onto an inner courtyard. The bathroom is clean and modern with a new shower-- unusual for buildings in that neighborhood. The kitchen was roomy and well equipped with pantry basics (e.g., olive oil), coffee makers (and coffee), tea kettle, very good cutlery, dishes and glassware. The flat was airy with great light and the balcony was high enough for privacy and big enough for comfortable seating. It overlooks a park and bike lanes, so you can drink your morning coffee (or late afternoon beverage) and watch the Danes cycle to and from work. The neighborhood has hip/funky shops but the people are real and friendly rather than affected. It has a creative and artistic vibe. The flat is a half block from Jægersborggade, which a New York Times travel writer praises as being the coolest street in Copenhagen and home to wonderful café’s and restaurants: Meyers Bakery, Grod, the Coffee Collective, Relae (Michelin starred) and its sibling Manfred & Wine. We found that assessment to be spot on. There is a bus stop at the end of the street for the #18 that takes you to/from a Metro station. Another bus line is nearby that that goes to/from the center city. 1 ½ blocks away is the northern entrance to Assistens Kirkegård, a lovely, human-scaled park and graveyard that is great for strolling, picnics, and communing with the birds and landscaping.
Sophie is such an accommodating host that when all flights from London were cancelled for two days she rearranged her schedule and travel plans to meet us 48 hours later than we had agreed. And she did so cheerfully.