Where to begin...
Location: Fantastic on the Asia side of Istanbul which is the more affluent side. On top of a well known hill called Dragos with spectacular views of sunrise and moonrise. Truly the moonrise over the Sea of Marmara was breathtaking. The neighborhood is filled with villas and is very quiet and peaceful. Within walking distance is a 5 star seafood restaurant which we loved. A few steps further, you are at the marina with walking paths along the water and parks for miles.
The house: We had the entire top 3 floors with access to the cabanas and the pool. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for gourmet meals. We ate multiple meals at home everyday. The living areas are very comfortable for eating, resting, playing games or just marveling at the view. The bedrooms are all comfortable with a strong AC unit upstairs which was an absolute during our stay. The pool was so refreshing and we spent a lot of time sunbathing and playing games around it.
And finally the hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. I had never stayed in an airbnb where the hosts lived in the same house so I had my hesitations but it was truly a blessing having them available for any questions we had about getting around. We had a very memorable family reunion and plan to return and recommend this home to all our friends and family.