This review will cover both what we loved about Mike's apartment and what you should know before you book.
/ THE GOOD
The location — we were able to walk to everything we wanted to see, and having so many delicious dining options right at the door was great!
The taxi rides — we were picked up at the airport by Manos, who gave us a great history and overview of Athens, and we were taken to the ferry port by Christos, who was kind and funny.
The tour — Mike's friend Vasilis met us on arrival, helped us with our bags, and took us on a quick walking tour of the neighborhood. It was a lovely welcome and a great way to get our bearings.
The communication — Mike was always quick to respond with answers to any questions we had.
The wifi — I had a few calls to do for work, and we had no issue with connectivity at any time.
/ THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
The bathroom is really small. I mean REALLY small. Like, your knees may well touch the wall when you're on the toilet small. Also, there are no hooks, hangers, or racks, so you'll need to be creative with what you do with your towels.
Coffee is provided, but tea is not. So if you'd like a cup of tea, you'll need to bring your own.
Laundry is available in the building, and the machine has a dry cycle. However, if you prefer to air dry your clothes, there is not a rack available.
There is no guidebook whatsoever, so make sure you take notes while you're on your neighborhood tour!
The place is a little loud. Church bells start around 7, and very loud construction spun up next door soon thereafter. While you're on a relatively quiet street, you're still in a relatively loud area, so I'd highly recommend earplugs if you're a light sleeper or fighting jet lag.