Ralou's apartment in Athens has everything a couple could need for a stay of a few days or as a long-term residence. It is spacious, fully equipped and nicely furnished. It is also ideally located for seeing Athens. It's less than five minutes walk to the Acropolis museum and the pedestrian boulevard that surrounds the Acropolis, and from which you can reach most of the major sites, and dozens of restaurants. It is also less than fifteen metres from a great bakery, and a small market. While there was some street noise in the front room, the bedroom overlooks the tiny private backyard, and was blissfully quiet.
I did not meet Ralou personally, but we communicated regularly by email. On my request, Ralou also arranged for a driver to pick us up at Athens airport. Our flight was delayed by an hour, but the driver was waiting for us when we arrived. As soon as we got to his car, he made a call, handed me his cell phone, and Ralou welcomed us to Athens. It is that kind of personal attention that makes this my favorite of all the nearly twenty vacation apartment rentals I have booked over the past five year. Thanks Ralou, it was a great way to start our trip!