Stop looking at book this spot! I can't say enough good things about staying at this property. I looked at dozens of listings before picking this, and I am so incredibly glad I did for many reasons. Note that this visit was me, my wife, and our 7 year old son.
The space is wonderfully located in a family friendly neighborhood called Thessio, which is under 5 minutes walk to Monastiraki square, Plaka, and the entrance to the Acropolis. Yet, it's quieter and classier than those neighborhoods -- truly the best of both worlds. I would recommend this neighborhood to those visiting Athens because, while the others are fun to visit, they are chaotic and crowded.
The space is also incredibly clean, looks exactly like the images, and fully stocked with all the items you need. Best of all, the rooftop deck is mind blowing. You get panoramic views of Athens, including the Acropolis. It's lovely to sit there to have breakfast in the mornings, and a glass of wine in the evenings. It's also located right next to one of the top rated open air cinemas in the world, so you can enjoy free movies from the roof, or even while lying in bed in one of the bedrooms (don't worry, if you don't want to, just close the windows and blinds and you can't hear or see a thing).
What made this spot extra special is how wonderful the hosts are. Haris arranged an incredibly knowledgable driver to pick us up from the airport. When we arrived, Haris greeted us and spent 30 minutes with us, starting with a quick tour of the apartment, followed by a professional guided summary of the top sites to visit, and what's more: a summary history behind them. This was awesome, truly a delight, and an unexpected bonus. He also gave us 2 guide books that we could use when visiting these sites that were well chosen and curated for this purpose (not long droning books, but those with good pictures and summaries).
For those planning to cook, the kitchen is well stocked, and there's a grocery store nearby. For those not planning to, there are plenty of restaurants within 2 minutes walk, including wonderful places frequented by locals that your hosts can point you to. There's also an ice cream store below the apartment that also serves delicious greek yogurt with toppings for breakfast.
I'm such a fan of Haris and Vasiliki that I will absolutely stay here again, and if it's booked, I will first look to see if any of their other properties are available. Thank you for making our stay so memorable and fun!