Your Home Away from Home

Description from the owner

If you are searching for a true oasis in the center of a busy town, a warm, peaceful and cosy home away from home, an elegant and tasteful yet affordable retreat, look no further.

Built in 1935, this 110 sq mtrs apartment is a fine example of the Bauhaus architecture of Athens. Tall ceilings, unique architectural features, lots of windows, spacious rooms. The apartment is decorated with a balanced mixture of well selected vintage and contemporary classical items.

The living room, painted in warm Moroccan colours, has original parquet wooden floors, a sofa that turns into 2 single beds, television, VCR, DVD with a selection of clas...sical movies, air-conditioning and opens up to a plant filled balcony.

The dining room painted in the same warm colours is dominated by an elegant antique book case, indoor plants and a long white contemporary classic table that can accomodate up to 10 people.

The master bedroom painted in a lime green colour is simply furnished with a vintage double iron bed with mosquito net, vintage furniture, wardrobe and desk. It opens up to a balcony with flowering plants. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.

The guest bedroom, a lavender blue colour has a vintage double bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe and desk. 3 windows, two of which open up onto either balconies. Air conditioning and fan.

The kitchen is totally refurbished with cream colour Shaker style cabinets and wooden work benches. It is well equipped and easy to work in. It has a gas cooker and oven, refrigerator, freezer, dish-washer, toaster, microwave, water filter, coffee maker.

The bathroom is also totally refurbished with bathtub, shower and washing machine.

An iron staircase outside the kitchen door leads to a 110 sq.mtrs roof garden. A real oasis in the center of the city. Graced with a variety of sweet scented flowering plants and organic vegetables, a pergola with trailing plants, a sofa, low table, directors chairs, deck chairs, dining table and TV. The perfect place for al fresco dining or just drinks on summer nights.

The apartment is situated in one of the best areas of Athens, only 50 mtrs away from the metro station Megaron Mousikis, next to the National Gallery, the House of Music (Megaron Mousikis), the Sygros park (one of the biggest parks in Athens) and the Hilton hotel where even non residents can use the pool and other services.

Minimum stay 3 consecutive nights. Guests are welcomed to stay for fewer nights if there is a small gap to fill in between rentals. Please ask.Read more

Additional Location Information

The apartment is situated in one of the best areas of Athens, only 50 mtrs away from the metro station Megaron Mousikis, next to the National Gallery, the House of Music (Megaron Mousikis), the Sygros park (one of the biggest parks in Athens) and the Hilton hotel where even non residents can use the pool and other services.

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• CoronadoGaggle
  Coronado (San Diego)

  Perfect... cosmopolitan, warm, convenient!

  Left on 07/17/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  What a wonderful home with which to finish our 20 day visit to Greece! The owner obviously enjoys sharing her beautiful country with others, and as a traveler herself, has a great feel for what guests will enjoy. We could have easily spent more time just enjoying this apartment but so much to see in athens!
  
  Our family is on the large side (six children) but because the two youngest are only 8 and 10, she was gracious enough to let us all stay and provided cots for the younger ones. The apartment is immaculate and there was a well stocked kitchen with the basic supplies. (We didn't need much but how nice to not need to buy sugar if you only need a few teaspoonfuls!) The rooftop deck is huge and we had enjoyable evenings up there.
  
  We felt completely safe and comfortable but admittedly as we drove up, we were a bit surprised by the narrow streets and the graffiti. (Appeared new and likely related to recent economic crisis ...) We quickly noted however that this is very common in athens and not an indicator of how nice the neighborhood is. We were amongst young professionals and there were great coffee shops and small restaurants which we were but steps away from. So enjoyable!
  
  And finally, Athens is a really neat city...it's just big and busy but can't imagine this not being part of our trip. (We're from Southern California...folks from big cities won't even notice!) As noted, this apartment is quite close to a very nice Metro (subway) stop so it's very easy to enjoy the city without a car. (Navigating athens to drop off the rental car...most stressful part of our trip!)

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Families w children, Singles

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• We All
  Finland-Sweden

  Lovely time in athens, lovely Neighbourhood, lovely apartment

  Left on 02/23/2011 for a stay in June 2010
  
  

  June 26, 2010 This is an absolutely, gorgeous apartment and we really loved to stay here. We celebrated some great moments in our lives here at it's lovely roof garden! Everything worked out just as we expected. Hopefully we can stay here next time we visit athens! H.& M. & M. & E. Finland-Sweden

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• Colleen
  Agassiz

  Tastefully decorated, clean, and very comfortable

  Left on 02/22/2011 for a stay in July 2010
  
  

  We enjoyed 2 great days in this awesome apartment. It was well-equipped with everything we needed and a lot more. Great upstairs garden, small patios from each bedroom, amazing antiques and fantastic library. A high-light of our visit to Greece.

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• J&P
  San Francisco, Ca

  Charming athens apartment

  Left on 02/22/2011 for a stay in October 2010
  
  

  
  So glad we decided to stay in this apartment. You were truly a gracious host. Your warm welcome upon our arrival and assistance with our questions about athens was much appreciated. Thanks for all the tips on having a great time in athens. We loved the restaurant down the block, Vlassis... so much so that we ate there again and again. Also thanks for letting us use your computer, printer and the internet.
  
  The four of us had a very relaxing time here and really enjoyed the terrace and the convenience of all the markets and cafes in the neighborhood. Taking the metro was also easy, being only one block away. The apartment was quiet and comfortable - - a soothing haven after a busy day sightseeing.
  

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