Karianne’s home feels very homey, but not in a cluttered way. It’s beautifully decorated yet casual at the same time. I settled in very easily. Kitchen has everything you need and this for me was important because I was there for work and needed to be home quite a lot and to cook. The space has high ceilings, a really comfortable couch for lounging and a nice bedroom with plenty of storage. The only downside for me was that the building directly opposite of us had just erected scaffolding for some roof repairs that would last the entire duration of my stay. And they typically started their day early. The disturbance was loud but not unbearable. And it’ll surely pass. More importantly, this had nothing to do with the host and was definitely no fault of Karianne’s. In fact, she was so generous when I informed her that she refunded a small sum to ease the “pain”. There’s lovely restaurants nearby and seriously good coffee at Tim Wendelboe and Supreme. I was spoilt for choice when it came to supermarkets as well. You can just about walk anywhere. A stroll down along the river is lovely any time of day. All in all, a really nice apartment and superb location. I couldn’t have asked for more.