Fantastic!!! It would be hard for me to recommend this listing more highly. I stayed here for a week this September with my parents and sister for a family vacation. It's a beautiful and comfortable residence that made the whole family feel truly at home and relaxed immediately. Abundant space and amenities.

The apartment is on a cobblestone street right in the middle of a neighborhood that is the current hub for creative activity in Istanbul...coming from Brooklyn, NY, it really felt familiar! Tons of lovely restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries, etc. are within a five minute walk, as is access to every manner of transportation (subway, taxi, tunnel down to the water, tram, etc.).

Doruk was a truly exceptional host. He provided excellent recommendations for every aspect of our stay, from local haunts and holes-in-the-wall to must-see tourist attractions, and the guidelines for the residence were very clear and easy to follow. In addition to arranging a shuttle service for us and making restaurant reservations on our behalf, he went above and beyond by having a cake delivered to the residence upon learning that my sister's birthday was occurring during our stay! Additionally, when there was a problem with a broken water pipe in the municipality of the apartment (I must stress that this was not particular to the residence and could have happened anywhere in the city), Doruk was immediately responsive and came to the residence to make sure that things were handled quickly and efficiently. Whenever we had a question, he was a quick message away.

Again, a truly wonderful experience. Highly recommended!