Oh my god.
This was my top Airbnb experience, and believe me, I had a bunch.
Ilayida is the best person on this planet (and her cat Louie is the sweetest and saddest boy ever), I swear to God, I just fell in love with her. Fun, smart, beautiful, independent, creative, chic — it's all true about this stunning person.
The flat is perfect. Imagine perfect? That's how Ilayida's flat is!
First, it's just BEAUTIFULLY decorated. Ilayda is a promising painter, so you'll be basically living in a young artist's gallery.
It has the best view: you can see the sea, and your room is overlooking an old nun school turned into a regular school — which is, again, beautiful.
It has everything, and everything is very handy and comfy, starting with your bed and light-blocking curtains.
It's one of the coolest streets in Istanbul, very historical, very chill — the neighborhood is known for its cafes and workshops.
I loved it. That was one perfect month, thank you!