This house is Airbnb at its finest. It is in a unique and historic section of Copenhagen, known as the “potato” row houses. Pernille’s rental provides a rare opportunity to experience this unique area of the city. Approximately 500 of these houses were built between 1873-79 to accommodate working class families. Today, these homes are highly sought after, offering family-centered streets full of picnic tables, sandboxes, playhouses, and pick-up football, leaving little room for cars. And Pernille’s house is a perfect mix of modern (lots of light, eames chairs, nooks for curling up with a book or to watch a movie, a great shower, and an open and well-designed kitchen) and original. On a sunny day, in fact, it is tempting to just stay inside and savor the house. But if you chose to leave, the house is centrally located near the lakes, within an easy walk of most areas. If you tire of walking, Pernille offers a choice of bikes (an electric cargo bike, a regular cargo bike, and at least one regular bike). Finally, Pernille is a welcoming host, offering friendly and helpful advice on the city.
My wife and I and our two adult children stayed here for 7 days (and a 5th adult joined us for several days). This was a perfect house for this sort of reunion, with lots of space to cook and sit around (both inside and out) eating, drinking, and storytelling. And when you wanted to be alone, the 3 floors (and a loft too) offered plenty of quiet places to escape or to sleep.