Staying with Ziya for a week was a really great experience - definitely recommend staying here to other solo visitors. He went out of his way to make me feel at home, we shared some nice times getting to know each-other and was able to explore some places in Kadikoy together with him and his friends. House is clean and has everything you need in a place, is very close to restaurants, bars, and the ferry (but is not on a busy road) - and was great to live with such a considerate and down-to-earth guy. Came for a house, left with a new friend. Looking forward to visiting again!