Before I start this review, I want to inform you that I stayed at Peter and Engin's house from February until June (I had to attend classes at the University of Zurich for the spring semester 2017). The weather at the time was cold, but it became warmer after that. In the house, I was never feeling too cold or too hot during that period.
Thank you, both, Peter and Engin, for being great and kind hosts. My stay at your house was very comfortable. The place is amazing (rooms, garden, balcony, apartment). I had everything I needed (changing sheets and towels, flexible late check-in and reservation for more friends, the internet, and documents to print if needed). The coffee machine was also a life saver in the morning.
It's a shame for the small kitchen. I had some difficulty cooking there (setup, lack of space and tools). Wouldn't advise for students with a low budget and who would like to prepare their own meals instead of buying premade food.
Cleaning the corridors and the staircase more often would be nice, because it gets quite dusty fairly quickly. The same goes for the WC on the staircase.
But everything else was perfect! When we needed anything, Peter and Engin were both quick to respond. They both gave us chocolate when we first arrived, which was very kind on their behalf. The neighborhood is great, safe, calm. The shops (Migros, Spar, Coop, drugstore and the Post Office) and Universtiy nearby are a huge advantage. The hospital is also nearby in case of emergency. As for the center of Zurich (Central, Hauptbahnhof), it could be reached within 15mins with the tram 6.
Also, the view on the lake during the winter was amazing from our rooms was is amazing.
Will definitely come back for a shorter stay, like a small vacation in Zurich instead of a whole semester.
Looking forward to a future stay with Peter and Engin.
Thank you for having us!