This is a nice place in a great location and I would gladly stay here again. The house is very close to the Akerselva, which is wonderful to walk along, and uses space in creative ways. Unfortunately, my hosts were away when I arrived and had forgotten to leave towels for me, so I had to go for two days without taking a shower as I had nothing with which to dry myself. The kitchen is fairly well-stocked, although there were no sheet pans or baking dishes and no cheese knife, no paper towels or dish towels and no broom with which to sweep the floor. The washing machine and dishwasher both worked very well. The bedroom is up a steep stairway which was no problem for me, but perhaps a bit precarious for people who are not in good shape (not a problem for most Norwegians) and the mattress is a bit worn out. The apartment is well lit although it does not get any direct sunlight, and tends to be a bit cold on a rainy day. I used the electric oil-filled heater most of the days I was there and felt bad about it, as I know how expensive electricity is in Norway. Once Rannveig and Johan returned, Johan was incredibly friendly and welcoming and helpful. He brought towels to me first thing in the morning and responded promptly when I had trouble figuring out how to turn things on and off. He was very kind. What I loved best about this place were the nice garden, the design of the apartment, the proximity to the Akerselva and the great neighborhood. I walked all over Oslo and spent a lot of time in Grünerløkka, the Botanical Gardens, Sofienberg park, and at the great, nearby bar, Sagene Bar, which is full of friendly locals. I had a great time once I was finally settled in.