I visited Istanbul with my friend and we had wonderful time. But, as we stayed only for five days, I have to say, it wasn't enough. Sure enough to see the top sights of the city, but you would need another extra time to enjoy the house, garden as it is...with the people and Karen, caring lady, who can not shine more then she is.
Unfortunately we did not meet Can, but thank you for guiding my taxi driver :)
Transport with no difficulties- few minutes walk up to Metro and few minutes walk down to bus. Lovely high street with all you could need...shops,cafe,restaurants, post office etc..
One advice how to get from Ataturk airport to the house - use Metro, it is easy peasy and cheap. Taxi seems to me expensive(different time-different price/traffic jam) and dangerous.
It gave us a new energy and inspiration for the future.
Thank you again:)