Alper’s place is absolutely wonderful, a perfect base for a visit to Istanbul. Arnavutkoy feels like a quiet village in the middle of a giant metropolis, one with excellent restaurants, bars, and cafes. Alper is an amazing host who gave me great recommendations, showed much flexibility with my requests (early check-in / late check-out etc) and was often to be found working at a cafe nearby if I needed anything. One of the best Airbnb experiences I’ve ever had.