The greeting by Isil was super. She contacted me two days prior to my arrivial to confirm when I would be there. When I arrived at the flat, she was waiting. She had brought a small snack for a welcome and then gave us tips on the public transportation system to help with what we wanted to do. Lastly she gave us a short walking tour of the neighborhood, pointing out the best places for eating, shopping and to drink a coffee.
The flat was just as pictured, all of the appliances and fixtures were in proper working order and the falt was very clean.
The area is very lively and interesting. As mentioned in the flat description, it is an old Greek area with lots of old buildings that are being renovated. It is charming combination new shops and art galleries and traditional shops. There are a lot of children who are playing on the street, giving a good peek into modern Istanbul life.
In short, an interesting area, a flat with no unhappy surprises and Isil´s warm hosting made it a great stay.