Homer & Isabella’s place was very cute and sufficient for a night’s stay in Athens. It’s not in a main tourist area, but a close walk to Plaka and the Acropolis, so a good compromise for people who want to be a bit off the beaten path and in a neighborhood that caters more to locals than it does to tourists.
The apartment was clean, bed comfortable, and had a nice living and dining room setup that unfortunately we didn’t have an opportunity to use but seemed very nice! The bathroom was the only place that posed some difficulties — it’s much smaller than it appears in photos and the bathtub is steeply slanted and very narrow which makes it difficult to stand in (I basically stood sideways the entire time so I could keep my balance, same for my partner).
The view from the apartment is beautiful - looks directly onto the hills. As a tip - if you have heavy luggage, hire a driver to get you to and from the apartment. They are at the top of a hill and managing big suitcases up and down that hill would have been next to impossible. We were so grateful that we had someone to drop us off at the building. There are 3 steep sets of winding staircases to get to the apartment (and from what I could tell, no elevator), so again, if you are traveling with a big bag, just make sure you are comfortable carrying it up several flights of stairs. Nothing that is Homer/Isabella’s fault, just as a note for people traveling who may have disability or tough time getting up stairs, this place may not be for you.
Where their apartment truly shines is in their hospitality and helpfulness. We met Homer and their two adorable dogs, they allowed us to keep our baggage at their store location 2 blocks away after check-in so we could explore before we had to head to the airport, they sent us messages to ensure we were comfortable and if there was anything else we needed, and arranged drivers to pick us up and drop us off that were helpful and personable and who we felt safe with.
Overall, a great stay, they just may want to consider updating the bathroom a bit to make it more comfortable but the apartment was a great place to spend a night, especially for the price.