Just an "okay" place
Just an "okay" place
Review Submitted: 23 July 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
The good news is that this apartment is in a perfect location to do anything in Berlin. So, in that sense it fulfilled our needs. But...there are definite drawbacks that potential renters should be made aware of. First of all, there was an odor to the apartment - in other words, a bad smell. My husband and I argued over it: I thought it smelled like pet urine in the carpet, but he swore it was some kind of bug spray or insecticide. Either way, it was downright unpleasant to come home to. Secondly, there are no fans or screens for the deck doors. It was very muggy and stuffy during our stay and even though we left the deck doors completely open (even during the night) we still felt like we couldn't breathe in the apartment.By doing so, however, we had to deal with mosquitos and other bugs. We called Jochen and asked for a fan, but he said he doesn't use them. Lastly, we received 5 flimsy towels for the 5 of us for 5 days. Needless to say we couldn't wait to get rid of those towels! We could not wait to leave this apartment by the last day and we would not stay again. By the way, we have stayed in many apartments/houses around the world and almost never stay in hotels, so we know what to compare this apartment to. In addition, we travel very light (only backpacks) and are not very picky people. So, although this apartment served its purpose, we really would not recommend it to other travelers.
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing
Helpful votes: 5/14
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