We were in a bind when we contacted John and Hilde 24 hours before arriving in Oslo to request the room. An avalanche on the train tracks to Bergen forced us to change our plans and go back to Oslo at the last minute. They responded immediately to our plea for a place to stay and were extremely responsive until we arrived, giving us frequent updates on how to find their place, how to get in, where to pick up the keys, etc. They were so incredibly helpful in a chaotic and stressful travel time for us. We were so relieved to get to their place and find an extremely comfy bed, hot shower, welcome book with tips on things to see on our extra day in Oslo, and so grateful to have a flexible check-in and check-out time that accommodated our flight home perfectly. The room also has a nice view of the park and there are grocery stores nearby and it is within walking distance of the center of town (about 7 minutes from the central train station and easy to locate).
Unfortunately we didn't get to meet John and Hilde as they were out of town but we felt very honored that they trusted us to be at their apartment without them and were so appreciative of them letting us stay at the last minute. They are truly the most gracious hosts and they saved us in a time of need. Don't hesitate to stay at John and Hilde's. You will not be sorry!