We had a fantastic time at Rich’s lovely apartment in the center of Athens. There were 4 of us – 2 adults and 2 teenagers – so having 3 separate bedrooms was very much appreciated by everyone, as was of course the high-speed Wi-Fi. The private parking spot was also a huge benefit, given what driving and parking around Athens is like. We enjoyed many a pleasant drink on the lovely terrace overlooking the quiet neighborhood alley.
There are a whole host of restaurants, taverns and coffee shops within minutes of walking from the apartment. We particularly enjoyed “A Little Taste of Home” – a fabulous Greek/Turkish restaurant just up the street. We walked everywhere from the apartment – the Acropolis, Parthenon and Ancient Agora are just a 25-minute leisurely walk away. There’s a subway stop 5 minutes from the apartment, and just for the heck of it, we took it (1 stop) to Monastiraki (flee market) – it’s the cleanest and most spacious subway we’ve ever experienced!
Rich could not have been more organized, diligent, responsive and accommodating. He communicated with us from the moment we booked, gave us copious instructions and local recommendations a few days before our arrival, and stayed in touch throughout our stay. The apartment was clean, tidy and everything was in shipshape. Rich had fruit, snacks and beverages (both soft and alcoholic) waiting for us in the fridge. He was more than happy to let us keep our car in his private spot and to have our bags stored in his basement storage after our checkout time to allow us to do some more sightseeing on our last day.
All in all, we enjoyed this cute apartment and neighborhood very much, were very impressed with Rich as a host, and would recommend both highly and wholeheartedly.