Wonderful! Yesim is a very nice hostess with a lovely apartment in a traditional Turkish neighborhood. Perfect place to stay if you're wanting to experience local life. The barking dog and fighting cats will, however, keep you awake at night. Kuzguncuk is also an expensive area in comparison to other parts of Istanbul. But it's close proximity to Üsküdar and easy access to public transport make it a great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the European side while still being a short boat or metro ride away.