My wife and I had a great stay at Maria's place in Athens. The location was perfect, being just outside of Syntagma Square, and near many great restaurants. The surrounding area wasn't loud at all at night, despite the nearby late-night hotspots.
Maria was a great host as well, and we cannot thank her enough. She was very quick to respond to messages and in coordinating the check-in and check-out processes. In the apartment was a booklet of sightseeing and restaurant tips, which helped us out a lot. We went to a few of the places in the book, and they didn't disappoint! Another pleasant surprise in the apartment was OJ and a Mythos beer in the fridge, and some cookies on the counter for us upon arrival! There was also coffee and tea in the cabinet, which was great for the mornings.
The apartment was clean, super spacious, and very well decorated. The AC and hot water worked great and were easy to use. The balcony was huge, private, and great for morning coffee. The bathroom was also very nice and clean, and the shower worked well.
This place was a great find and we would go back in a heartbeat if we ever find ourselves in Athens again!