Biray was on holiday while I was at her home, but she was kind enough to let me stay anyway. Her flat is sunny and spacious and her cat is absolutely darling. Everything is in good working order as far as kitchen and bathroom go. Her home is close to Sisli metro and also within walking distance of the Mecidiyekoy metrobus, which is very convenient if you want to bypass the crowds in Taksim and Sultanahmet. The main road has lots of little cafes with a variety of dishes to choose from, and Istanbul Cevahir shopping mall is right across from the metro station. The neighborhood does close up in the late evening, so be alert if you're walking alone at night (which is applicable to most places in Turkey). Excellent location, generous hostess.