I have stayed at Airbnbs all over Europe and even Cape Town. We chose this apartment because we wanted to get away from the tourist centre and enjoy Athenian life withthe possibility of some self catering.
Access was by key box: very efficient but unexpectedly Neli had arranged for a friend to greet us which was a nice surprise.
We couldn't have chosen better: in the streets surrounding the apartment where a supermarket, bakeries, greengrocers, general stores and a fish shop. 300 metres south was a pedestrianised leafy square with a whole lot of Restaurants and bars some with take away options. We enjoyed several evenings there with young people promenading and children playing, enjoying excellent food and very modest prices with no other tourists to be seen.
The apartment was very comfortable and we didn't even need to use the air conditioning when it was 30° outside. It was *exceptionally* well equipped with extensive kitchen utensils basic ingredients oil, coffee, salt, vinegar spices etc. The bathroom even contained ladies sanitary items. The unexpected use of Amazon video and Netflix really fell like a bonus.
We found it very convenient to use the Beat app to call taxis to the centre typically €5-8 although there were buses we could have used. And we tended to come back for a siesta - much needed by my 92 year old father!
(Accessibility Note: the apartment is on the ground floor. There are about 6 steep steps up from the street but handrails are provided. The walk in shower can be a bit slippery.)
On the final day Neli showed real generosity. Our flight was not until late and we asked if we could checkout late. As the apartment wasn't booked that night he let us stay the whole day enjoying out Athens home, for that is what it had become. He declined our offers of additional payment. Surely a super host and a wonderful apartment especially for those who don't just want to do the sights but want to live the life of this fabulous city!