Overall, this apartment was wonderful for me. I probably would have given it 4.5 stars if available. Location, location, location is the first best thing I would say about it. The access to all parts of Berlin via public transportation is excellent and even convenient for returning back for a short rest or dropping off a package and heading in another direction. Very safe area and building. I never felt uncomfortable coming or going. Mini market, take away and all the things you need are right there and convenient. It is very large, beds are comfortable, bathroom nice and kitchen adequate unless you are throwing a dinner party, which you are probably not. Lovely view and though I did not sit on the patio, it is nice to be able to step outside.
I really appreciated that laundry soap, cleaning products and basics were there. I have rented many apartments and often that is not the case. Liquid hand soap was there but no soap for shower. Yes, this is not a hotel so bring your own as sometimes things are there and sometimes not. As a long time apartment renter, I always travel with a bar of soap.
The one thing that was missing for me was a comfortable place to sit. The chairs for dining were fine when sitting at the table, but other than the pullout bed in the living space there was no comfortable place to sit.It was either that couch or the bed. Even sitting on the pullout couch there was not side table or coffee table to put your feet up after a hard day or just to read. I pulled over the dining chairs and used one for a table and the other with a pillow for me feet.
For new apartment renters and those from the USA in particular, ask how everything works from the shower to the washer to the dishwasher - not the same as what we are used to in the USA. Try locking and unlocking the door while someone is there to show you. Also, this was my mistake - I was told the trash was on the -1 floor (basement) and declined the offer to be shown the area. I assumed that there would be a trash room obviously there once off the elevator. In fact, the garbage is through the garage, which is huge, around many corners. Fortunately, a resident showed me the way. About a week later, I showed the way to another renter. Special kudos to Sasha, who manages the property. He could not have been more helpful.
All in all it is a great place from which to explore Berlin. I would certainly recommend and would stay there again.
Paula T. - Oakland, CA