What a lovely AirBnB! Right in the heart of Thessaloniki--you can't find a better location! Vasili was a VERY kind and attentive host---the space was stylish and comfortable--every amenity necessary for an easy stay.
The only complaint I had was that I found the mattress to be very hard. I was actually surprised no one else mentioned it. ( A comfy mattress and good shower are two of the top things I look for in an AirBnB--the other is cleanliness)
I've stayed at a couple of other AirBnB's in Thessaloniki, as well as a several other hotels and friend's apartments, and have noticed that the Greeks have a propensity towards harder mattresses in general than one find in America,and have gotten used to this. I think now I actually prefer sleeping in a firmer bed....However the mattress in Vasili's place was especially hard. Had a pretty difficult time sleeping the first night. (This might perhaps have something to do with my age (nearer 60--sigh)--maybe all his other visitors have been younger---and not so prone to "ache-iness" )
BUT--since Vasili had already thoughtfully provided MANY extra blankets and comforters, I was finally able to fold some in half and make a sort of improvised mattress topper---slept better the next two nights. I was very hesitant to even let him know I was uncomfortable--since everything else about the place is SO wonderful and the price was so great--but I figured; this is what AirBnB is about, right? Good feedback between hosts and guests....AIrBnB is--at core--about the hospitality and connection between host and guest--and in that regard, Vasili hit it out of the park. Greek "philotimo" at it's best!
Vasili--was incredibly kind and understanding. He was very concerned about my comfort and that I had not slept well. He spent a whole day trying to find a reasonably-priced mattress topper for the size bed in his apartment (no easy feat in Thessaloniki) and did find one, but it would have taken two days for delivery. I applaud his hospitality and efforts---this tells you exactly what kind of wonderful host he is!
For most folks (obviously) a harder mattress is not an issue--but to some it is important--so I felt it would be dishonest not to mention this. However, as I said, with the extra blankets, I was able to make it work, and everything else was perfection. I highly recommend both his unit and the location---quite, spotlessly clean, comfortable in ever other way, GREAT shower (not always a consistent feature in Greece!) convenient and a wonderful host---AND the price is right!
Next time in town I will definitely check to see if it is available again...