It's hard to overstate how spacious the flat is. We played a trick on our friends where they'd enter the foyer with the inside door closed. "Not bad right? A bit cozy though," only to open the door and reveal the sprawling rooms that comprise the actual property! Our friends were spending a fortune to stay in a tiny room at the Grand Bretagne, and they were more than a little jealous!
Of course, the marquee feature is the rooftop verandah. It's huge. It's peaceful. Sit at the table and enjoy a cold beer and a plate of olives and let the ambient sounds of the Plaka wash over you. Stella also filled up a kiddie pool for our little ones to cool off in when they were playing there.
The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and appliances, and there were even Nescafé pods in the pantry for us, along with other staples. Of course the building is right above a great cafe, so it's much nicer to just go downstairs!
The location can't be matched. You're in the heart of an incredibly cool neighbourhood filled with tavernas, cocktail bars, restaurants, cafes, you name it. There's a proper grocery store 2 minutes away, and a fantastic gyro place right downstairs if you want late night food.
Oh yeah, when walk out the front door of the building you can see the Acropolis! The museum is right there too (and is definitely worth visiting). You also have a metro station at your doorstep.
Really, amazing location.
Stella was a joy to work with. She gave us tons of ideas for things to see and do during our stay, and was extremely responsive.
Athens stole our hearts. We have travelled through Europe extensively but this was our first visit to this incredibly vibrant, historic, bighearted city. We plan on coming back, and when we do, we will definitely be staying at Stella's flat again.