Virginia, Emir's wife, was great at receiving us. Super helpful information about the house, the neighborhood and of course, Istanbul. Gracias Virginia.
The place was as nice as the pictures but smaller than what I expected. Not the best place for families. Excellent for a couple. Mosquitos from the patio are an issue in June. Beyoglu is a great place to stay in Istanbul, and the house is walking distance to many nice spots, restos, cafes, sights, etc ...