John and Hilde are fantastic hosts. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about hosting guests from all over the world. They've prepared the apartment with tips for guests and advice about visiting Oslo. When we arrived they took time to make us feel at home, to show us around the apartment, and to answer our questions about the city. While we were chatting they mentioned how they started hosting because they wanted guests to have a safe, comfortable place to rest at the end of the day. And boy is it comfortable.

The bed is amazing: it's a Tempur-Pedic, which translates to you having a great night's sleep. Oslo may be cold, but the apartment is warm and cozy, and the bedsheets and blankets are ever so soft. The room has plenty of space for two, a portable heater, a closet, wifi, and a beautiful view over the nearby park.

Before we arrived John and Hilde made space in their fridge for us to put groceries, and when we arrived he showed us how to use the kitchen appliances. This was helpful; we bought bread that had to be baked and we used the oven to have delicious warm bread.

The apartment is in an excellent location. You can easily get to the Oslo Central Station (and from there to the airport) and one of the main tram/bus stations. The instructions on how to get to the apartment were great and we made it there quickly from the Oslo Central Station.

Near the apartment there are many oriental restaurants, which we loved. The best Vietnamese restaurant in Oslo is two minutes away walking. The supermarket is also close nearby.

Oslo was great, but staying with John and Hilde was one of the highlights of the trip. I recommend them to anyone who wants to visit Oslo!