Pros to Ulf Nils place:
- Being located in the Eco Village, you get to see for yourself how this great idea plays out in reality. On the walk from the metro station, you walk past plain, rectangular apartment buildings, no trees, very austere. Then you turn the corner into the Eco Village and you feel you have entered a new space. It's green, there's no cars, there's lots of trees and hills and bushes and gardens, the apartments blend in to the surroundings, they look like cozy homes, each with their own personal touch. It's a great way to round out your Stockholm experience, since so many Swedes value the beauty of nature.
- The metro is very easy to use and gets you to and from his place very quickly. I loved having the days in the city, learning and touring the highly urban area, and the nights and mornings in peaceful, natural surroundings.
- He provides everything you need for breakfast: milk, juice, coffee, tea, bread, butter, cheese, jam, fruit, yogurt, granola... Or you can use the kitchen to make something yourself. Having breakfast so easy and ready to go makes mornings that much faster, so you can pack in more touring!
- We didn't go on to visit the nature reserve right nearby, but if we had been in Stockholm for more time, his location would be ideal for that.
- He has loads of information about things to see and do. You could even just book his place, and if you don't have time to plan anything beforehand, just sit down for a few hours with all his resources and you'll be set!
- The room and bathroom were very clean, shower has great pressure (and has both an above "rain" shower function as well as a hand-held shower head.)
- The bed was really comfortable! My friend and I were sharing it and we could barely feel the other person moving.
- Check-in was really easy. Some places want to know your exact arrival time so they can meet you there. After our flight in, we put our luggage in lockers at the train station and went for dinner downtown, so we weren't sure what time we would make it there. He left the key under the mat and had messaged us all the relevant information so we were free to arrive at our convenience.
Cons
- I think the only con would be that if you are only there for a short time, and you have kids, the trip back to the place on the metro may be a lot of effort in the evening after a long day. (I have two very small children so I know how it can be... but I would love to bring them back there, they would love his place. Plus, already having breakfast provided for also makes a big difference getting out the door with kids!)