Comfortable and secure apartment on the third floor of a well remodeled building. Although the area on street level may seem a bit on the rustic side with gypsy kids running and playing about late into the night, the overall atmosphere was very pleasant with plenty of nice street cats all over the neighborhood as you would expect from Istanbul. About a five minute beeline through the little streets, and you’re in the colorful bohemian part of Belat with loads of tasty restaurants, cafes, and shops. Although having you’re own car there is a pain in the ass due to the tiny Parisian streets with little to no place to park, public transport is easy to come by.
Although I only met Aytac, he was very responsive, helpful, available, and prompt..even loaned my lady his wife’s hair drier and allowed me to use his local phone. All in all, the place was great and the host was a champ.