What a blessing for us to find this piece of paradise. We were greeted by Elifs beautiful Mum who made us feel right at home. We were getting settled in and she brought us up tea and snacks which we enjoyed on the terrace. We had really wonderful sleeps here and just felt so relaxed. Loved so much hearing the rooster and chickens in the yard. So beautiful to be nestled in among the trees yet just walking distance to everything you need. Elif Dad showed us around, where to buy bread, where to buy groceries, who has the freshest fish! We bought a whole fish and cooked it for dinner. So delicious! It is so quiet and peaceful, you shut the door and look out the windows and could be in the country rather than in the heart of Istanbul! We had a car which we parked right outside which was very convenient. Elif is so warm and welcoming and just a really special person. We felt so much at home and will definitely come back to stay when we are next in Istanbul. Definitely a home away from home. The apartment is really well set up and the layout is great. The kitchen is fantastic and we really loved being able to cook, a luxury you don't have in a hotel! Thank you !