What a location! This flat is close to everything - just a couple of minutes walk from Akerbrygge, the main harbor, the National Theatre, National Gallery, etc., or pop up to the Stolle intersection a few minutes north, and catch a bus or tram to Bygdøy, Vigeland Park, Frognerbadet, practically anywhere. (Incidentally, if you catch the train from the central station to get here, I recommend looking for the Henrik Ibsens gate exit.)

The flat was also super-well equipped - they live here during the other part of the year, and it shows. However, they also leave plenty of space for guests' things. For example, the master bedroom had a nice clothing rack with hanging shelves that was empty for us to use. The flat is also comfortable and spacious. One thing to note is that the Master BR bed is actually a waterbed. I have never slept on one of those before, and I was skeptical about it, but it was really comfortable, and I slept really well.

Mari was a terrific host. She was very responsive, and showed us all around the flat. She also saw how we were melting in the Oslo heat wave, and told us how to get to a public beach down by the Astrup Fearnley Museum. If you are a family with kids, this is the place for you.