I had a great time in Athens. Travelling alone can be scary but Kostas was there all the way to help me with tips and assure me I was going to be okay. I'm very honest with my reviews and a private message was sent to Kostas with things he can improve. I will list below the pros and cons and leave it to you to make a decision if Kostas' apartment is a good fit for you.
PROS:
1) The apartment is well-situated (first floor) and close to everything such as supermarket, pharmacies and major attractions. If you don't feel like walking far for a meal, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around.
2) Kostas has everything you will need in his kitchen cupboard. If you decide to cook, you don't have to buy anything but the food. There are spices and sugar in the cupboard. The supermarket is 2 minutes from the apartment.
3) The apartment is very clean. If you are fussy about pillows, I would recommend bringing pillow case covers, especially if you are allergic.
4) There's a good quality hair dryer.
5) The apartment is comfortable and the right size for a max of three people. I would recommend a couple and a child, or three friends. One will need to sleep on the couch but there's a cover mattress to make it more comfortable.
CONS:
1) The apartment faces the back of the buildings. There's no view. The little balcony provides some air but there's no nice views.
2) You can hear neighbours talking late at night and doors opening and closing. You can also hear the turning of keys, which sometimes gives you the impression someone is opening your own door in the middle of the night.
3) There's no ironing board (I have suggested this addition)
4) If you are allergic to cigarette smoke, make sure you indicated this when communicating with Kostas. I suggested a no-smoking policy. The balcony is very small and when guests smoke, it gets into the apartment impregnating everything for days. (This was also suggested and I'm sure Kostas will rethink his policies).
5) The shower is the most important feature in a bathroom. After a long day of walking, a nice flowing hot shower is a must-have. This needs improvement.
I hope you enjoy your stay as I enjoyed mine.