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Well located studio apartment in a vibrant and trendy Kallio area. All services are nearby: shops, bars, coffee shops etc. City center is in a walking distance (2km) and public transportation works well in the area. Tram, subway and buses (also airport) are all very close. Apartment is well suited for longer stays. I have hosted several month periods and even three and nine months and guests have been very happy. The space This used to be my home for half a decade so it is furnished as a real home, not as a sterile rental place. I know the area pretty well so use my knowledge about Kallio and Helsinki. 4th floor gives a beautiful view to the school yard with lots of trees and bay window gives a view along the street. Window is facing west so it´s a sunset side. House was built 1934 so there is a charm of an old house. Ceiling is high and things are not sterile as in new buildings. Originally house was heated by burning coal, then by district heating, but today we are taking heat straight from the mother earth: geothermal heating. How cool and ecological is that. Layout of 25 m2 is designed very wisely so there is room for all necessary things including a washing machine, bar, desktop, leather armchair, audio system etc. My wife is professional painter and her work decorates the apartment. Spot lights pop up the beautiful colors of the paintings and lights give modern and light atmosphere. Lights help you to survive the dark winter period. Kitchen corner is fully equipped so you can prepare a breakfast and bigger meals as well. Coffee, tea and some basic spices and oil are provided. - Water kettle - Toaster - Bialetti moka pot (stove top coffee maker) - Ceramic coffee dripper - Blender - Rice cooker - Huge electric parilla - Small and large pot - Cast iron frying pan - Microwave oven - Induction stove (old stove in the photos) / oven (with grill function) Two persons can sleep in a double bed (120 cm) and I will bring additional matress (by request) for extra person or if two don´t want to sleep in the same bed. Bathroom is equipped with new (08/2021) washing machine with drying function. Old machine in the photos. There is a drying rack also. Neighbours are generally pretty quiet people, but tram operates on the street which can cause trouble to a very sensitive sleeper. However it stops after midnight. Some bar noise can occur on weekends when people are wandering on the streets, but it does not affect much when windows are closed. Guest access You have the whole studio apartment for yourself. You can store luggages at attic so they don't eat space in the apartment. Other things to note Checkin / checkout Basic rule is that checkin is at earliest 14:00 / 2pm and checkout at latest 12:00 / 12pm, but if previous guest is leaving early at morning or there is no one coming after you, you can come earlier and/or stay longer. Ask me if you need other times than 12:00 / 14:00 and let´s see what I can offer.