I had a wonderful time staying at Lalin's place. Büyükada is an absolutely wonderful island, and was very quiet and peaceful when I visited (in January), with lovely hikes and beautiful old wooden houses, so it was really nice to have a few days here after the bustle of Istanbul. Lalin is a very friendly and kind host, and did everything she could to try and make my time there as pleasant as possible. Her dog is extremely cute, and I really enjoyed playing with him! The house itself is spacious and pleasant, with excellent facilities - having a dedicated living room was really nice. The road is very quiet, and the bed comfortable, so I slept very well. At the same time, it is only a 10 minute walk to the pier and the restaurants/shops, so was a very convenient base for exploring not just Büyükada but also the other islands.