The overall condition of the apartment was fantastic. It felt new, didn’t feel too lived in, and everything was in its rightful place. Christhani sent the self-check in instructions as promised and they were easy to follow.
The biggest advantage of this apartment? Location. You have TONS of shopping and dining options throughout that immediate area, all within walking distance. Ermou Street (think 5th Avenue) is right around the corner and both Syntagma Square and Monastiraki are just a stones throw away from the apartment. As for getting around the metro, it’s only a 5-10 minute walk away from the Syntagma Square station. The neighborhood is very safe at night, as many locals and tourists are still walking around at the late night hours. If ease of location is your biggest concern, this is the apartment for you.
While the condition and location of the apartment was great, there were some drawbacks. Firstly, the apartment looks much bigger in photos than in real life. This is definitely perfect for a solo traveler or couple, but definitely not for more than 2 people. Secondly, the bathroom shower/sink is not blocked off in its own separate room, but rather the shower is tucked in a corner with no door off the second halfway. If you’re a duo traveler and not a couple, you may need to consider that into advisement. Lastly, the water heater. I addressed the issue with Chrisithani, but the water heater for the shower needs to be charged for 20-30 minutes before use. Problem is that for the most part, the hot water only lasted for about 10 minutes after that long of a changing period so I’m hoping it’s a quick fix. Still, if you’re wanting to do a quick jump in the shower and only use hot water, it can be a time consuming inconvenience.
Lastly, I sent Christisanthi a message before arriving, but even while staying there, I never got a reply back.