Erlend and Lisa are wonderful hosts with a beautiful apartment in a great location. I took a very short bus ride from the train station, and arrived at their building after a very short walk. Depending on your mobility and luggage, you may not need to take a bus. I had a large suitcase and carry-on case, and had no problem bringing them to the apartment, especially because of the elevator.

The building and apartment are very close to lots of shopping, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. I felt very safe in the building and also in the surrounding area, and walked to a nearby nightclub by myself on a Saturday night.

Erlend and Lisa communicated in a prompt and thorough manner before my stay, and both speak excellent English. They gave me a warm welcome, anticipated every need I might have, and were extremely prepared with printed information and a map of Oslo for guests. They offered me a glass of water upon arrival, and had tea and coffee also.

It was very nice to chat with them about shared interests, and see the beautiful photos of their travels on the walls. They are flexible regarding how much interaction they have with their guests, so you'll feel comfortable there no matter what. When I needed last-minute shopping information, Lisa was happy to show me everything I needed on a map.

The guest room is spacious, bright, and warm. I had more than enough room to open both suitcases on the floor and still access the bed and desk. There are hooks inside the room to hang clothes. The bed is very comfortable, as well as the bedding, and there is a nice desk with an office chair. I was even provided power outlet adapters for my chargers from the USA, how thoughtful!

I had access to the living room with a nice TV, dining area, and well-equipped kitchen (including space in the refrigerator and freezer). I had a great shower in the spacious bathroom, and enjoyed the fluffy towels I was provided. There are two mirrors in the guest room, so I could take my time doing my hair and makeup, without occupying the bathroom longer than needed.

Checking out is an easy process whether the hosts are available or not, which is very convenient for busy travelers. My checkout time changed slightly, and this wasn't a problem, which I really appreciated.

Erlend and Lisa are highly recommended as hosts, and the room was a great value. I couldn't be happier with my stay! :)