Tarek is an excellent host. He was waiting for us at the apartment when we arrived, provided detailed instructions on how everything worked, and subsequently responded promptly whenever we had an issue (and we had few). He was also very helpful in getting us oriented and offering recommendations.

The apartment is bright, airy, and comfortable and has a great shower and a well equipped kitchen. It is also wonderfully situated, convenient to good restaurants and cafes as well as to great green grocers. It is an easy walk to Istiklal and Taksim Square. The Old city is a slightly longer walk or can be reached by a Tram that stops five minutes away just down the hill.

Overall the apartment proved a perfect spot for our month sojourn in Istanbul. We were sad to depart!