Your host, Kitty, is an illustrator and this beautiful, luminescent apartment is her studio. We love how she’s transformed it into an elegant living space with more character than you can shake a paintbrush at. From her original art above the bed to her easels and paints sitting alongside an extraordinary collection of books and ornaments, this space is an art lover’s haven and a truly unique way in which to experience the city. The light here, too, is dazzling, pouring in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors that lead out onto a private balcony. Sit here with your morning coffee and one of the many books, and relish the tranquillity of your inner courtyard setting. With a luxurious green-tiled tub (and the bathroom's underfloor heating) to retreat to after a day of exploring Berlin by foot, this home truly offers a canvas for a blissfully relaxing time. Outside of your home, you’ve got the Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood on your doorstep packed with independent eateries, design boutiques, bike rentals, supermarkets, public parks and cosy coffee shops. Visit Mauerpark’s Sunday flea market (a twenty-five-minute walk), check out the KulturBrauerei for hip shops and music clubs (a fifteen-minute walk) or indulge in some retail therapy along trendy Kastanienallee and Alte Schönhauser Allee (both a twenty-minute stroll). Further afield, Museum Island – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a thirty-minute walk, while Alexanderplatz is ten minutes away on the subway. Home truths: *As this is a studio apartment, there's no separation between the living and sleeping areas *Although there’s a lift to the first floor, you'll still need to climb a couple of steps to reach the apartment's front door *Unfortunately, this home isn't suitable for children or infants *The kitchen has been refurbished since the photos were taken and now offers a bit more counter space and additional drawers *If you’re staying for a longer period, your host may ask you to water her plants *Smoking is only allowed on the balcony *There's an electric vehicle charging point although there's only paid street parking – we recommend skipping the car and using Berlin's public transport instead with Senefelderplatz a fourteen-minute walk away