We stayed at Ihlan's apartment for 4 short days but enjoyed every minute of it (wished we had more time) Istanbul is a beautiful cosmopolitan city rich in culture and customs. From the moment we arrived Ihlam (our host) was very accommodating and attentive always ready to help and make us feel like at home as if we were family. Our stayed here was fantastic, the apartment has two very spacious and comfortable bedrooms, a very nice living room and Kitchen perfect for a family of 4 possibly 6 since there is another nice room with a bed towards the end of the flat. The apartment has all the essentials in bedrooms and living room to feel just like at home. .
There is also a nice deck outside from the living room with a spectacular view of the Sea of Marmara for those summer nights and early morning sunrise watchers.
The neighborhood is residential and beautifully ethnic which is something I always look for whenever I travel overseas.
I can not say enough good things about Ihlan, words can not express my gratitude and appreciation for how wonderful of a host he was from the moment we arrived until the moment we left wanting to help us at all times even with an airport taxi cab and discussing a fair rate with the taxi company since the taxi cab was charging us an incredible high rate
I will definitely stay at Ihlan's apartment again when back to Istanbul and recommend his apartment to family and friends not only for how beautiful, clean and accessible the flat is to everything but also for how attentive and great host Ihlam was.
Thank so much again Ihlam from me and my family you have gained a friend in New York and hope to see you very soon again.