Julia was very professional and communicative. Most of my messages to her were responded to within minutes. She sent us useful information in advance, including where to eat nearby (Cafe Privato offers a discount to guests staying here!). The apartment was in pristine condition, and we were met on arrival by a manager who maintains the apartments owned by Julia. He got us well acquainted with the apartment so that we knew what was available to us while we stayed. A perk was the public transit card offered, so that a guest doesn't have to go through the rigamarole of getting one, it's ready to be topped up and used right away. The location is superb, less than 5 minutes from Galata Tower, 2 minutes from Istiklal, and 10 minutes to Galata Bridge. There are many delicious, charming restaurants and cafes nearby. I had some of the best sleep of my life, the beds were super comfy and dressed in crisp white linen. The apartment is well equipped with everything one would need for a pleasant stay, including excellent wifi. Our flight was in the early evening, and Julia was fine with us leaving our luggage until we went to the airport, which really helped us a lot. The manager was available and responsive to whatsapp messages if we had any questions. On top of all this, the apartment itself is gorgeous and a lovely space to spend time in or stop by for a nap in between other activities in the city.

If I'm back in Istanbul again, I would definitely stay here or another one of Julia's properties with no hesitation.