The Host
I now know what it takes to be an Airbnb super host and SUPER is a great description of who Dimitris is. He was very communicative and promptly replied to all my questions. From the moment I booked the trip, he provided an informative guide with insider tips and recommendations to delicious restaurants as well as a summary of the locale. He also provided transportation from the airport and took the initiative to inform me of the local attractions and some of the history behind the beautiful city of Athens.
The Place
When we arrived at the apartment (which was perfect for my weeklong vacation) he reviewed and explained all the amenities. The apartment is at the top of a 5 floor building and is 15 minutes away from the Acropolis. There’s cozy cafes and restaurants nearby. A lift takes you up 4 floors and then you climb half a set of steps. You can see what the kitchen and room look like in the profile pics but what I really loved was the outside patio with the spectacular view at night! There’s a beautiful church nearby too that rings a happy tune Sunday morning (this isn’t an issue unless you party the night before). It was cold (50 degrees F) but the bed provided 2 undercover heating pads and the room had an AC/heater.
The Amenities
Dimitris provided everything in the apartment to make it feel like home...
- professional hair blow dryer (this thing packs a punch)
- lots of towels, sheets, and covers
- mini stovetop and fridge (filled with samples of booooooze lol)
- tv with basic cable and apps
- sofa that can be an extra bed, or a place for me to pile laundry on
- washer machine with detergents and bleach (definitely needed it)
- universal electric plugs
- bathroom has a rainfall shower head and removable 2nd shower head with ridiculously great water pressure, there’s even body wash, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and sunblock
- the apartment is just 2 minutes walking distance from the local grocery store and pharmacy
The Cons
Having said all these wonderful things about the apartment, I did have a few qualms because nothing is perfect lol...
- the bathroom is a little to small for me
- the lift in the building can be heard at night (I’m a light sleeper so this was a big deal for me)
Conclusion
I’m definitely coming back!