What we (two adults, two teenagers) liked about the apartment and our stay:
- The location provides easy access to the Plaka, the pedestrian path around the Acropolis and the Agora, a stop on the Metro with a couple of fun bars and cafes nearby, and is in a very pleasant residential area.
- The home is a stately neoclassical structure with good size rooms, high ceilings, tall windows (with shutters) that let in lots of light during the day, architecturally interesting details. Interesting original art and vibrant paint colors in the house.
- The living room was a very comfy and well-lit place for our family to relax.
- Katerina was a responsive host when we were booking the apartment, met us when we arrived, and walked us through the space. Additionally she had some holiday cookies, snacks, bread and jam and juice in the kitchen. She also allowed us to leave our suitcases in the foyer of the apartment on our check out day, so we could enjoy our last day in Athens.
- The rental price is very reasonable.
What could make the apartment even more attractive:
- Additional lighting in the hall and in the kitchen
- The double bed in the second bedroom is very squeaky, so my daughter tried to sleep in the living room since whenever she moved in the bed at night the noise would wake her up.
Both of these items are probably simple fixes which would improve a renter's experience staying at the apartment.
A few things to know before you rent:
- While in a very pleasant residential neighborhood, there is noise at night from cars and pedestrians (single pane windows).
- The heat for the apartment is controlled by the host in the upstairs apartment. Applies only to winter guests, and there is plenty of heat.
- The bed in the master bedroom is soft, so renters that like soft beds will be very pleased.
- The second bedroom does not have a door, just a curtain.
- There is not a dishwasher in the kitchen (description for the apartment is accurate).