Pelin was very supportive and welcoming. She's friendly, talkative, and knows about Turkish culture. The room is comfortable, and apartment well-equipped. It is close to higher-end shopping on Bagat, but it's about 20-30 minutes from the hipper part of Kadakoy. Easy to get there, but does take some time. Also there's a school right next to the building, so you'll hear them and their morning announcements around 8am. Overall, a good option for a spot out of the main hustle of things. Be sure to check with Pelin about logistics though as the schedule for her cleaning lady and following guests overlapped with mine without my knowledge. Not a big problem, but just something to know.