We were met by the host's mother who was most welcoming and showed us round the apartment which had everything one needs for a short stay in Athens. There was a supermarket on the road below as well as a selection of other handy shops. We ended up walking all the way to the Acropolis which was 45 mins on foot which I would recommend as you get to see the rest of the city on the way. The apartment was spotlessly clean and the balcony looked out over the city. They had even left us some food and wine which was lovely although since wee were there just for a night we didn't have time to use.