I had a terrific time in Copenhagen, and my experience staying with Tine and Mario was one of the biggest reasons why. They were both incredibly welcoming, very laid-back, and extremely easy and interesting to talk with.

This is the place to stay if the above appeals to you... and if you are interested in staying in an utterly unique location. Tine and Mario's home is in a small community that has the feel of a rural village, only within a 5-minute train ride of the middle of Copenhagen. This cluster of homes is set in a corner of the Danish railway maintenance yard. As Tine and Mario explained it to me, it was originally created to house the families of the railway's emergency rescue team; but as the size of this team dwindled, the railway started to rent out some of the houses (theirs among them). You reach this neighborhood by walking through a pedestrian tunnel underneath a set of railroad tracks; when you reach the end, you pop out into what feels like another world.

I loved the location, thoroughly enjoyed the company, and especially appreciated the freshly-baked hot rolls, as well as the daily weather report (with temperature indicated in Fahrenheit!) that Tine left outside my door each morning. I also appreciated their suggestions for additional things I might want to do, which added greatly to my visit.

One last thing, in case you are wondering: I really didn't notice any sounds from the passing trains the entire 4 days I was there.