Dora is an amazing host. Upon arrival, she met us at the house to show us around, and stayed for more than half an hour making sure we had all our questions answered. Even though we requested the rental on a half-day's notice, she not only got the house ready, but went through the extra trouble of baking us a cake and stocking the kitchen with fresh fruit and homemade jams. She even provided a SIM card that you can preload with minutes to make local calls. The house is more on the "homey" side (this is not the "luxury" apartment you might find on the upper side of the Plaka, and is in the non-gentrified Victoria area), but for the price and for what were using it for - a budget-friendly landing base where we could get a GOOD night's rest before heading out to our next adventure - it was PERFECT. It is about a 3-5 minute walk to the metro station and all the major sites are within just a few stops. Its worth noting too that the internet connection was among the strongest we experienced on our trip: a true plus, after some very frustrating experiences. On our last night, Dora and her son Hurkules stopped by to say goodbye and even brought with them gifts: scarves for my aunts and handmade jewelry for the rest of us, along with a delicious traditional Greek pie. Both Dora and Hurk are such kind, generous people truly embodying the spirit of the Greek people. We can't thank them enough for being such wonderful hosts!