I would like to start by saying that this was our first time using Air Bnb, and because of this great experience we will definitely use it again. I would like to separate my review between the host and the apartment. First, the host Tansel was absolutely amazing. He is very reliable with quick responses to all our communications both before the trip and while we were there. One of our bags did not make it to Istanbul airport, and if that has happened to anyone you know how stressful that can be. We ended up calling Tansel to confirm the address of the apartment for our lost luggage claim at the airport, and he spoke directly with the agent, even giving his own phone number as the contact info. The next day we were out and about in wonderful Istanbul, and the luggage had arrived while we were out. Tansel arranged to have it collected so that we got it when we got back from sight seeing. Because of Tansel we did not have to waste any time waiting for the luggage to show up, or have to worry about what would happen if it arrived while we were out. Last comment about the host: his mother, a lovely lady, lives around the corner from the apartment building. Since we arrived late at night, she had stocked the fridge with the basics (water, bread, cheese, snack bars) so that we would not have to worry about food at that time of night if we so chose. So considerate! Overall, 6 out 5 stars for the hosts. Second part of the review is regarding the apartment. We are a family of 5, with 3 kids including 2 teenagers and an 8 yr old. The apartment was very cosy and comfortable for our family. It was also very very clean, and we felt very safe. Note that there isn't a sitting area inside the apartment outside of the dining table, but this was not an issue for us as we spent all day outside of the apartment and only came back to rest or sleep. The other note I would mention is that the water closet and the bath room are very small. I am 6ft 2 in, and felt a little cramped in both. However I am lean, if there is someone with a lot of girth I think the shower stall and toilet location may be unusable, that is my only thing to warn about or point out. The location is ideal. We were an easy 10 minute walk from Sultan Ahmet mosque (Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. There are many markets for groceries and also restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes walk. The Marmara sea is about 10 minutes away. The closest Metro stop was about a 15 minute walk. So basically all of Istanbul is easy access from this apartment. We are already talking about the next time we can come to Istanbul. Whenever we...