Vassiliki was a wonderful host, quick to respond and very helpful. I was looking to buy some simple Greek literature to read, and she had great recommendations for authors and a big bookstore not far away from the apartment. The views from this place are inspiring, and the neighbourhood, Exarchia, is vibrant and trendy. There are lots of little shops and cafés nearby, a cool community-run, non-commercial park a few blocks away. There's a really nice wine shop just a block away where you can try wines from all over Greece. The area is very "alternative" and hip. It's also a short walk to fancy-pants Kolonaki if you want to go to expensive restaurants and shops, and also quick walk to the city centre and the metro for quick access to everything in Athens.