I am not sure there are words to describe how awesome of a host and more importantly person Esi is. You MUST stay here!

I arrived very sick with food poisoning (from Egypt not Greece), and Esi was full of concern, asked show she could help, what I needed, told me where pharmacies are (every block!). She oriented me immediately to the neighborhood and to Athens by pointing things out on the map, explaining the metro and trams lines, etc.

The AC hadn't been used since Winter, so she had to have a repair guy come out to check it. She stayed with him in the place for multiple hours so that I would feel very comfortable being there with a stranger. She left only to bring me back medicine for my sickness! She wouldn't even let me pay. She read the instructions and explained it all to me as it was in Greek!

Esi is beyond responsive, always available for direct questions regarding my stay as well as Athens. I got lost once, and she helped me find the bus station. She messaged me to check in on my sickness multiple times. As far as a host goes, I've never had better and I am SO thankful for her attentiveness.

The house is fantastic! Great location, walking distance to Syntagma station (about 10 mins) which is the city center and has bus, tram, taxi connections to anywhere you want to go. Parthenon, Acropolis, etc all within walking distance 15-20 mins walking. Taxi from airport was $40, but you can connect via train to Syntagma. Great cafe just around the corner where I got coffee and snacks multiple days. Clean apartment, very roomy, excellent lighting, and very secure - multiple locked doors to entry. Great balcony to sit outside as well. Grocery store one block away.

Even though I was sick for most of my Athens stay, Esi made it as good as it could be! I was still able to see all the sites, and it ended up being a good experience. HIGHLY recommend Esi and her space!

THANK YOU! Southern Texas hospitality in Athens! xoxo!