Mike was an incredible host, probably the best I've had! A few days before we were scheduled to arrive, he messaged us to ask about our arrival plans. We were arriving from the airport and Mike responded to us with instructions on how to get to the city and where exactly to meet him. He met us personally at the metro station in Athens, and walked us to the apartment. The unit was still being cleaned when we arrived, but he allowed us to leave our bags there until it was ready.

Beyond all that help, he walked us around the neighborhood for about 15-20 minutes explaining to us the local landmarks and streets to help us get oriented to the city. It was extremely useful because those landmarks helped us find our way back to the apartment later. Mike also gave us some recommendations on his personal favorite restaurants in the area as a local. The entire neighborhood was really nice, there were lots of small cafes and restaurants filled with locals. It was only minutes from the most touristy parts of Monastiraki, but just far enough that it was out of the way from the busiest streets.

The apartment itself was exactly as advertised in the listing. Not huge but definitely spacious enough to live comfortably. It was perfect for my girlfriend and me. A third person would have had to sleep on the couch. Beyond that the apartment was clean, tidy, and very cosy. Our only regret was that we could not stay there longer. We only stayed for one night, but would have felt comfortable staying much longer. Highly recommend for any visitor to Athens!