Farouq was the perfect host. He set up transportation for us to and from the airport. Our arrival was very late but he still had someone onsite to greet us and check us in. The same was true for our departure. The residence is about a 15-25 minute walk to the Bazar or River so very accessible to all sites in Istanbul. The residence is perfect for a family of 5. Beds were great, residence was very clean, and plenty of hot water. We had a very enjoyable stay.