Most delightful stay in Istanbul! The neighborhood is awesome with so many options: cafes, ice cream, Turkish kebap, fish and seafood, pizza and then some. There is also a grocery store and a pharmacy literally a few minutes away from the apartment. The neighborhood is very safe . You can take walks along the Bosphorus and catch buses and shared rides to the city center. The apartment is very neat and comfortable with a lovely backyard. We even picked our own cucumbers, apples and pears! Last but not least, our host Volkan was very friendly and accommodating. He was very accessible. I would definitely stay here again.