The Athenian home really was the ideal place to be to see the a different side to Athens than the polished areas around the Acropolis. The apartment was clean and well stocked with all the cutlery and crockery you need to spend a quiet evening in before diving back into tourist mode. The Wi-Fi was fast so I kept up with all my work.
There is a washing machine in the apartment which after several days of travel was a godsend. The settings are in Greek but my phone translated it well enough.
In terms of location: the apartment is not within walking distance of the acropolis but it is very close to public transport which is easy to use (and there are people to help everywhere). I read a review saying that a family didn’t feel safe walking around the neighbourhood and that was not my experience at all. I arrived quite late, walked down the road and visited a bakery, a green grocer, a mini-market and a really nice cheese place. The next day I left the apartment at 07h00 and walked to Attiki station and then back after a very long day in Athens at 23h00. I felt safe but still cautious as a tourist should be.
When I had to leave the apartment at 5am and not later as I had anticipated, Antonis answered his phone and kindly explained to me how to leave the keys safely away.
The distance is worth it, if you are like me and would rather return to a relaxing home than a tiny youth hostel for the same money (the train to the Acropolis is only €1.50 so it’s not a factor). Excellent value for money and I would stay there again.