My daughter and I traveled to Athens, Greece for the first time. I have decided a long time ago that the best experience in a foreign country is to live amongst the locals and experience their daily lives. This experience did not disappoint.
Maria was a very attentive host, starting her communication before we started our vacation. Our fight was delayed four hours and when we arrived to the apartment during a rain storm, she was waiting outside with an umbrella.
The apartment was very quaint and clean. It is in an apartment building in a residential neighborhood but we never once were disturbed by any of the residents of the building. The subway metro system is within walking distance (approximately 4-5 blocks) which we used daily. There are two grocery stores around the corner, coffee shops on the same block of the apartment and a church across the street. What I will say is that if you are expecting the apartment to be located in a gentrified type area, it is far from that. It is a humble, residential area where families and neighbors spend a lot of their free time outside, playing backgammon, playing in the church courtyard, drinking coffee (all day) and just hanging out.
All in all, the apartment was worth every penny and Maria was very gracious and welcoming. My only recommendation is to make sure you have an adapter for the electrical outlets, especially if you travel from the United States if you needs to charge cellphone, laptops, etc.