Reidun was a wonderful host! She made us feel right at home and even went on a trip, leaving us alone the last 3 nights of our stay. The accommodations were very adequate with a large kitchen and dining area. The bedroom was small yet comfortable. We loved sitting out on the porch!
The apartment was in a diverse neighborhood in east Oslo. We used the grocery store in the basement of the apartment a few times. Eating facilities were within a few minutes walk (tapas, sushi, pizza). Bus 37, with stops across the street, was a frequent and quick connection to the central bus and train stations. From there you could take the T-Bane, trams, or other buses. Public transportation in Oslo is fabulous. Forget about a car unless you want to get out of town-then take a train.
We felt very safe walking around the neighborhood, enhanced by the ~20 hours of daylight around June 20. Folks were cordial and engaged in conversation when approached. There was no noise or other disruptions to our quiet stay. A proximity key provided access to the apartments through the main entrance. Security precautions were in place for the complex.
Back to Reidun. In the short time we spent with her she was able to orient us to the apartment, the neighborhood, the city, the transportation, and Norwegian culture. After spending 6 nights in hotels in 3 different cities on our trip, our first ever experience with airbnb was quite different, interesting, welcome and enjoyable. The host makes the difference. We were fortunate that our host was Reidun.
Reidun-good luck to you in the future. We hope to return to Oslo again.....we'll see you then. Thanks for everything! Rick and Martha Rudell, Virginia Beach, Virginia USA.