This is the best apartment in Athens, and it is probably one of the finest in Europe! Spiros' place surpassed my expectations by every measure, and it was a real privilege to spend time there.
The apartment is luxurious and comfortable. From the quality, custom fit and finishing throughout to the fully-stocked kitchen to the incomparable terrace, the apartment is the ideal home-away-from home in Athens. Naturally, the enormous terrace and the view from the living room are the marquee features, but the rest of the apartment is great, too. The bedroom is large and spacious with plenty of closet space (and it's own picture window overlooking Piraeus), and the bathroom is lovely, particularly with it's large walk-in shower. The living room is the perfect place to relax. Read a book, watch the news, or take a nap, all with a panoramic view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. In fact, one of the best dinners I had in Athens was one I cooked in the kitchen and enjoyed on the terrace. Each morning, too, I made a cup of coffee (there's an American -style drip coffee maker in the kitchen) and ate breakfast as the sun was rising on teh Acropolis. Morning, noon, and night, the outdoor space beckons; it's just delightful.
Victoria was Spiros' friend who handled the check-in. She lives in the building, and she could not be nicer. She met me at the door early in the morning when my flight arrived, showed me around the apartment, and made sure I had everything I needed to make my stay comfortable (including bottled water, beer, and wine in the fridge). She was always a phone call or a text message away if I needed anything. She was simply fantastic.
The neighborhood, too, is great. There is a supermarket on the ground floor, around the corner, and there are two coffee shops across the street. There are countless restaurants within walking distance, and the major tourists centers (Plaka, Monastariki, etc.) are 10 minutes away by foot. The metro station, too, is only a 5-minute walk. It's a safe, cozy neighborhood with exceptional access to Athens. I really felt like a local.
In short, this is the best AirBNB I've ever stayed in, and I'd love to find a way to return to Spiros' place. If you're going to Athens, stay here. You won't find a better option. It's simply amazing!