I cannot say enough good things about my stay and my host. The house is very spacious and clean. The bedroom is sunny, large and has lots of storage space; it even has a desk. Halis is an amazing host who is very friendly and caring. He made me a special soup when I got sick. He introduced me to the parents of his students so I could practice Turkish and the children can practice English. The neighborhood is safe, quiet and has all the shops you need to make your stay very comfortable. Public transportation is close by. My only concern was the fact that the house is in the middle of a steep hill and that would be a strain on my heart and legs but I got used to it very quickly and built so much strength that I can now climb 20 floors easily. I recommend this place highly especially for a long-term stay