Arkadas! Mutlu is an incredible host. It seems hosting is really his passion. You are not signing up for a typical hotel stay if you opt to stay with Mutlu! You will have round the clock access to your own personal guide, friend and Turkish teacher. We were met by a bottle of wine on the first night, taken out to meals by him and left with some of his own made Turkish delight on the last day. He really is an incredibly generous and sweet man who will make sure you have an unforgettable stay and get a real insight into Istanbul. Not just the tourist trail. The house is really in an ideal location where the kids play in the street and there is lots of street side restaurants and shops but it isn’t particularly touristy. The river is not far and the central part with the tourist attractions isn’t a particularly long walk. But Mutlu will also drive you if he has time and you ask nicely. Thank you Mutlu. An unforgettable experience!