We are a family of 4 (two children ages 4 & 8) and we stayed 3 nights in this beautiful, spacious apartment. It was located very close to the center of Kadikoy, with hundreds and hundreds of shops and restaurants, as well as to the ferry terminal and metro. The apartment provided us with a lot of space to spread out and we enjoyed it much more than we would have a hotel. However, there are a few details to keep in mind:
1. You must walk up 77 steps to reach the apartment (yes, I counted). It’s fine, and our kids did fine, but FYI!
2. Confirm exact address before arrival - we weren’t sure which buzzer to ring so we rang them all.
3. There is no smoke detector. In this day and age there is no reason not to have one. The apartment is on the top floor with only one means of exit. This is not unusual for Turkey, unfortunately, but I would not stay here again unless one was installed.
Mehmet was super friendly and I’m sure would be helpful with any questions you might have about the area. If a smoke detector were installed I would absolutely love to stay here again. Thank you, Mehmet, for sharing your lovely home with us.