I stayed here for a month, and it was exactly what I wanted! First, Mike and his wife are extremely kind -- Mike had great suggestions for the neighborhood and Athens, and his wife went out of her way to help me when I had a few last minute travel hiccups. They seemed happy to be in as much or as little communication as you prefer. The neighborhood itself is, in my opinion, the best place to stay in Athens. Hipper than Brooklyn, Exarchia has got bars and cafes and bookstores and bakeries and record stores galore...covered in beautiful graffiti, tree-lined, lots of young people out and about, beautiful views. It's truly a bohemian neighborhood -- no Urban Outfitters here. :) The apartment is on a little street near bus and metro lines, and a five minute walk to Exarchia square. I was a young woman traveling alone, and I never felt unsafe -- just be street smart, and avoid political rallies if you see them happening. The apartment itself is on the top floor of a secure building. I had views of the mountains, and woke up to sunshine every morning. The kitchen was stocked with spices and cooking things, so that I was able to cook for myself for a month without trouble (there is a grocery store on the corner). Apartment is cozy, and has everything you need, including air conditioning, which will make you muuuch more comfortable in the summer. I definitely made it my little home when I was there. Mike had made the place immaculately clean when I arrived. Great value for what you get. Can't wait to come back!