Filiz's place is superb in every respect: spotlessly clean (even cleaner than my mom's place...), very comfortable, very-well equipped. I've found three charcuteries and two grocery stores and two greengrocers within three minutes' walk. The flat is in a super nice neighborhood, free from heavy traffic noise at night, within five-eight minutes' walk from the chic Goztepe/Erenkoy district, teeming with restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping. Filiz has been extremely easy to communicate with and very quick to respond. She baked a large, delicious cake, which I appreciated upon arrival. When I return to Istanbul, this will be the first place I will check for its availability.