Yavuz is a SERIOUS five star host of the highest level. From the moment he picked me up from the airport he was always there to help me with any situations I needed. From showing me around the town to giving me tours of historic sites to inviting me to dinner with his friends, Yavuz went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that I felt welcome, safe and included in all the goings on that Uskudar had to offer. Yavuz keeps a very tidy house and is very VERY quiet. Yavuz is also an excellent cook! If you are thinking about staying in Istanbul and are worried about being alone in such a large city, stay here and you will immediately feel as though you are family. Yavuz is also very eager to practice his english so you will never have to worry about things being lost in translation because he truly does desire to communicate and understand his guests. I feel as though I have a second home now in Turkey and if you have the chance to stay here, do it!