Melis and Fatih's Istanbul apartment is a rare gem. We have rented many apartments in Paris, Barcelona, and elsewhere and have not had a more delightful experience. The apartment itself is stylishly and very creatively decorated and fitted out with every convenience. The large bowl of fruit, bottle of wine, and supplies of snacks, water, coffee, etc. were greatly appreciated. Both bedrooms were warm and comfortable and the bathrooms, one with a washing machine, were modern and functional. The neighborhood is magical. The entry to the building leads into a somewhat drab hallway and the apartment is down four or five steps to a funky door that looks like the entry to a ship's engine room. All that makes the apartment more exciting to enter. If we go back to Istanbul we'll definitely want to stay again with Melis and Fatih, who went out of their way to meet us, to show us their favorite places and make our stay the best ever. They are a very attractive young couple who have lived around the world and are fluent English speakers. Future visitors to Istanbul: you will be very lucky if you can stay with Melis and Fatih!