Paul and Merete have a beautiful apartment in an upscale neighborhood. The pictures don't do it justice; we were shocked to discover how large it was. It's stylishly decorated with a well-equipped kitchen, a large dining area, a balcony, and enough beds to sleep 6 people comfortably (we were 5).
There's a surprisingly well-stocked convenience store around the corner (Joker) and a larger grocery store about a 5-minute walk from the apartment. Oslo central station is 20 minutes away by foot, and the opera house is a half-hour walk. If you're not into walking, we can't recommend the tram system enough. Just download the app (Ruter), and you'll find it amazingly easy to navigate the entire city. There's a tram stop just up the street.
Be aware that the apartment has only one bathroom, which was fine for us but a bit surprising considering how many bedrooms there are. Also, you'll need to walk up three floors to reach the apartment. Again, fine for us, but some may find this inconvenient.
Don't miss out on the Norwegian sauna experience. It's exhilarating and a great way to meet people.
Thank you, Paul and Merete!