Our stay here was truly the highlight of our Istanbul trip.
Now, that's a pretty big statement. You've got the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and other dazzling historical sites as steep competition. But nothing could beat trekking up the cobblestone streets of our Karakoy neighborhood after a long day to return to our little oasis in the city.
The apartment itself boasts magnificent views of the water and is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The in-unit washer/dryer was a godsend and there were bottles of safe drinking water on arrival. And the apartment is gorgeous- historically renovated, spacious, brimming with character, and adjacent to a small (but mighty!) corner shop and restaurants galore.
What truly should give you pause and book this listing though is the customer service. It is unparalleled. Alaattin greeted us warmly the first day, carried our bags up the stairs, and gave us the grand tour of the space. Zehra called us to see what questions we may have and came through for us in a medical emergency when we knew no one else in the country (thank you for the recommendation for the hospital that was within a 6 minute walk, lifesaver!). We are already talking about when we can return with family and share with them this experience.