There were so many key points that I didn’t even know were a factor when I originally booked this place but came to appreciate.
1. Emrullah himself!!!! He was a resource and advocate and always available and there to help gladly and with a positive attitude!! From us forgetting our keys inside the house and him coming to the rescue to his recommendations for tours and restaurants and transportation accommodations.
2. Location location location!!!! This place is walking distance to EVERYTHING! Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, grand bazaar, many food places. And this is amazing since traffic is always an issue in Istanbul (night or day).
3. We were a family of 5 and were comfortable for a week. There were clean beds and sheets. Stocked towels and supplies. AC in 2 rooms and more than enough power to cool the whole apartment and satellite tv and wifi.
4. The prayers that were played from the mosques around could be heard a few times during the day. But they are played all over Istanbul and are very quick and not disturbing.
I would highly recommend Emrullah and this place and will definitely return soon!!