To start with I must say that Maria is the best host I have encountered. She is very kind and a pleasure to deal with. Communication with her before I arrived in Athens was excellent and as she lives in the same building she is on hand to give any help or advice you may need throughout your stay.
The apartment itself is a little gem. I've stayed in many different apartments in Athens and this is definitely my favourite. The apartment is spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, well equipped, the fridge is stocked with snacks for your arrival and the bathroom has all the toiletries you may need. The WiFi is excellent.
There is a lovely balcony with French windows to both the bedroom and the living room. Both these rooms have amazing views to the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and Philopappos Hill. The view is great during the day but is even more stunning at night when all the monuments are illuminated.
The location of the apartment is perfect. The area is extremely safe. The apartment is directly opposite the Acropolis metro station, it's a few minutes walk to both the entrance to the slopes of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum and is on the edge of Plaka. There are many restaurants on the pedestrian walkway below the apartment but when the French windows are closed you don't hear any noise at all. There are also mini markets, supermarkets and take away places within easy walking distance if you want to eat in the apartment.
I give both the apartment and Maria my highest recommendation. If you are lucky enough to get the chance to stay here I guarantee you won't be disappointed!