We did not meet Despoina but we met her husband and he was a very nice host. He showed us around the apartment and gave us some suggestions for places to visit. The apartment is in an ideal location if you are looking to tour Athens and it's sites. We were there for only one night but found we could travel anywhere we needed to go by foot. The garden area is very beautiful and peaceful and we enjoyed the quiet in a busy neighborhood. The only thing I would say is that the bed was too firm for us, but that is a personal preference.