we had a difficult time getting to stockholm because of the swedish airline strike so we arrived a day late. that was a bit hectic and complicated communications because of the intermittent internet and phone access as we criss crossed europe on one day trying to get to sweden.

helen met us at the house w/ the key and a convenient list of information, instructions and helpful items like city maps. the house is beautiful and located conveniently across from the nobel museum in gamla stan, the touristic old town. there are several metro stops on the island while the house itself is a 950 metre walk from the train station that delivers you from the airport. we arrived on a fine day and so walked w/ our bags. along the way we were accosted by a pickpocket, who got nothing, but it was a warning not to take the beautiful day for granted. stockholm is full of pickpockets and there are signs all over warning -- in english -- about this.

the house met our needs for a homey location for 4 adults. we bought groceries and ate many daytime meals in house. the kitchen is well appointed should you wish to cook. and there is a full dining room as well as a smaller breakfast table. the outside terrace is a bit of a challenge to access w/ plates in hand so i would use it only for a summer nap.

one warning: there are many stairs as is usual in a historic centre. this is not a rental for someone w/ mobility issues and difficult to drag large bags up the many flights of stairs to the apt. this was a problem for one of our party who had developed a condition shortly before traveling. and finally, be sure to arrange your cab the day before and in person. the online cab sites would only accept local info and phoning did not achieve a result. so we ended up dragging our bags through a downpour that 950mtr.

helen was very welcoming. coffee was already in the house so there was no mad rush the first morning.

it was a lovely place to stay. we recommend it highly for the able bodied!