Staying with Zubeyde for one month was lovely! I feel really fortunate/lucky because Zubeyde was a flexible host that also went out of her way to support me during some of my more challenging moments in the city. For instance, I dropped my in the toilet and needed to purchase a new one. She was so kind as to have her nephew accompany me to purchase a used phone so that I didn't get ripped off. Likewise, she accompanied me to the post office when I planned to mail a large package back home. I cannot thank her enough for the kindness that she showed me during my stay with her.
One other thing I really appreciated about staying with Zubeyde was the location of her apartment. It's located on a side street but connected to a major street in Moda. So it offers you quietness but also immediate access to several cute cafes, vintage stores, and restaurants. It's also near to major forms of transportation including the ferries (about a 15 minute walk)
The home itself was also very comforting/cosy + always tidy. I cook a lot and found her kitchen to be super advantageous, especially the oven! Zubeyde also has a really cute cat, named memo who's nice and will nibble on lettuce if you feed it some.
Overall, I loved my stay with Zubeyde and would stay with her again!