We had a great experience staying here. Mariana and her partner went above and beyond to welcome us, meeting us at the bus station and driving us to the apartment, and then showing us around the neighbourhood a little, even though it was late. I'm not used to having an airbnb host who lives off-site be so helpful and gracious.

The location in Plaka is ideal, as you are just a short stroll from the parthenon and major shopping streets, and a one-minute walk from several good places to eat (we loved the cod at Saita just around the corner! You should eat this!). We only had a day so wanted to be right in the centre of things, and this was ideal.

The apartment was very clean and well-supplied. The bed was notably more comfortable (softer) than most we encountered in Greece, and there was lots of closet space, a well-stocked kitchen, a proper table and an excellent shower. We thought it was great value, and certainly more than enough room for a couple. The place was super convenient for a short stay, but given the quality of the apartment think it would be a great choice for a longer stay in Athens. Given the availability of a pull-out sofa, I think a family with two kids could stay here very comfortably for a few days.

Mariana was super responsive and helpful during our stay. She sent us a bus schedule and advised us on how to get to the airport when it was time to leave. The one time we had a minor issue (someone was knocking incessantly on the windows and ringing the doorbell and we were weirded out by it) we texted her about it and she drove over within ten minutes to help us sort it out. It turned out to be just some neighbour's charming kids who'd locked themselves out of the building, so we felt a bit sheepish, but Mariana was really nice about the whole thing. (Also this was a super-random occurrence, and you almost certainly won't have people knocking on your windows! I'm only sharing the story here because it shows how responsive and kind Mariana would be if you did have a real issue).

Overall, we highly recommend this apartment, and Mariana as a host.