The moment I stepped out of the Acropolis Metro and saw Maria's apartment positioned steps away, above the Makrygianni pedestrian street lined with inviting coffee shops, I knew I made the right choice! Not to mention, there could not have been an easier commute to/from the airport - exactly 1 hour on the Metro, and a smiling and welcoming Maria waiting for you upon arrival!

Starting my trip off as a solo woman traveler, I felt extremely safe in the area and particularly in Maria's home. The location is absolutely ideal and everything is walkable - I did all my site-seeing without a single ride on the metro or in a cab - which is wonderful! The local food and sites are all you need to experience the heart of Athens, and I loved how the apartment location is a little less touristy on Maria's street, as it is set apart from the Plaka but within a walkable distance. Maria set up the house with kitchen and food essentials, which allowed me to start every day making my own breakfast and relaxing on the balcony, sipping tea and peering at the Parthenon and directly at the artifacts in the top level of the Acropolis Museum!

Once my traveling buddy got there, she and I spent ample time relaxing in the cozy living room of the apartment, re-grouping after the day's adventure with the balcony doors wide open to enjoy the fresh air. One day, I had to work and do my Skype teaching from Maria's, and the little "foyer" of the apartment made for the perfect office - the WiFi was perfect!

I can not wait to return to Athens and stay at Maria's again one day in the near future. It is clean, cozy, functional, safe, and fun. All the reviews are spot on and she deserves the title of "Super Host"!