The week spent in this sunny, well-appointed apartment was heaven. It is actually nicer than the photo's and made it hard to leave to tour Istanbul!
Blazing fast WIFI, very clean, super comfortable, a nicely equipped kitchen and newly redecorated.
On arrival I was given a personal tour of the area with great information on transportation, restaurants, etc.
The Balat/Fener neighborhood on the Golden Horn is a photographer's dream with many bakeries, produce vendors, ATM's and more nearby.
The location is 3 minutes from a park on the water and also a bus (#99) that takes you directly into the historic areas in about 10 min. If I had time I would usually walk - 20 min.
Isil, the owner and hostess, is impressively professional, generous in spirit and looks like a fashion model. Her English is perfect. She replied immediately if I had any questions and helped me with Sufi - Dervish reservations, taxi's and more. Anything I needed in the apartment was there right away. (Lindsay is an English friend who helps her with the listing and was also super helpful online.) After staying in 55 hotels/b&b's/hostels in the last year I am a little choosy. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
So glad I found this exceptional place.