So deserving of the 5 star reviews! Melanie and her husband are so so very kind, helpful and responsive. The apartment is very spacious, with three large beds and bedrooms that were spotlessly clean, with generous linens. Amazing location right in the middle of Moda, surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. If you want to eat in, the kitchen is incredibly well stocked.
As mentioned previously, it’s a short walk to the ferry terminal and then a 20 min ride to the other side. With Istanbul’s notorious traffic, it’s actually quicker and easier to get to the main tourist sites via public transit from Kadikoy than it would be from many neighbourhoods on the European side. On previous visits, we’ve stayed in different neighbourhoods in the city and this is by far our favourite. If the apartment is available during your stay, book it right away. Highly recommended!