I had a most pleasant stay at Firat’s house. The appartment is nicely decorated and has a wonderful study space and balcony. The kitchen and bathroom are well-equiped too. The Rasimpaşa neighbourhood is among my favorites: 5 minutes to the ferry, 3 min to airport bus terminal; 5 min to the Kadıköy seaside promenade (great for running); 10 min to Moda; and the surrouding area itself is dotted with lovely cafes and restaurants. Firat was a great host who was quick to respond to my requests and helped me whenever needed. I especially appreciated that he had a cleaner come when I struggled with dust mite allergy.
This is a truly wonderful place to which I hope to return. Enjoy.