- Way too expensive for what it is. The place looks much nicer on the photos. It's a little bit run down. There are pieces of furniture in the photos which are missing in the apartment and other furniture which are in the apartment not in the photos. There is the distinct feeling that the place is a storage unit for all the host's friends’ unwanted odds and ends.
- The upside-down branch "chandelier" in the kitchen area is interesting but definitely past its sell by date. In the listing photo I can see what look like Christmas ornaments hanging on the branches which are actually missing. Guess it’s not in season?
- The fridge needs a clear out of old stuff and a deep clean.
- There's an actual hole in the wall under the AC and other scuff marks around the place unbecoming of a listing at this price point.
- The WiFi works pretty well
- The receptionist was very helpful and booked taxis for us whenever we needed
- The location is not ideal as it's in the middle of nowhere, so you need a car. The listing says it's "5 min to the Bosphorous" but that's driving and only if you drive twice the speed limit on the motorway.
- The bedroom photo in the listing is different to the actual one. It’s similar, but not the same. This is an Airbnb cardinal sin.
- The bed sheet has holes in it. The duvet has no cover like in the photo.
- Bring an eye mask to sleep as there are no blinds or curtains in the bedroom nor living room
- A lot of the lights don't work
- The shower drain and damaged door that doesn't close (when we informed the host about that, he ignored it and didn't fix it)
- You can't use the pool or gym due to Covid-19. This wasn’t mentioned anywhere in the listing. It just says that these are available.
- There's AC but only in the living room There is no AC in the bedroom.
- In summary, the place could be very nice if some effort is put in to fix it up, maintain, clear out the clutter. And until then, please revise the listing photos and description so they’re more honest and reflect the place as it is now and not at some point in the past.