First, a note on the host. Mustafa is extraordinarily friendly, hospitable, and performs above and beyond. From the moment we arrived, he treated us like friends. He brought us water and bread. He suggested things to do in Istanbul. And he toured us around his home. For the residence: it is a perfect place in a perfect location in Istanbul. The view is amazing...we had fun watching all the ships come and go. The home is well equipped and each room has its own bath. The living and dining rooms offer the extraordinary views along with great comfort. For me, this is the place to stay in Istanbul, and you couldn't pick a better host.