Toni and his team are amazing hosts. Both before and during our stay, they were rapidly responsive to questions via this app, both in terms of planning and logistics.
The apartment is exactly as described and depicted in the photos. It is a very spacious, modern, sleek, and clean unit with very modern and chic decor and furnishings. It comfortably accommodated 6 people. There were 4 ductless A/C units in the apartment which was appreciated given the 35C July Athens heat.
Location: some details. The apartment is 1 minute walk from Omonoia metro station, where lines M1 and M2 intersect. M1 line takes you to Piraeus port, where you catch ferries to Greek islands. M2 line takes you to Syntagma square and Acropolis. Syntagma station also allows you to transfer to M3 line, which goes to airport. Omonoia square is also a major stop on Gray Line city tours, which was very convenient for us first-time visitors. The apartment is only a 5-10 minute walk (or 1 stop metro ride) to Monastiraki plaza, where you can see the northern aspect of Acropolis. Hadrian’s library is also in that plaza (quick tip I learned from Rick Steve’s book- buy your Acropolis combo tix here- €10 more than just the Acropolis pass, but gets you into 5 other sites, and most importantly, allows you to bypass all the suckers waiting in ticket line in blazing sun at base of Acropolis). To me, that would’ve been worth the extra €10 each even if you saw nothing else. Also, this plaza is adjacent to very busy shopping and tourist district on Ermou street with many many restaurants as well. So in that sense, apartment location is great.
However, you should be aware that the apartment building itself is very old, dated, and kinda sketchy. Also, the plaza at foot of building is very sketchy after the shops close at 9pm. People with rigs actively shooting up. We didn’t feel unsafe, and we weren’t bothered on our way in or out, but it was a rather jarring sight. Athinas street near apartment also has a bit of inner-city feel after-hours until you get closer to Monastiraki plaza. You will quickly realize you’re not in Kansas anymore.
Also some general things I learned as a first-timer: during the day, vendors from Cosmote and Vodafone are there to sell Greek SIM cards at entrance/exit to Omonoia station. Very cheap data compared to the extortion we deal with as Canadians from Telus/Bell/rogers roaming.
Also, Greek door dead-bolts seem to require a key from outside AND inside. I would suggest inquiring about avaialabilty of multiple keys.
Overall, I highly recommend staying at Toni’s 3 BR apartment.