I traveled here with my family, and had an incredible stay! Alex was incredibly welcoming. He greeted us openly, and gave us a great tour of the house. He also gave us a nice explanation of Istanbul on the map. We were so comfortable at the house. The location is great and is walking distance to Taksim Square...where you can easily access the metro, and all of Istanbul. We cannot wait to return and stay here again! Thank you so much Alex for helping make our first trip to Istanbul one to remember!