Stavros welcomed us on arrival, showed us around his very clean & stylish apartment and explained how everything worked. He'd also provided lots of information/suggestions about what to see & where to go. He also contacted us during our stay to ensure that everything was OK and that we weren't short of anything.

The kitchen is well-equipped and was nicely stocked. The lounge is very roomy and very nicely decorated. The main bedroom is a good size indeed, with plenty of storage space and a much too comfortable bed! The bathroom boasts a deep bathtub with a lovely refreshing mains-pressure shower and lots of mirror space for getting ready of a day (or night). Stavros's apartment is truly a home from home, light & airy and with all of the conveniences we take for granted (washing machine, dish-washer, iron, hairdryer, vacuum etc.). His landline also enabled *FREE* calls to landlines at home, as well as to landlines in other countries - what service! There is also a single bed in a large second bedroom which could easily also serve as a study for anyone needing to work while away.

In terms of location, we found it perfect. Located on a quiet side street, but only a hop skip & jump to a main thoroughfare where buses, trolleybuses and taxis can be found in abundance. There are decent supermarkets only a few minutes walk away, as well as many cafés, bars and excellent restaurants.

It's a lovely easy walk past the Panathenaic Stadium, the Agora of Athens and around the edge of the Zappeio Park to Syntagma Square to see the ceremonial Changing of the Guard, and from there another short stroll to the main shopping area of Plaka while all the time overlooked by the grand spectacle of the Parthenon in the Acropolis. If walking's not for you, then taxis are incredibly cheap (as are the buses, trams & metro).

We'd also recommend taking the Metaxa "railcar" up to the summit of Mount Lycabettus at sunset to see Athens light up and to take some spectacular photos of the illuminated Parthenon. There's also a beautiful little church at the summit (covered in religious artwork inside) which would be worth the visit in its own right! But don't forget to book your return taxi in advance, or you may struggle to find one (as we did, but it's all part of the adventure!).