Where do I start? The neighborhood first. Thiseion is one of the last areas of Athens to preserve a real, neighborhood intimacy, as authentic as it gets, just enough gentrified to have cool bars, cafés and excellent restaurants, while still keeping a "barrio" feel. On thing that adds to that is that it might have (other than the Plaka itself) the largest percentage of pre-war architecture of any neighborhood in Athens, and charm of its neaoclasical (and well-maintained) houses in brilliant colors that shine in the Athenian light is a big draw. Plus, of course, that every time you turn a corner, you see a new breathtaking view of the Acropolis.
The apartment: it's so intelligently furnished and designed that it add to its spaciousness. The living room is super-comfortable, with TV and a perfect laptop desk. The kitchen is unusually large. The bedroom quiet, in which I found a wonderful mattress and luxurious linens. All done in shades of grey and beige and pale pink that make for a real, relaxing space. With airconditioning/heating units in every room. The whole place has the sense of a comfortable home whose owners take real, personal pride in -- and furnished carefully, without just checking off an Ikea list. And the apartment building itself is intimate and well-maintained.
Dimitri and Elli have user manuals in bathroom for all appliances in the house. AND they've put together what must have taken quite some work and effort: a print-out with the best bars, restaurants, coffee shops, markets, bakeries and anything else you want to visit. They'll give you a run down of the essentials in person as well when you check-in, which was super easy and efficient.
They were also readily available to contact. Any inquiry I had about anything was answered promptly by text or email.
And of course, location...not just near, but right smack in the center of all the most important archaeological sites and museums in Athens.
One of my nicest Airbnb experiences. Don't miss out on it.