The penthouse was clean and the hosts were easily reachable and helpful in every way. I actually ended up communicating with them a lot more than any other host as I was arriving on a Sunday preceding Labor Day when everything was possibly going to be closed.
The space is small but really enough for a family of 4. It’s tastefully done and there’s most of what you might need in the kitchenette for a holiday stay. There are two comfortable double beds and a comfy pullout couch as well, with extra bedding. The views from the two floors and terraces are unfortunately of a very ugly building, while the roof view is incredible! You can see the acropolis and the Lycabettus hill from it. There is a nice table and chairs for that glass of wine or a meal up there. The only issue is that the outdoor stairs that lead up to it are pretty steep and a bit scary if you are traveling with kids or actually anyone with a fear of heights.
The things that they could not control but that were problematic during our stay included loud gatherings on the other apartment balconies and outdoor party noise from a nearby bar. We were there during the eve of Labor Day which fell on a Sunday (read long weekend) and it was loud the entire night literally. Also worth mentioning is that the elevator movement can be heard inside the apartment clearly … you do get used to it and it’s not constant, but it’s definitely audible.