A very, very high 5 star experience. One of the best I've had with AirBnb, and I'm extremely grateful to Stamatios and Maria for such an enjoyable stay in Thessaloniki.
Stamatios and Maria's place is much, much larger than the photographs suggest, with both a front and a back balcony, a very long hallway, separate shower room and wc, large kitchen, large bedrooms, dining room, and living room. Overall, it is an extremely nice apartment, and the remodeling done by Stamatios is gorgeous.
In terms of location, the apartment is right in the middle of downtown Thessaloniki, right near Aristotle square, within walking distance to all the clubs and nightlife, view of the pedestrian scene from the front balcony, but still comfy, secluded, and private.
In terms of hospitality, Stamatios was exceptional. He gave us the best restaurant suggestions—all at a great price—and even took us on a tour of the city by night, showing us all of the popular destinations, introducing us to some of his friends, and having a drink with us and discussing life on both sides of the Atlantic. In the end, I feel like I made a friend rather than just meeting an AirBnB host.
I would without a doubt stay here again!