My husband, two daughters and myseld had a short vacation in Instabul at Banu's place. The neighbourhood is nice, calm and safe, the house is exactly as shown in the photographs, very well placed, close to the central Istiklal street as well as to the Tophane tram station and the Karakoy port station. The bathroom and kitchen were clean, the bedrooms and living room comfortable. My family and me received a very warm welcome by Banu. Excellent choice, we'll be back.