I just spent 3 weeks at this wonderful home in Istanbul. The yard and the view are truly amazing. Karin (Can's mother) is the host and I just loved her! The house is a bit busy with animals, children taking art lessons and friends visiting, but that's what I enjoyed so much!

If you love animals and need a slower paced area to come back to after sight-seeing, this is the place! I can't say enough wonderful things about the yard and having coffee/tea on the patio while looking at the Rumeli Fort .

It's easy to take the bus in to the city from the house (about 40 minutes) and walking 5 minutes downhill to the Bosphorus was a lovely daily ritual. I'm so glad I stayed here!