We had a marvelous time at Rutkay's place. The location of the house is great; right in the middle of Istiklal street with equal walking distance to both Taksim square and Galata area where lots of options for shopping, cafes and restaurants available. If you are looking for an exciting and lively spot in the city, this is definitely the house for you.
Rutkay was an excellent host. During our stay he kept contact with us to make sure that we had no problems with the house and our trip to Istanbul.
We will be definitely staying here for our next visit. Thanks a million Rutkay!