Iclal is a very friendly and supportive host. I loved my experience of staying at her house, the secret garden alone for 2 weeks. Iclal and I kept contact before my trip to istanbul, and it was very important to comfort myself for the trip very much looked forward. Iclal showed me the area via video, chatted with me about transportation and helped me to speak to the taxi on my arrival. It was very sweet. On my arrival, Iclal asked her sister to help me to check in because Turkey is under going lockdown that she can not personally meet me that evening. Her sister was very nice as well, even offered me chinese food for dinner.
It is a very safe place, clean and quite, yet at the very center of a crowded tourisy area where you can enjoy the local culture, food, and shopping.
The house is clean and has most the necessary utilities for a holiday. It is perfect for 1 -3 people to stay i think.
I am on my way back to Ireland now, I hope i can return to Istanbul one day again, and I will definitely hoping to stay at Iclal's again if it is available.
Dawn Wang