This is a great apartment and very nicely decorated. Fairly comfortable furnishings as well. Loved having the kitchen to cook meals in and it is well equipped. Everything was pretty clean as well. Some information I wished I’d known before coming:
A major reason I chose this property is because it has a tub. I don’t have one at home and I was very much looking forward to having a bath! ( hauled my fancy bath salts with me and everything) On arriving I find the bathtub to be that of the size for a baby. I’ve never seen anything like this anywhere in the world-so tiny and not for an adult to use.
No face cloths. It took me a while to find any, so bring a few if you are used to having them.
The building is noisy and walls are very thin. Elevator slamming, people talking, parties occasionally, dogs barking (ugh those unseen barking dogs I do not miss!). The flat is located at the entrance of the building so you hear everyone coming and going and then the family next door through the walls. Expect lots of noise until at least 11 pm. I will say overnight I did not hear much except one night when there was a party above us.
The front door. Please read! There are no notes describing the importance of not keeping the keys in the lock (inside) the door before leaving. Evan gave me instructions apparently on check in but I believe something was missed (potentially I was exhausted for 20 + hours traveling and having this info in the manual or near the door would be a good idea) as I left extra set of keys in the lock and the other set I brought wouldn’t let us back in because of the other set being inside in the lock. I read the manual carefully and this is not noted. I believe there should be a sign of warning of this. I ended up paying 80 Euros to 2 different lock smiths. It was awful. I was blamed for not listening to Evan during check in so I suggest that important on going issues people have to be put in writing and if not, guests should take notes during check-in.
The beds are firm. I managed to double up a comforter and slept on that pretty well though. Good quality beds, just firm. High quality sheets which I appreciated. Pillows were very good as well.
Pay attention when he shows you how to use the blinds for living room windows. I think I zoned out a bit on the windows and door instructions because I have used both all my life and never had any problem using either ever! But there are things specific to this apartment that you need to know. I eventually figured out how to close them and then just kept them closed.
A/C units in each room work very well.
Turn left out of the front door of the flat and walk to the end of the street to a small market that has most everything you need and the clerks there are so nice and helpful. They helped me with so many things during my long stay in Athens. (There is a bigger mini-super to the right of the small market if you want a bigger selection but we mostly used the small market).
Our driver from the airport is Petros and his card is there inside the apt. He was absolutely amazing and took very good care of us throughout our stay. I can’t recommend him enough! What a gentleman and never overcharges. He will answer emails right away if you don’t have a working phone.
Taxis waiting for tourists in Plaka are going to basically rob you with their overpriced fares. Find out the real fares and know before you go. They will even change the meters. So be careful.
Overall we had an excellent time in Athens and if I return and choose to stay in Plaka I would stay here again.