This is the first Airbnb Plus we have ever stayed in and it did not disappoint. The entire place looks like it was expertly designed and it’s one of the cleanest rentals I’ve ever stayed in. There’s was clearly a lot of thought put into the entire Airbnb experience. Too many Airbnb rentals are designed to simply be adequate place to sleep, spending as little money as possible on amenities like furniture electronics, cookware or bedding. Not Emmanuela! The couch, bed, table, Cookeware… everything is high quality. Maybe the most surprising thing was that she spent extra on things like a really high quality big screen Smart TV with free cable and even a Bose Soundlink portable Bluetooth speaker! I have a lot of experience with Airbnb and I can tell you very few hosts are willing to spend money on entertainment like that. It was awesome being able to watch TV, listen to music and relax at night after walking around the city all day and in the morning to while having breakfast. Starting the day with some great music as we eat breakfast and get ready to go out should be something that every Airbnb Host can provide… but most hosts don’t feel that’s something they should spend on. There’s also small details, like a books about the history of Athens and a wall keypad that controlled an alarm system, the temperature and the lighting. By the way, the lighting here is fantastic and really add to the look and feel of the apartment. The expertly designed lighting is just another example of the kind of attention to detail Emmanuela put into the space.
Also worth noting that the location is very good, there’s plenty of places you can walk to and it’s easy to get anywhere around the center of the city no matter your mode of transportation. The area felt really safe and everybody we encountered in the area were super friendly and helpful. Emmanuela was an excellent host. Making sure we got in safely, emailing me a list of great recommendations. She was clearly willing to go above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience while staying in Athens. As an Airbnb host myself, I know it’s really hard to earn the Airbnb Plus title, and Emmanuela definitely earned it. The value of this Airbnb was super high, honestly I think she should be charging a lot more!