I stayed in Basak's apartment for a solid 2 weeks in June/July 2015. Overall I have had a very pleasant time in Besiktas. The owner has done great work on the design of the apartment and service in the small house. What I also really appreciated was the time she invested in organising a get-together with tenants staying in her other apartments. It definitely enriches the experience for both short-stay holidaymakers and those wishing to explore Istanbul a bit further!

If I can add a small word of criticism this would probably be the size of the apartment. Four simultaneous tenants are simply too many for a house of this size. It causes kitchen and bathroom queues and limits the space available to dry washed clothes. This is not insurmountable, but still something I felt is worth mentioning.

To finish positively, I wish to thank Basak for her hospitality and the few weeks that I could call Istanbul my home. In a nutshell: a fantastic little house with potential for perfection!