We lived in Ankara from 1999-2001 and in Istanbul from 2005-2009 and have traveled to Turkey on many other occasions. This was our first time using AirBnB in Turkey and we were thoroughly satisfied. Everything about the Istanbul Place properties was convenient and well-run. The space was exactly as pictured and elegant. Julia and her team were highly responsive. The location was extremely central in Istanbul's old European neighborhood of Galata. We'd happily stay with Julia's team again.