We just got back from spending 3 days in Istanbul (after a 17 day tour) and stayed at two of Hatice's apartments (there were 4 of us so we each had plenty of space with two units!). Hatice is wonderful! She arranged all of our transfers to and from the airport as well as taxis during our stay. Her location is perfect. The view of the Golden Horn from her apartments is truly breathtaking and you are literally a 3 minute walk to all the action on Istiklal Street! Down the hill from her place is the most wonderful little neighborhood where you can buy the freshest food and even have a Turkish bath at a haman that has been there since 1533!!!! The apartments are spotless and equipped with everything you could possibly need...even a washer (great after 3 weeks of traveling!) . When we arrived she had supplied us with all the basics... wonderful bread, butter, fruit, coffee, tea, cheese, olives and even some homemade cherry jam. She gave us the perfect tips for getting around and has stacks of information in each unit with maps, restaurants, tours, etc. She has phone and internet service in the apartments and you could contact her at any time with questions or planning tips. She is full of life and has created your own "home away from home"...I am a flight attendant from the US and can't wait to go back and will stay with Hatice again. I can't imagine a better location or a better host.