Pros:
1. Fantastic location - within walking distance of all the major attractions and Old Town
2. Beautiful view - the top deck overlooks the Bosphorus River
3. Ample working space - we had four people working from home and we had more than enough room to do so. There’s also separate wifi for each floor so we didn’t have any issues.
4. Private entrance - the room has its own elevator and private entrance so there’s a feeling of privacy
5. Washer and dryer in-unit - functioning washer and dryer in-unit.
6. Air conditioning in each room - there is a fantastic AC unit in each room that cools you as much as you need it.
Cons:
1. Kitchenware was poor quality - the “bar” seating was an old hot dog stand on wheels and was not terribly stable to sit on. The kitchen doors also did not open and shut properly.
2. Bathroom drains - we had a HUGE problem on the first day where our bathroom flooded. After investigation, the shower drain was clogged and we had to clean it out ourselves to resolve the flooding. Additionally, there was a heavy stench of sewage in the guest bathroom the entire stay. We tried to out a towel over the drain, but then learned that the toilet has a leak and drains through the drain. So, our bathroom flooded again. Plus, you can’t open the bathroom window because it smells of heavy smoke outside.
3. Upstairs deck looks into another deck directly next door - the description seemed a little misleading because the upstairs deck seemed private. But it’s actually directly next to another deck for a different AirBnB. The decks are separated by windows but we had multiple instances of guests being on both decks at the same time.
4. Washer handle is broken - a bit of an inconvenience. It’s really tough to get the washer door open because the handle is broken off. It’s sitting on a shelf on top of the dryer.
5. Garbage cans - it’s a three bed, two bath flat but only has one small garbage bin in the kitchen. Needs more.
6. Comforters we’re quite small - seems like the comforters are one size too small for the bed. My wife and I had to borrow the comforter from the third bedroom in order to sleep comfortably.