Natalia’s AirB&B was immaculate, beautifully decorated and fully stocked with every amenity you could think of for a week-long stay in Athens. Don’t bother to bring shampoo, conditioner, or body wash, as the condo supplied these in abundance. There were more than enough towels, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, hand soap, and laundry detergent provided that we never had to request additional supplies.
Most of our communications were with Christina, who truly made us feel like we were Family during our stay in Athens - what a wonderful feeling to know we had someone like Christina watching out for us, as she was so responsive to any questions we had! Our arrival flight from Frankfurt (after a long flight from the West Coast of the US) put us into Athens shortly after 6 PM, and Christina met with my brother-in-law Magellan while the three others in our party went ahead to our spa appointment. One could not have asked for a more gracious and accommodating hostess; Christina went over and above all expectations to give Magellan a quick overview of the condo, and then she escorted him almost to the spa so he would not get lost.
The condo itself was literally our HOME away from home, and had every thoughtful amenity you could wish for: a huge basket filled with fresh fruit, snacks and pastries - even Easter chocolates to celebrate Holy Week! - an impressive kitchen fully stocked with cereal, oatmeal, jars of honey and jam, juice, wine, ouzo, milk, filtered water, and every accoutrement we needed to cook major meals (which we did during the latter part of our stay to enjoy the bounty of fresh food we bought at nearby markets and during our island trip to Aegina). The combination washer and dryer came in incredibly handy for doing our laundry at night, and we loved unwinding in the late evenings by watching Netflix on the big screen TV in the living room that got amazing natural light during the day.
The wraparound balcony (accessible from the TV/living room and all bedrooms) was perfect for experiencing the fireworks and midnight candlelight procession of Easter while I greeted passers-by with “Christos Anesti!”, as well as our enjoyment of steaming cups of Natalia’s Nespresso coffee in the mornings while watching the neighborhood awaken.
Christina’s communication with us was absolutely perfect - quick response times and so friendly, we felt confident we had someone on our side in case of any emergencies. Christina even arranged for our transportation to and from the airport, and given that we had to be at the airport on Easter Sunday at 4:30 AM, her efforts on our behalf made any traveling stress fall to zero.
The location of the condo was all we could wish for - in just a handful of minutes of walking, you can access all major neighborhoods, and a small market, delicious eateries, and pharmacy are conveniently located nearby. Christina even provided a laminated map on the kitchen table with helpful recommendations on where to eat, things to do, and emergency information in case we needed to buy or access anything during our trip.
We literally could not have asked for a more home-like environment or a more perfect host than Christina for our first - but hopefully not last - trip to Athens. I would give this five MILLION stars if I could! Thank you, Christina and Natalia! We hope we can stay with you again the next time we are in Athens!