For context, we are a family of 5 with 3 kids, live in the US, and have used Airbnbs several times. This was our first Airbnb stay outside the US, and our first trip to Turkey. Our prior Airbnb stays have all been great. We rated this one 3 stars because the stay was just OK (vs. good or excellent) and there were surprises that weren’t apparent in the listing.
The apartment is in a good location and hosts are excellent. However access with bags was a big challenge and we landed up having to all sleep in one bedroom because the other 2 bedrooms did not have air conditioning (too uncomfortable for us in summer). I would work with the hosts again but wouldn’t stay again in this apartment.
Details below with ratings on a few dimensions (on a scale of 5):
1) Hosts 5 stars, very responsive, helpful and accommodating
2) Location 5 stars, great location in a nice part of town with lots to do in the area and well linked via public transportation.
3) Access (with baggage) 2 stars, on arrival we couldn’t get our taxi to the building despite trying, had to walk quite a distance on steep cobblestone paths with large bags which was a challenge
4) Apartment layout and condition 3 stars, large light-filled apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large sitting and dining room, and nice views. However, the apartment is at best equivalent to a 3 star hotel. Only 1 of 3 bedrooms is air conditioned, the second bathroom is extremely small, kitchen is sparsely equipped, appliances are dated, and there was very noisy building construction during our stay
5) Building 3 stars, nice heritage building with beautiful architecture, tall ceilings, etc. However, condition of building is not great, some areas are not the cleanest / smell unpleasant, elevator is very small