Coming to Istanbul as an Erasmus student, I booked my airbnb in the last minute because of unforeseen complications with my apartment. Arriving in the middle of the night, Sermin was waiting up and was constantly available for questions and directions. We immediately developed a relaxed and caring dynamic. Moving to the city for half a year and being slightly scared, I could not imagine a better start than meeting Sermin and her son, who became my turkish family and filled me up with joy and calmness. Staying at her place would not only be a convenience for you but a true blessing.