Murat and Ozzie were at the apartment to welcome me. He texted and emailed me prior to my arrival to make sure that I knew my way and even came out to the taxi to help with my luggage.

The apartment is very much like the photographs, only larger and very homely. I had an extremely comfortable stay. The furnishings and decor give it more of a homely feel and there are some very thoughtful finishes. It's location is perfect, tucked away on a quiet street but within walking distance to the hustle and bustle of Taksim and the solitude of the Bospherous.

Murat and Ossie were always at hand to offer advice and ran over to help me when I was having difficulty connecting to the internet. I'll definitely stay again when I next come to Istanbul.