We cannot say enough about our stay with Rio & his wife Maria. The apartment was gorgeous- hand crafted out of wood by Rio himself and even nicer than the pictures, which don't quite show it's coziness and great decorations. While it was perfect in winter-We loved snuggling up in the loft, or down on the couch by the fire in the potbelly stove- the air conditioner by the bed upstairs would make it great for summer as well. They were such thoughtful hosts, having sugar, coffee, S&P, tea, soap, fast wifi (we were able to stream an american football game...it was thanksgiving after all) etc. ready to go. It's ideal for a couple.

The location was perfect for travelers like us who like to be able to walk to all the museums and sites, but don't want to be in the tourist zones. You're in an amazing greek neighborhood that is safe but also has a rich culture to it. We fell in love with the little greek taverna down the street. The owner took us to the kitchen and showed us all the different food, we couldn't decide so we just asked him to bring whatever he thought best- the dishes just kept coming. Also, a fantastic local joint called Calibri is next door to the taverna that serves three things only and three things well; Pizza, hamburgers, and salads.

Finally, Rio and Maria were just so warm, so kind. Thank you both so much for your generous hospitality, we can't wait to return to Athens!