A perfect position for two couples to share a week in Istanbul. Large bedrooms with ensuites on separate floors and one extra bathroom on the entry level. Breakfasts included at the Armada Hotel around the corner made it very easy. Walking distance to all the highlights of the old city, good restaurants and the light rail transport over the water! For a first stay in Istanbul - a great location! Host was very responsive and arranged a pickup for us from the airport. Reasonably quiet. Linked with the Armada Hotel, meant that the house was serviced daily and the staff helped with any small requests. Roof terrace with views to the Bosphorus, and tops of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia - great for cocktails and nibbles. Only downside was the kitchen in the basement - 65 steps away. But hey, it was a traditional Istanbul house - all in all a positive experience!