Ria met us at the apartment. She welcomed us with a lovely smile, fresh lemonade from her own lemon trees from the countryside. Ria must know that travelers are tired and want to relax after long trips from different parts of the world because she made us feel comfortable and relaxed right away! She is a lovely lady with a wonderful personality. A very gracious hostess. The loft/apartment in the photos does not do it justice compared to being in it! It is more beautiful than the photos when you are there in person. The apartment is tastefully decorated and it has everything you need to make your stay a pleasant one. Ria has quite the collection of art and literature. Part of what Greece is about! The views of the city are wonderful. Normally, we don't use A/C but on this trip we needed it to beat the heat. It works well! The building is quiet and the neighborhood is too. Great for relaxing. I suggest you enjoy the apartment in the mornings and mid afternoon in the summer and go out into the city in the later afternoon and evening to beat the heat. The neighborhood is safe! There are police just at the corner and it seems they are there 24/7. The apartment is right next to the United States Embassy. It is an upscale area as well. We used the metro to get around and it was easy and not expensive. Most of the sites are just a few metro stops away. Thank you Ria for a most enjoyable stay and for making us feel very welcome in your spectacular venue! You've got the perfect place in Athens!