Richey is a fantastic host with a wonderful apartment in the most exotic city of Istanbul. The apartment was in the shoe district - we watched the fascinating shoe making process and spoke with the shop owners who were all really nice. If the windows are closed, you do not hear the call to prayer or the street noises. There is a slight view of the water which makes working at the bedroom table enjoyable. The apartment photos are accurate, please note the washer is in the bathroom. When you sit on the toilet, your knees hit the machine and the door does not open all the way. But saying that, you don't have to take the laundry to a shop. Also a "P" trap is needed-the bathroom does have an odor. There was a problem with the shower - Richey immediately brought in the plumber. We would recommend this apartment because of the great location, the wonderful owner Richey, and the inexpensive price. We would absoltuely stay here again.