This apartment was at the very top end of my budget, but the location, the photos and the reviews won me over, and it did not disappoint. It’s located within easy walking distance of all the attractions, yet close enough to pop back for a jersey or to dump your shopping bags. The only time I used public transport was to travel to and from the airport, which is a simple bus trip away, and accessible just down the road.
The location offers great facilities, with supermarkets, restaurants, a bakery, liquor outlet, laundry and ATMs on your doorstep. Best though, are the parks and benches where you can sit and take it all in - kids on swings, the omnipresent bicycle noises, tourists taking #canalfies and the gentle hum of locals going about their daily business.
The accommodation is as luxurious and comfortable as it is stylish. The shower is huge and the water piping hot and plentiful, there's tons of space at the basin for toiletries, and the mirror is well lit. You can snuggle up on the couch under a really soft blanket and watch TV or you can work at the table, under a pretty light with tons of available power sockets - they're everywhere, it's great! The kitchen is spacious and well equipped and the appliances idiot proof.
Despite its location on a vibrant local thoroughfare, it’s tucked slightly back from the road, ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep which is further enhanced by the most comfortable bed and pillows ever!
I wouldn't have enjoyed my vacation half as much as I did, had I stayed anywhere else. It was worth every cent and Kerem was a great host. I’ll definitely be back.