Guestbook Comment

Guest: Jerry W.S. (London, England & Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/13/07

Both the flat and Todd were great. It's obvious he really cares that guests feel welcome, comfortable, and at home. We've rented flats all over Europe, and this is one of the best. Great decorating without being stuffy or making you feel you need to be overly careful. Very nice furnishings, good TV, stereo, radio, etc. Large, eat-in kitchen, fully equipped. What else...well, a sense of style. Oh, and most importantly, it's quiet, something you can't put too high a premium on in European cities! All-in-all, a great experience. Beats the heck out of a corporate hotel at more than twice the price!

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Simply the best

Guest: James M. (Auckland, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

We have stayed in manh HomeAway apartments and villas across Europe the past few years, but never have we had such a terrific host as Todd, who is the property manager for this really charming, light, wonderfully stocked and furnished apartment in a really central, raffish part of Hamburg. He was waiting at the front door when we arrived, helped carry our bags up the stairs, and then showed us around the apartment and how everything worked, and gave us very good tips on where to shop, et cetera. He was not at all intrusive - when we needed to know something we'd e-mail him (he lives one floor down) and he'd e-mail back really promptly. So we never felt he was looking over our shoulder at all, but we did feel that extra bit secure and confident. He's like one of those really terrific concierges you get at the top hotels, except you don't have to share him with hundreds of other guests! The apartment was spotless. Todd had some milk, bread, cheese, butter, jams and wine there to welcome us - tea and coffee, of course - it's like arriving at the home of some really tidy, generous friends who have lent their house to you for a few days. The neigbourhood is so similar to many gentrification neighbourhoods in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland - a fun mix of people, very safe, super cafes and restaurants - Cox is stunning! Like the best Melbourne restaurant. - all within very easy walking distance. We walked into the city, to the galleries and the big stores, every day - about 10 minutes away. We could not have had a more perfect place to stay. Out the back of the apartment is a mediation centre, and occasionally you hear the chanting - it's so soothing, I said they do all the work and you reap the benfits! I could not recommend a place to stay more highly than this - and mostly because Todd makes everything so pleasant and easy, and his apartment is so well cared for.

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Wonderful apartment and an even nicer host.

Guest: LP (Melrose)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

I stayed here in April for a long weekend and it was perfect- the apartment is very close to the train so it's a great jumping off point to get around Hamburg. And if you don't feel like getting on the train, the immediate neighborhood has some great bars and restaurants. The apartment was immaculate and comfortably furnished, with a welcome basket left for us in the kitchen and fresh flowers around the house. The kitchen had all the pans, dishware and utensils we needed. Todd was a kind and considerate host who even thought to ask about my well-being when he bumped into my boyfriend the day after our arrival (I had arrived in poor condition following a rough flight). He is extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding area and Hamburg and while he's always on hand if you need something, he's otherwise totally unobtrusive. I highly, highly recommend staying here and will absolutely be coming back the next time I'm in Hamburg.

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Perfect location & perfect host

Guest: Family of 4 (Denmark)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

This apartment is perfectly placed near the centre and in easy distance to two U-bahn stations. The neighbourhoud is multicultural and quite colourfull. Easy to find good restaurants and take out. The host make you feel very welcome. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon - and he had even bought some breakfast for the following day. Very nice, since we did not realize that all shops are closed on Sundays.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

The perfect break

Guest: K57 (Monaco)
Date of Stay: 11/04/09 Review Submitted: 11/21/09

It's a spacious, cozy, quiet end very clean appartment. We were welcomed by Todd and he showed us the appartment, the one on the top floor. Everything is exactly as it is shown in the pictures. No disappointment there. The location is perfect. The train station is a six block walk and presto you are in the center of town. The S-bahn station is only two blocks away. And for dinner it is just an easy three block walk. I would recommend this place to everyone who is looking for a great stay and a home away from home.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Hamburg Hideaway

Guest: Ms. Ute (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

This apartment was EXACTLY as described. It was cute and comfy and convienient to everything. Close to the trains and restaurants and shops. It is a third floor walk up, over a store front. Todd (the owner) was GREAT! He met us there and walked us through the apartment to show us everything. He left us with a bottle of wine and fresh flowers in every room! Staying in the apartment made us feel as though we were locals. I would rent this again and would highly reccomend it to anyone going to Hamburg.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Ms. Ute (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 10/10/09 Review Submitted: 10/10/09

This is a GREAT place to stay when you visit Hamburg. It is like a home away from home. Everything is so close, the stores and cafe's and the public transportation. It is a great value and Todd is a perfect host. He kept in touch with us before our arrival and met us at the apartment. The accomodations were great, a perfect Eurpean apartment and it is exactly like the pictures. The fresh flowers were a perfect touch. Next time we visit Hamburg we will definitely stay here.

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Fabulous Apartment!

Guest: Wacky dogs (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

Our experience at the apartment was fantastic! The apartment was clean, nicely decorated, conveniently located, and had all the comforts of "home". Todd is absoutely wonderful and so helpful. We would recommend this apartment to our friends and family without hesitation.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Good Choice in Hamburg

Guest: D&G&M (Norway)
Date of Stay: 07/19/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

We stayed in the smaller of the two apartments, not the one pictured and it was very comfortable and well maintained. We liked Todd's attention to detail with the fresh coffee supplied and a bottle of wine which was well received after a long drive. Definitely recommend to others, there are also good restaurants nearby that can be reached by foot and the subway is also close by foot, we didn't have any need to even use our car at all.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest Review

Guest: Dave & Girls (Strathaven Scotland)
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/22/09

When we arrived at the Hamburg Hideaway we were made to feel so welcome by Todd. We had the top floor apartment and it was perfect. It was very comfortable, clean, modern, and a lot more spacious than we thought it was going to be. The personal touches like fresh flowers in the rooms made it feel quite homely. There really is no need to bring anything with you as towels, soap, cleaning materials etc are all provided. There are plenty of restaurants in the area and supermarkets at either end of the street. Our car was parked right outside the apartment (free parking) but we didn't have any use for it during our stay as everything was within walking distance for us. We would recommend to do the bus tour round Hamburg first as it is so informative. We also think "The Miniatur Wunderland" should not be missed but allow plenty of time to see it all as it's the biggest model railway in the world! After a busy sightseeing day it was nice to come back to the Hamburg Hideaway to relax. This was so much better than staying in a hotel and good value for money too.Todd lets you know he is available at anytime for you and is such a caring host. Cheers!

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