From the start, I could tell that Gonca would be an outstanding host. She answered all my questions with detail and then some, made sure I felt comfortable always, and was very thoughtful. She honestly felt more like a lovely roommate than host! We had wonderful chats, cooked together, and went for a fun walk around the neighbourhood too. And when either of us needed privacy or rest, it felt natural to do so. Her place is probably one of the cleanest homes I’ve ever seen, Airbnb or not. She’s in a fantastic location, close to groceries, restaurants, pubs, parks, water. Kadikoy has so much happening yet it’s also extremely liveable. You can tell there’s a deep sense of community there. Gonca’s place is located on a quaint street so you can easily get some rest though after exploring. I wished I chose to stay in Kadikoy sooner, especially at Gonca’s place. Next time I’m back in Istanbul I will definitely choose her place and won’t miss the European side for a second. Thank you Gonca :)