Marcel and his assistant are such great hosts. They’re very hospitable, very quick in responding to queries, and extremely helpful in resolving issues. The apartment has a 5 star view which we couldn’t get enough of. The sofa in front of the window towards the Bosphorus is extremely comfy and you can sit there for hours reading, or working. The kitchen is small but effective for making a quick snack or a cup or two of Turkish tea or coffee. There are enough tableware, pots and pans for a couple to cook quick snacks, small meals, etc. The TV is a bit small but has Netflix and works great. The internet is okay-ish at about 15-20 Mbps on my phone. The bathroom and toilet are two separate rooms.
I should mention that the washing machine wasn’t originally working but Marcel and his assistant resolved that super quickly by calling a plumber.
The apartment wasn’t sparkling clean when we arrived so that could be something to keep in mind. It was not dirty either. Quite livable if you’re not too finicky. We borrowed a vacuum cleaner and got some cleaning wipes and kept cleaning the apartment ourselves.
You get towels, but you don’t get toiletries other than what’s already there which was a bit short for us. We had to go fetch toilet paper, shampoo, etc. from the grocery store ourselves.
The location is absolutely great and has locals vibe without being too touristy.