We spent to two happy weeks based in the apartment, which is part of an old house in the delightful and peaceful 'village' of Anafiotika on the North-East slope of the Acropolis. The aparment really is in the shadow of the Acropolis in the late afternoon, but is in bright sun in the morning and breakfast-time is perfect sitting on the terrace overlooking the Plaka and looking out to Lycabetus Hill in the North. The apartment has recently been throughly modernised and is pristine and welcoming. Perfect for a couple with 2 kids, maybe a slight squeeze for 4 adults (but we managed). You can walk to all of the classical sites of Athens and anywhere in the Plaka in 5 to 20 minutes (the new and fabulous Acropolis Museum is at the end of the street).

Rania, her mother (who lives downstairs) and Spiros (the neighour and taxi driver) are very helpful and welcoming. Getting Spiros to pick you up from the Airport is a good idea (although the apartment is very close to the Acropolis Metro stop, it's uphill all the way). Spiros' rates are fair and his advise on dealing with modern Athens, recommendations for places to visit and where to eat all turned out to be very sound.