Right from the first contact with Volkan, we knew we wanted to stay in his apartment. He was quick to get back to us when we contacted him and was very attentive to all of our needs. His outstanding flexibility with check in and check out times had a major positive impact on our stay. Once we arrived, Volkan messaged us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable. The apartment is in an ideal location to explore the old city - only a stone's throw to too many attractions, restaurants and cafés to list. Inside, the apartment is clean and comfortable. The water pressure in the shower is excellent and the bed is comfy. The restaurant downstairs (Meat House) has good grilled foods and is good value. The portions are huge and we went back a couple of times. Overall, staying with Volkan was the perfect fit for us and our trip to Istanbul and I would recommend his apartment to family and friends without hesitation. Thanks again, Volkan.