We've stayed in a number of Air BnBs, and this is the best of them! We have already recommended it to our friends for their future trips.
The pictures are true to what the villa offers. It's lovely and charming, and the location cannot be beat!Truly so close to the Acropolis; it's magical to look out from our windows at the walls and so convenient to walk up to the entrance early in the morning to beat the crowds.
This rental is at the top of the Plaka neighborhood — convenient to many cafes and shops but above the crowds and bustle that congest the lower parts of the neighborhood. Every evening we retreated to the back patio and could hear music and performances from various parts of the city, but were above it all (and once we closed the doors, did not hear any outside noises when it was time for bed).
The interior is nicely appointed and we appreciated the full kitchen and two bathrooms. If we had traveled with more people than just the two of us, the fold-out beds downstairs would have been very handy. As it was, we enjoyed the very comfortable master bedroom with plenty of light and a very comfortable bed and pillows.
The best thing of all about this rental was the outdoor space. In searching for a place to stay in Athens I was hoping to find someplace with a terrace or balcony or patio — this has four!! There are two small balconies, one off the front and one off the back, with just enough room for two chairs and a small table on each, perfect for sipping your morning coffee. There is also the amazing front courtyard, which has ruins beneath the thick glass floor (tourists will frequently stop to look over the fence in amazement). But the best of all is the large back terrace off the bedroom, with its amazing view of the city, nice couches, jacuzzi tub and shower. This was our favorite place to enjoy the evenings.
For Americans, you should bear in mind that this is Europe and everything may be a bit smaller than you're used to. If you don't mind ducking your head to get through the patio door and can appreciate the charm of making the most of a sometimes limited space (as is true everywhere in Europe), you will love this rental as much as we did!
The host was incredibly responsive to our requests and inquiries, always responding quickly, and sending many recommendations in advance for things to do and see and places to eat. He provided great information on the various transportation options from the airport and even arranged a taxi for us in advance (more convenient and a little cheaper than it would have been for us to do ourselves). There was even a bit of coffee in the kitchen, a bottle of cold water in the fridge, and a gift of wine awaiting our arrival. It couldn't have been nicer!