My husband and I were in Istanbul for a business/private trip and stayed in Ilhan's penthouse for 4 nights. The house was a big part of our great memories about Istanbul! The view was spectacular. One side of the house is facing Bosphorus, and the other two sides gave you a great view of the beautiful houses on the slope. The house is full of sunshine from morning to dawn, and after sunset, you can light up candles to enjoy a romantic night on the terrace. The house was very clean and thoughtfully decorated. It even has a small museum of its own. It is also very close to the tram (3 mins walk) and Taksim (3 mins walk). Ilhan was very friendly and responsive. So my advice for anyone looking for a great experience in Istanbul to consider Ilhan's place. (one small note: if you are walking to the house from Taksim, take Ulker Sk, instead of Kazanci Yks., to avoid steep slope).