Staying with Theo is an example of AirBnB at its best: Not only did we have a great little apartment to base ourselves in for our stay in Athens, but we also got to benefit from a local's passion and knowledge of the city and make a new friend. Theo is one of the best hosts we have had and would be reason enough to book this place. Check-in was easy to coordinate & Theo actually gave us a little walking tour of the neighborhood right afterwards so we knew where everything was (and all the best places to eat in the area). During our stay, if we had any questions or issues, Theo was alway super quick to respond. The first few days of our stay, the internet was unreliable but as soon as we let Theo know, he upgraded the service and it was perfect for the rest of our stay (good enough to work & stream stuff).
The apartment itself is on the ground floor, which means it can sometimes be a little dark, but it is cozy and comfortable. Also, despite being so close to restaurants and how noisy Athens can be, our street was always quiet at night. Having access to a washing machine was also great. The kitchen was surprisingly well stocked for an AirBnB, and while we didn't cook much, it outfitted well enough to facilitate making simple/basic meals (note: there isn't a proper oven or stove, but there is a larger toaster oven with 2 burners on top that can be used for preparing hot meals).
We enjoyed the neighborhood and also found the location pretty good for visiting the main tourist sites. The apartment is steps away from the Olympic stadium (where Theo also showed us a killer sunset spot) and about a 15 min walk (through the National Garden) from Syntagma Square (and the closest metro). The Pangrati neighborhood where the apartment is located felt very safe and laidback, but also quite hip & trendy (and not very touristy).
Overall, we're so glad we booked Theo's AirBnB and would definitely stay here again on future trips to Athens and recommend it to anyone looking for a more local way of experiencing the city. Thanks so much, Theo; we hope to see you again!