Tania and Antonis epitomise what Airbnb is supposed to be about: Wonderful hosts proud to share their beautiful home and take the time - with an abundance of patience and generosity ! - to introduce you to it. I've had great Airbnb experiences but Tania and Antonis just blew me away with their warmth, authenticity and kindness.
The location is brilliant (more to come) but it was the reviews that just totally won me over - and they so didn't disappoint. They are genuinely interested in how to help you have a great stay beyond your physical environs.
I cannot wait to return (in 2020!) to relive these beautiful Athens memories and take you both out to dinner this time!
(The location is amazing - next door are the stairs to the Hill of the Muses - part of a most magnificent park you need to take the time to explore and use to avoid the tourist buses to be to the Acropolis ( 5 mins walk) a few steps in the other direction and turn left and you see the arches of the ancient Odeon where it's a must to get tickets (v cheap) to see a concert. I had been in keen to stay in the Plaka but I am so glad that I didn't. Here you have great restaurants a few steps away and proximity without hordes of tourists and you can pretend you are an Athenian for a few days, it is very peaceful, you are in the thick of it without being in the melee ! Also if you have some time you can check the queues at the major sights and come back when it's quieter which is what I did - helps with the research and experience. Just past the Acropolis is a wonderful weekend night market and open air cinema and if you walk further you can visit the other surrounding suburbs - check out Athens hosts - local volunteers that take you to interesting parts) .
Years ago I felt I left my heart in Jerusalem, now it is Athens ! Thx you both so much for such a beautiful experience and see you in 2020!