Merhaba,
My husband and I stayed at this modern and lovely Airbnb for 28 days and it was one of the most extraordinary properties we’ve ever stayed it.
From the very start, the host was helpful, replied quickly and was very friendly and accommodating.
First off, the apartment was incredibly clean- the floors, carpet, counters, sofa, bedroom, bed sheets, drawers, and bathroom.
The apartment was also perfectly outfitted with all the essentials needed to experience a short or extended holiday. Our tip would be to stay at this flat for as long as you can and simply travel to the European side.
From a large bed for two, big flat-screen TV with Netflix and Amazon streaming services, an excellent wifi connection, and well-designed powerful standing fan- this place has it all.
Virtually everything is new from teacups, pots and pans, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, teapot, stovetop, and cups. When we returned from our adventures each day we were glad to come "home."
There is also a beautiful private deck and garden area in the back and we enjoyed watering it every couple of days. There are three very cool Turkish cats who come around to say Merhaba every so often and drank the water we put out for them.
The location of the property is in Moda on the Asian side and the area has plenty of restaurants, markets, grocery stores, unique shops, pharmacies, hospitals, and has a cool hip vibe.
You can walk along a path to the Bosphorus with restrooms, grass to throw down a Turkish towel and picnic, read a book, or nap.
Directly across the street is an old trolly that circles Moda. It takes approximately 20 minutes roundtrip if you are curious about your surroundings. The trolly comes roughly every 10 minutes from 7 am until 8 pm.
There are multiple stops, including near the ferries that depart every twenties for those times we wanted to ferry across to the European side.
As two people who have been around the world many times and stayed in several Airbnbs and hotels, this flat is remarkable. Definitely one of the best.
Thank you to all those who made our stay in Istanbul and this flat such a memorable experience that we shall continue to remember our time here for years to come. We will stay here again when we return to Istanbul.