I’ve spent a month there. And haven’t regretted that I booked it a single moment. Aybala is a very nice host. We communicated well. She always found a quick answer for all my questions.
The place itself is nice and cozy. It shows that Aybala is an artist with a very good taste. Though it’s not spot-on new and has a need in renovation, it is still very nice, especially for a listed price. Should it be renovated it would be much more expensive.
The place is way bigger then any other Istanbul AirBnb I stayed in.
The points you need to be aware of:
1) bathroom is downstairs, so if you don’t like or cannot take them, leave this booking to someone who doesn’t mind
2) the place has a lot of character and soul, it is charming this way, so if you are freaking out easily about little details, don’t book it.
However, if you are an artistic soul, laid back person and if you want to feel real Istanbul vibe, take the place. You won’t regret it.