Berfi is a great host! She was easy to communicate and very responsive from the very beginning (even before I confirmed booking). She also gave me good advices about visiting some places in Turkey and it was extremely useful for me. Further, she was also flexible. I changed the arrival time, and it went well. In addition, host offered a lift from closest metro station (Levent) in the morning. I decided to take taxi, but I am still very tanksful for the offer.
Again, Berfi is a super nice, warm and caring host. She gave me also a few good advices about local area. I have stayed in Istanbul before, but this stay was really special because of the great host and the location!
The apartment is on the third door of the historical building. It is nice, spacious, well-equipped with everything you might need. In addition, you the view over Bosphorus is beautiful and you can watch sun rise in the morning.
I must say a few extra words about the location- it is simply fantastic. Bus station is close and you can basically take buses anywhere (Besiktas, Taxim, Leven) , also there is possible to take boat to Eminönü (a few times per day). However, you will not even want to travel anywhere - as the location is great. You can have a nice long stroll along the sea all the way to Ortaköy or to Bebek (to visit some fancy posh restaurants). Or you can walk on these narrow streets and enjoy looking at beautiful colorful wooden buildings . It is so atmospheric, I felt like being in one of Turkish movies. There are lots of fish restaurants (but not only) and pubs as well. In the same, even the apartment is just a few min walk for the busy street, you will not hear any noise as well. It is quiet, peaceful and safe location.
It was unforgettable stay and i will come again very soon.
Thank you, Berfi :)