I initially booked a 10 days holiday with Elektra in a property in Nea Makri which looked ideally suited to our family's needs, but unfortunately the terrible fires which have occured this July (2018) have made it impossible for us to go there. We booked alternative accommodation in a different part of Greece for a week and Elektra was very helpful and suggested we could spend a few days in her property in Athens. It was a very good decision, her place is really large, beautiful and stylish (marble floors, air conditioning in every room), the welcome has been very warm and helpful (lots of local tips and practical suggestions, coffee, cool water, bread and bananas for the children) and the location was perfect. A genuinely Greek area of Athens (so not too busy and with good quality and inexpensive little coffee shops and restaurants), a 10 min drive from the centre (€5-6 in a cab to downtown) and a private and secure garage space. The view from the large terrace was outstanding, especially in the evening, we all liked going back to the apartment in the evening, after a tiring day walking the museums and ancient monuments. We will definitely be back, in the cooler season, to experience some more of this fantastic city which is Athens.