Description The Encyclopedia: Berlin

As a family home with a capital F, The Encyclopedia is full of personality and charm. We love the well-preserved Altbau exteriors, the high ceilings and the luminous windows – all of which make for a beautiful backdrop to the well-curated curios and souvenirs from all over the world. This two-bedroom home is classically understated with stylish combinations of things like a Buddha statue, a vintage piano and an Arco lamp. It’s also in a great area, especially if you’re looking to explore everything that historic Schöneberg has to offer.

Home truths:
* This is a lived-in home – expect to share the space with some of the host’s belongings like toys and clothes
* There’s currently no home manual, so you may have to ask for help on how to use the appliances
* Bedroom two is clearly designed for children aged between 6 and 9
* Guests 5, 6, 7 and 8 would be on sofa beds in the living room
* Some of the toys are off limits to guests
* There’s a beer garden in the same building – it might get noisy at night