Hatice was an excellent host, with easy communication before our arrival, including organising transfers from Ataturk Airport. The apartment is as depicted in the photos and the view from the windows is as amazing as the photos suggest - breathtaking.

The place was very clean and all amenities were working and available for use. Hatice supplied bottled water - even though Istanbul's water is safe to drink - and also provided an Istanbulkart - an Oyster-like card system for public transport - very handy to have to add money to for travellers on the integrated system - and as it can be used for multiple travellers, all 4 of us could use it.

The apartment is a short walk away from many of Istanbul's sights and is close to the Tunel for connecting to the Golden Horn etc. We walked a lot around all areas and felt very safe returning to the apartment.

We also enjoyed far too many of Hatice's wonderful meals in her cafe downstairs in the apartment block - she is a terrific chef and we wish her well in her business.

This was a very positive experience and I recommend Hatice and her apartment with no hesitation.