We were delighted with Őya’s apartment - it is spacious, modern, attractive, has just about all the conveniences one might want in the kitchen. The apartment was clean, the beds were very comfortable, and all the bed and bath linens were clean and fresh. It is everything that the listing stated and that Őya told us about it. As other guests have said, it is actually better than the pictures show. And it has one of the closest-possible views of the Bosporus Straits in all of Istanbul. The distance from our front windows to the waterfront and the Üsküdar ferry terminals is about 100 meters as the crow flies.
The layout of the apartment is really nice, with the bedrooms at the back and thereby generally cooler and quieter.
Because the apartment is directly above the bus and ferry terminuses, it can get a little noisy at times, but the new double-glazed windows, when shut, go a long way to blocking out external neighborhood noise. But also, because it is so close to the ferries, buses, and metro, this is a fantastic location to go anywhere you want in Istanbul.
Be aware that it is a little up-hill climb to get to the apartment if you have mobility issues, but it is absolutely worth it – the view is truly spectacular. And the neighborhood of Uskudar is so lively and fantastic – wonderful shopping, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, you name it.
Őya was very communicative, answered all our questions promptly, and met us at the nearby Marmaray metro stop when we arrived. When we had a small plumbing issue during our week-long stay, she responded quickly and resolved the issue right away.
This is a really special apartment, has a really welcoming feel to it, and we would not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you, Őya, for a great stay !