Istanbul airport can be a little chaotic and you might get confused the first time you visit, so I really appreciated Giorgio having airport transfer arranged for us even though we arrived pretty late at night. Ziya who picked us up and showed us around the house was also very kind and helpful. The house area makes me feel safe. It’s close to local shops and very friendly kebab places around the corner. It was quite up hill to walk toward the city/tram, a nice workout for me but my parents were very tired. If you have elders with you, it’s easier to get an Uber or a taxi. One little thing that I didn’t like was how the bedroom on the first floor couldn’t block noises from the street. I heard cars passing by and people talked loudly when they walked by. If you are a light sleeper, you won’t be able to sleep. I moved to sleep on the couch in the living room. Second floor didn’t have noise problem at all, better to stay up there. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and like how responsive and helpful Giorgio is. We hope to come back again!