When we arrived after a long travel day the first thing my husband said is "it makes it so worth it when the host is so nice!" Indeed, our host was a joy to see at the end of a long day. She was so passionate and loving towards her home, which had been in her family a long time but has been extensively updated in every detail. The house itself is absolutely beautiful. I lack the designing skill to describe all of the fashionable touches, but some of the things I did notice were the sculpted tray ceilings, and the faux exposed brick design upstairs, and so much neat artwork. The three floor layout was fun and allowed us nice privacy from my daughter. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could need, including spices and basics in the pantry. It was such a relief to be able to make a simple meal at home after a tiring day and jet lag. Also we were up at odd hours do to the time shift from the US, so it was super useful to have food on hand when everything was closed. The main bathroom has a shower larger than my own at home and has plenty of water pressure for a relaxing hot shower. There is 3 zones of climate control so everyone is comfortable. We already had fallen in love with the neighborhood on a previous trip, and just love being able to step out into the cobblestone alleyway and see the Parthenon lit up at night and choose from a large variety of little cafes and shops, or just walk a couple blocks to see massive ancient ruins. But what made this home a unique experience was the delightful host who made us feel like we left Greece with family in Plaka. Every day we looked forward to seeing her smiling face at the store she owns next door. I look forward to returning again one day.