We had an idyllic stay at Lale Köşk in the quiet pine forest of Büyükada. The owners and hosts live on site in the ground floor and are very friendly. Each unit has a separate entrance. The köşk was built in the 1870s and fully renovated in 2009. The property was passed down to the current owners. The 1st floor unit we stayed in has three bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and one kitchen/ living space with sink, mini fridge, stove top and dishwasher (no oven or microwave), high ceilings, french doors, wifi, and a television which we didn’t use. One of the bedrooms has a balcony upon which, it is rumored among the neighbors, Atatürk himself once had tea. Staying here is like stepping back in time. And the breakfast was super!