We were happy with our stay. Firstly let me say this is from a family (2 adults + 16 month old child) perspective. The apartment was more like a hotel room (slippers, mini toiletries, crisp white linen) than other airbnb. Our host were knowledgable, kind and patient even when our daughter (a recent terror) was on the loose. They both spoke English well.The bed is a wee bit firm but felt like heaven after a 18 hour trip. The apartment is nicely furnished in ikea-chic. Everything is polished stone (I want to say marble but I know nothing about stone). 2 chairs which were not ideal for our daughter due to design but not an issue. Wifi was constantly in and out but I suspect that was because unit is in the basement. Tv has a million channels which wasn't important but 123 (baby channel) was a life saver during a few incidents. I highly, highly recommend bringing a baby carrier instead of a stroller. Using a stroller in the immediate area and indeed most of Istanbul is useless with the multitude of stairs,v broken stones/ often non existant sidewalks. You could walk on the road but that would be taking your life in your hands. We loved the private courtyard which was excellent for playing. There is a playground if you turn right when leaving apartment, turn right down hill, when you get to the bottom at main busy street turn left 2 minutes from there on left side of road. Fabulous Sunday farmers market literally outside main door to the left. It is huge. We hadn't realized they come to clean apartment and we were pleased/very embarrassed to find everything neatly put away after a particularly messy day. A lovely crib was provided for my daughter who of course refused to sleep in, favoring to kick me out of my bed instead. Fear not the couch turns into a second bed! My only complaint is strong mildew smell from bathroom. Suggestions I would have (I am sure if we had asked they would have been given). A folder of ferry schedules, metro maps etc. in room, on the other side of the welcome sheet a map of immediate area. A small broom and dustpan (bare floors + toddler= crumbs everywhere). A cheap ikea highchair (they are maybe 25TL). Lastly this suggestion is not unique to this apartment but the industry in general... I speak for women everywhere... I would give my left arm for nice hair conditioner. You can keep your slippers and shower cap we just need hair conditioner and plenty. :)
Thank you for a truly wonderful stay. Next time it will be for longer.