My husband and I stayed at Francis' home in Athens on the last day of our vacation - the location is perfect, it's right in the center and walking distance from major historical spots in Athens (15-20 mins walking distance from the Acropolis and 10 minute walk from syntagma square). It's also flanked by great shops, bars and restaurants and other amenities. Specifically speaking about the apartment, it is modern, comfortable and built as a large studio. It was kept very clean and professionally maintained - they make you feel as though you are in a hotel with all the basic amenities - towels, tea kettle,
Toaster, coffee machine, washer/dryer, fridge, AC etc. The bathroom is on the smaller side but has a nice shower area. The apartment building has an elevator so there's no problem taking luggage upstairs to his apartment. There's no doorman/concierge in the building and I'm not even sure if that's common in Athens (as is the case for New York City for instance). In terms of safety, we felt perfectly safe given the neighborhood. Overall, I'd recommend this option to anyone looking to spend some time in Athens and isn't too bothered by the lack of a fancy concierge/hotel style living. You might find the spacious apartment a good breather! We were glad to have that much space after all the cramped hotels we'd been in around Europe.
Again, I'll repeat, Francis runs this very professionally with his colleagues - ensuring that you have someone to check you in, guide you through the apartment. They've also provided useful recommendations for cans, places to visit etc - a great experience overall!