Burak is the consummate host who holds true to the core values of AirBnB: provide humble and comfortable lodgings and serve as an inviting beacon of knowledge for the surrounding area.
By the end of my stay, I felt part of the fabric of the apartment and became accustomed to our many lively discussions out in the living room hanging out with the cats. Burak also went above and beyond, taking me to his local barber, helping me schedule a dentist appointment, and generally providing tons of recommendations for things to do in Moda and beyond.
Staying with Burak was a refreshing and experience and I'll surely be back next time in Istanbul.