Nicely restored, spotlessly clean house with everything you might need. The caretaker Songül is very attentive. It's situated in the middle of a wonderfully charming neighborhood full of good cafes and little restaurants and shops. There's a feeling of community with friendly people chatting on the street, a weekly market and a nearby small but lovely communal garden. In the morning you can wander the few blocks down to a small open area by the Bosphorus, sit on a bench and ask the cafe to bring you breakfast or coffee on a small portable table while you watch the ships go by. I highly recommend Bostan Cafe by the communal garden. It's very easy to get anywhere from the house. Just a short walk to the shore road, hop on a bus or taxi. It's just 10 minutes to Uskudar from where the ferries go to a variety of places of touristic interest. Or take the bus north to the other lovely waterside neighborhoods. I did Ali's Galata walking tour, which Suha recommended and it was wonderful. Perfect for families who want a friendly, convenient base to explore from, though you might decide never to leave Kuzguncuk!