Doruk is an outstanding host!
Prior our visit he sent an extremely well crafted list of restaurants, coffee shops, stores, museums, etc. He offered to make reservations to any restaurant we would like to go to, which was very helpful. If you want to eat well and not at touristy spots I highly recommend to take Doruk's offer and make reservations in advance.
Doruk also organizes private boat tours along the Bosphorus that he kindly suggested it to us. The boat ended being an amazing, huge private yacht and we had the tastiest turkish local bites for lunch. It was indeed the highlight of the trip! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
My parents arrived a day earlier, Doruk was very kind to meet them personally and show around.
He helped us with making reservations at hammam which is must while in Istanbul! He booked airport shuttle, which was very convenient, we didn't have to explain ANY directions, which sometimes can get difficult with non english speaking taxi drivers.
In general while staying any question I had Doruk was very prompt with his responses.
Last but not the least, the area where apartment is located is just the best. Its my 3rd time visiting the city, however its the first time when i felt like a true local. It was quite but no secluded, all neighbors seem to know each other. Baristas at the coffee shop (Mavra) across the street knew what we would ordere by memory by end our trip.
Apartment was clean and very tastefully decorated!
Sincere thank you to Doruk who made our family reunion trip unforgettable! Definitely will be back!