We arrived to Istanbul after staying in Trabzon for 7 days. This is our 5th trip to Turkey …Have stayed in various types of accommodation in Turkey as a family of 4.( 2 kids aged 8 & 12yrs ).
Jermain and Zubeyda’s place was really cosy and comfortable. The apartment was exactly like in the pictures…and the Bosphorus view was simply splendid and made up for the uphill walks to the apartment!
1)The kitchen is well stocked with all crockery and pots ( we didn’t cook!) but were impressed.
2) Living room was large enough and comfortable with amazing views
3) Bedroom were decent sized(though bedsheets /duvets could be of better quality). Clean and crisp !
4) One bathroom - Clean and newish ..
5) Balcony - decent and overlooking the Bosphorus
6) 3rd bedroom with bunk beds - decent however the window overlooked a dirty alley.
7) The location is good, walkable to istiklal street and Taksim ( uphill walk) hence Tram is better.
8) Little grocery shops around the apt - was helpful for getting milk etc
FYI for families :
- the apartment is on the 3rd floor with a narrow spiral stairs - NO LIFT
- was very hard dragging our 4 suitcases up and down !
- apartment was uphill and path is cobblery (would be challenging for older people and people with kids + prams)
- Would have appreciated some coffee /tea sachets etc as a welcome pack (At least to get us started)
- There was no drinkable water (however Jermaine was super kind to immediately send it over when requested)
- No toilet supplies/ tissue paper (extra Toilet paper etc) - though shampoo + shower gel was provided.
- In summer the bedrooms would be hot and stuffy as there is no air conditioning. It was winters so we opened the window for the cool air. (Might be challenging for small children, we did see a standing fan though)
- Lastly, there is construction going on in the building right opposite the apartment. So you will experience morning chaos of unloading of construction material and trucks reversing etc !! ( if window is closed might be fine .. we had to open for fresh air)
Overall decent and happy stay ! Thank you for hosting our family.