Hakan is a warm and gracious host. He provided informative introduction to the area of Moda in Kadikoy and did so with good humor. The apartment itself is located very close to the ferry and amazing sunsets over the Sea of Marmara. Likewise, the light coming into the room every morning was a great way to start each day.
And when I suffered an foreseen health emergency (a clumsy injury away from the apartment), Hakan went out of his way to help communicate with doctor's office and make sure I was seen right away. Most will never need this kind of attention, but it shows the kind of person Hakan is.
Given the charming apartment, the great neighborhood and the intuitive hospitality of this great host, I can strongly recommend stays with Hakan in Moda, Istanbul.