5 stars because this loft is AMAZING! It far exceeded our expectations and the pictures really do not do this loft justice! It's incredibly spacious and as 2 families, there was so much room to be together but also so much space if you wanted privacy. The upper deck area is great and the view is absolutely terrific. The rooms were great and nicely decorated, beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean. The living space on the 2nd floor is incredibly spacious and the kitchen very nice. We were able to use the washing machine as well, which was great! The kitchen was well stocked, WiFi worked great (something we usually worry about because some of us had work to do online) and having air conditioning was amazing. James was only a phone call away and very helpful!

The location of the apartment is fantastic. We were able to walk to the Agora/Acropolis/Panathenaic Stadium/Syntagma Square/Mt. Lycabettus although we did opt for taxis to get to the mountain since it was a tad bit further away. Ermou street is always crowded and there was always things going on but for the most part the apartment was very quiet. It was nice being able to walk around at night and have a drink at one of the many restaurants around and being able to buy small souvenirs and trinkets too.

The only thing is that on this listing they said they would meet us at the metro station and walk with us to the apartment, but instead they told us to meet at the apartment. It's not that big of a deal since they gave us directions, but somehow both families got lost. We were a little bit frazzled, arriving onto the crowded Ermou street and we ended up walking 20 minutes in the wrong direction. It was totally our fault, but it would have been nice to have been led the short distance to the apartment instead of navigating the cobble-y roads with our suitcases and bags. Also, there is no elevator & it is a 3 story stair climb. Also nothing in their control, but it was definitely a workout carting 3 large suitcases up those steps!

All in all, the apartment itself is fantastic, you will want for nothing & the location is unbeatable. If you're thinking of a place to stay in Athens, this is it!!