Chris consistently went above and beyond as a host. He was instantly responsive to suggestions, repairs needed and requests for help. With anything I requested from a desk to a way to keep the mosquitoes out, Chris was there within 24 hours with a solution.
He suggested some great places for weekend trips, including Lake Vouliagmenis, which I would strongly recommend and even donated some clothes to some of the families I was working with during my time in Athens.
The house is bright and in a safe (though not very touristy) neighborhood that is an easy metro ride to anywhere in Athens.
A couple of notes:
-Possibly just because of the recent renovations but the house gets dusty very quickly. I found myself sweeping at least once a day and still battling the dust at times.
-The ceiling above the bed is quite low. It is a nice and sturdy lofted bed that adds a significant amount of space to the apartment and is great if you like to sleep in tight spaces. Be aware that if you are taller than 5''0, you will most likely not be able to sit up straight on the bed. This wasn't a problem for me, but might bother others. There is also a nice (and very comfortable) pull out couch down below that might be more suitable for some.
-Be cautious in interactions with the cleaner in the building. I started out saying good morning and this seems to have been misinterpreted and resulted in some verbally aggressive attempts to come over to the apartment. While I hate to say this, I would suggest keeping distance to avoid similar situations.