What a hidden gem in the middle of Athens!! Athina was so warm and welcoming when we met her and she gave us excellent tips on where to go, how best to get around, and what to see! Her place is so cute and stylishly decorated (we especially loved the balcony - the perfect place to enjoy a quiet bottle of wine after a day full of sightseeing!). There were plenty of goodies in the kitchen to tide us over until meals, plus pretty much anything else you could think of (long live the corkscrew!). As my friend and I switched off on sleeping arrangements, I can fully testify that both the bed and the sleeper couch are wonderfully comfy. The shower is a bit tricky to navigate if you're not used to a hand-held "wired" showerhead - if you need two hands to wash your hair like I do, it's possible to prop the showerhead against the shampoo bottles so you can shower hands-free, but it takes some wrangling/knotting of the shower cord to do so. Just know it IS possible (but make sure to get the shower curtain fully closed so you don't get water everywhere).
Importantly: you can do LAUNDRY here! What a godsend after ~10 days on the road!! (We were starting to smell quite a bit.) There is a washing machine, detergent, and fabric softener available for use which was a much appreciated touch. Again - wonderful hospitality here! Also of note: the neighborhood surrounding Athina's place is awesome - she recommended some great spots for food, which proved to be fabulous. We were so happy here! We'll absolutely return on our next foray through Athens. Ευχαριστώ Athina!