“Family Vacation Excellence” Incredible, delightful, helpful, useful, beautiful, spacious! All of these words do not adequately describe the beautiful home setting that Carole and Basil have created for their visitors to Athens.
I am an experienced traveler that has stayed in the cheapest to the expensive. I have planned trips myself and I have used travel agents. I have used many online service to find those special places for my two girls (4 & 8) and my husband. The four of us are not hard to please but easy to spoil. By far this is the best online experience I have had in the last two years of traveling.
When I found the accommodations provided by the Kezios I didn't realize I wasn't just renting a space for my family (six of us in our group included my mom and dad) but I was about to embark on an experience of a life time.
Our apartment was beautifully decorated and very functional for our family. I don't know how many times I have rented an apartment with Satellite only to realize that no one knew how to work it or find English channels to watch. We had a fully stocked ready to start feeding our hungry family kitchen including a welcome basket of goodies and treats. It was nice not to have to drag a computer with us as one was provided for our stay. Also in the apartment were guide books, everyone in the neighborhood knew the owners of our apartment and the store was literally right across the street. The beds are to die for and every night we were so tired and the beds just hugged us good night.
Carole takes a lot of pride in knowing Athens and it is apparent in her offerings and recommendation. I have been working at planning several of our family vacations and I just needed someone to make my family vacation happen for me. I gave Carole our specifics about our family, likes and dislikes and said she should take charge of what we should do during our stay. The week prior to arriving we exchanged emails and we began the final plans for our arrival. We had airport pick up arranged by Carole, we arrived at the apartment and was met by the housekeeper and given a tour of the facilities. Then I revealed the weeks itinerary planned by Carole. Everyday I would receive a new or updated plan as Carole watched the weather and made recommendations based on sunny days. Now this in itself is full service but she did all this from the States.
We received a day walking tour with guide which added so much to our understanding of what we were seeing and the history Athens provides us! WE LOVE POPI! My daughters talked Greek Mythology, history, barbies, travel, and walked away with a wonderful new friend.
Carole was able to put together a wonderful day of Greek cooking in the Apartment with a wonderful pastry chef published in one of Greece's cooking magazines. We shopped in the local farmers market for veggies, bakery for bread, wine shop to top off our dinner, and the store across the street for some of Athens best cheeses. After all our shopping was done we began making the best meal I have ever tasted. Evi, our chef, was able to include our girls and my parents in the whole process. It was nice using the apartment for the class as the girls were able to participate or not at their own pace. My parents were able to relax and enjoyed the show. And finally we enjoyed a glass of wine together with our chef and then ate a magnificent meal we had learned to prepare.
Nick our driver also recommended by our hosts, took us on two day trips and was our airport connection. I cannot say enough about how he made sure our family was comfortable and even helped my parents with a little restaurant get away while we played on the beach.
When we returned to Ukraine my parents and kids could not stop talking about how wonderful vacation they had! I was a hero, and it was all due to my secret weapon Carole. While in Athens we spoke about her everyday and she was our 7th traveler. Even on the day we were cooking we were sitting at the computer exchanging emails and it felt as if she were cyber cooking with us. It was so much fun, relaxing, and all around the BEST vacation we as a family have taken because the stress of planning and knowing what to do wasn't there. Even our last minute 3 Island tour was a breeze because I didn't have to take care of any of the details.
You would be crazy not to stay here and be well cared for by Carole and her friends.
“The apartment was even better than the pictures.” The apartment was spacious. Our family of 6 had PLENTY of room. The owners make you feel as if you are at home. They provided great tips, maps and neighborhood restaurants. I would definitely recommend this to friends looking for a place to stay in Athens
“Highly Recommended! Spotless, functional, comfortable, with an amazing host!” We were so happy to settle into our apartment after a very long trip. The penthouse was spotless, very comfortable, and wonderfully located. I was worried about it being quiet at night in such an urban settling, but this place is tucked just far enough off the main road, that it was delightful in the evenings. We would enjoy our meals on the outside terrace, and retire to our comfortable beds. Everything was functional in the apartment. There was even a clothes dryer! We came to realize this is hard to come by in Greece.
Just a few minutes walk is everything you may need. A few banks, a pharmacy, many bakeries, and lots of restaurants and urban shops. Carole is an exceptional host. While we were there, she came by and gave us even more details as to where to eat authentic Greek food, and several other tips. It was such a pleasure being in contact with her, and she is so helpful. We hired her recommended driver for both our airport transportation, and a day trip to the Peloponnese. He was punctual, very friendly, flexible, informative, and overall a pleasure to travel with. Our three year old took to him really fast! :)
charming, comfortable house, excellent in every detail, friendly kid beaches, extraordinary host!
We really enjoyed our stay in this Villa in Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece. A really, charming and comfortable house, excellent in every detail house in a peaceful neighborhood and friendly for the kids beaches nearby were fantastic. We've all had a great time. The host was really extraordinary, kind & friendly too. We need to thank George for this wonderful and unforgettable experience! We will visit again soon and we will recommend to our friends to visit this villa. …
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Arty apartment 95 m2 perfect for families in Kolonaki Athens, metro, A/C, WiFi
Excellent
The house was very nice, very clean, very warm, the hospitality was great! The owner she was an amazing person and very friendly she has the house in perfect condition! The house was modern and perfect to stay! I highly suggest and recommend!! …
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Athens Acropolis View Grand Above Metro Station
Great area of Athens
Great for the Metro and access to the Airport. Loads of places close for food and drink. Apartment very secure and nice to have balcony to sit on, kitchen great for breakfast. Four of use stayed and we had enough room. Always hot water available. The local people are very easy going, this is not a posh area but a friendly one. …
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Lida Garden vacation house
Excellent, more than fulfilled our expectations
A lovely house in prime location, close to beaches, restaurants and shops and yet in a quiet, elevated position with views to the beach. Spiros and Penelope were wonderful hosts, very attentive and helpful. Great outside space (BBQ area at rear, porch area at front and first floor balcony with wonderful views). The house was immaculate, clean with all new utensils and every amenity you could wish for. Highly recommended …
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ELEGANT STUDIO WITH ACROPOLIS VIEW
Lovely Apartment in a Great Location
Lovely clean apartment in a great location for exploring the city. Ideal for a couple. We really enjoyed our stay. …
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House/villa by mountain with Art museum
Fantastic place and fantastic hosts!
This was a very enjoyable stay! The hosts were amazing, and the house was fantastic as well with a good view and very close to Athens without being in it! 11/10 Would recommends …
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