This is a 5 story house with such an old charm! It’s right in the middle of Istanbul and the location is excellent, mind you that Istanbul is hilly so expect upward hikes . You can reach Taksim by just going upwards. That said, the house is close to 3 shops for grocery, daily things, fruits etc.. so it’s perfect for long stays too.
The host was amazing, incredible response time! and he sent us a small cooking pot when I asked for one, right away, and then again the bulb went out and the electrician was there within the hour. There is hot water and it’s incredible how the house was warm even in the cold weather, I believe the insulation was excellent . On the highest level there is a terrace where we had our coffee in the morning and stayed late at night for a chat. Wonderful if the weather permits.Overall we had a great time there! Definitely recommended for big groups, as it has 4 bedrooms and a sofa bed . Also we were able to wash clothes and there is a dishwasher.
My only comment is that the house being an older construction, has a lot of stairs , round staircases, that could be an issue for people with mobility, and the kitchen is on the highest floor so you will need to be doing quite a lot of up / down , also not the best for babies that can’t walk and balance properly. We had a 2 yr old that we had to close off the staircase from the top side with a creative way In order she doesn’t attempt to go down. But we also had 3 and 5 yr olds who were going up and down easily with no issue at all.Also, the ground floor has a bedroom but it’s bathroom is very small ( only toilet and a very small sink) , so it’s a bit tight. There is no microwave or a water heater, so you have to heat food abd water on the stove.
The place is wonderful, we stayed there for 10 days as a big family reunion , and we had a great time to be able to all be together all day rather than a hotel room. Definitely recommended!!
PS. The host also connected us with his cleaning lady who came as we arranged to clean the house, as we had kids. It was of course an extra cost (paid directly to her) but to have the service available was just a lifesaver! Thank you Omer!