Feels like you're outside the city but you're not -- Oslo center is just a 10 minute tram or bus ride away. We loved the 10 minute walk through the woods from the tram stop, and the super short walk to the bus stop to head to Oslo center -- downhill both ways. The view is beautiful -- water, islands, and my 6-year old loved watching a container ship being loaded at the big commercial port down below.

The apartment is spacious and well-appointed. We cooked dinner every night in the large, well-equipped kitchen. Our son loved the bunk bed (he calls it a "triple decker"--there's a trundle underneath). We all loved the heated floors. Wifi functions well. Good shower pressure. Comfortable bed.

We did not meet Volker or Nicholas in person but communications with them were excellent. The next door neighbors were friendly and helpful, as were the travel brochures and Oslo guides in the apartment.

Highly recommended for a family or group of up to 5 people who want to be close to the city center in a lovely, quiet setting.