Firstly if you have anything else in your favourites for Athens just delete them and choose Maria's amazing courtyard apartment.
Here's why! Maria is a fantastic host, warm, friendly, communicative and incredibly helpful. We had no issues getting to Maria's apartment thanks to her fantastic pre trip advice and once we arrived she met us right off the subway, fantastic!
Her apartment is exactly as advertised, bright, spacious, clean and homely with all the mod cons needed to make yourself feel at home. Special mention for the fairly fast internet connection. Always a plus!
The apartment is perfectly located in an old Athenian neighbourhood with great restaurants, bars and cafes (including Maria and her husbands own Mint which is well worth a visit).
The apartment is within 30 minute walk of the Acropolis, museums, Plaka and most of what we wanted to see in Athens.
Special mention for Mint though, we popped down the night before leaving and had two amazing cocktails, the Mojito is yum! Good for a late night post dinner drink or an early beer and bite to eat.
All in all, Maria was a great host, we loved every minute in the apartment and will definitely make it home from home next time we're in Athens. Thank you so much for such an amazing trip Maria.
See you again soon!