We absolutely reccomend Mary's home!
Firstly, the location is fantastic: in a quiet and lovely neighbourhood, with a lot of local spots to have coffee and eat that are not touristy and that have a real feel of Athens. And it is a short walk from Thisius square, one of the most amazing spots to see the Acropole (you should go to one of the many rooftop cafés at night!), and that is so lovely to just walk about!
You can walk to the centre Plaka in about 20 minutes, and see all the major atractions by foot. The location really is the best!
The appartment is exactly like the photos - renovated, super big, comfortable, with lots of light and a wonderful balcony. The bed is very comfortable, and the shower is great! The AC was much appreciated to escape the heat of August.
Communication with the host was exceptional, and Mary was always accomodating and very friendly, and very quick to respond! We asked for a taxi from the airport and it was a great experience.
We loved our stay here and can't reccomend it enough!