Alper’s place is in the heart of Arnavutköy in Beşiktaş, which is an incredibly charming residential neighborhood on the water, filled with lovely brunch restaurants and amazing routes for running or walking by boats and fishermen. If you want a relaxed vacation away (but still accessible) from the hustle and chaos of the touristy parts of Istanbul, this is your spot.
I stay in AirBnBs frequently for work and Alper’s place is the best house I’ve stayed in, in any city in Europe or Asia. The kitchen is lovely with all the cookware needed for real cooking, while the living room so very comfortable with a large screen tv and massive sofa. The bedroom gets a great breeze at night, while the mattress is extremely comfortable. The little patio space for sitting outside on the second floor is also lovely.
Alper is an extremely friendly host and makes you feel totally at home in his home. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to my friends coming to Istanbul.