This is the absolute BEST experience you could possibly have with AirBnB. Marianne is categorised as a "super host", but we would categorise her as a "super-super-duper-duper host"! I cannot express how grateful we are to have had the pleasure of staying at her penthouse duplex apartment with the most wonderful terrace from where you can gaze at the acropolis all day, every day and marvel at the history. And it's just a short walk too - about 15 minutes and you are at the entrance. The neighbourhood is vibrant with fun, inexpensive and lively restaurants and bars all within a few steps from the flat, and just 30 mins walking has you in Kolonaki for the serious shops - and Ermou for the busy high street names. It was amazing to have a rooftop pool to ourselves to cool off during the hottest times of the day. Marianne has a little black book to die for and was very happy to make suggestions when we asked for help. We used her recommended transfer company Alpha, for airport transfers and excursions to Sounion in the South and a half day local tour of the main sites in Athens, all guided of course by Kelly, another recommendation from Marianne. The apartment was clean, tidy and well cared for. A cleaner came half way through the week and changed the bedding and towels which was a nice touch and something which is not offered by everyone. There was a nice bottle of cold wine and lovely bowls of fruit waiting for us on our arrival and she even gave us a sweet gift on departure. Nothing was too much trouble for our host and we would, all six of us, recommend Marianne wholeheartedly to anyone thinking of a sojourn in Athens. The little things matter, and nothing was missed. THANK YOU MARIANNE!