Fantastic value in a Prime Location. Three couples plus another single individual shared this great apartment for 5 nights. We are all in our 60's and 70's so we don't stay in primitive places like we did when we were in our 20's. The location couldn't have been better just a very short walk from the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofa, and Topkapi Palace. To give you another idea of the prime location, it was just around the corner from the Four Seasons Hotel. Small markets were nearby to stock up on breakfast and lunch items, or wine. Dinner was just a close walk to the street below that had too many restaruants to choose from. Don't miss out on eating at the Shadow Restaurant (Trip Advisor #18/11,000 when we were there) and visiting under the restaurant where an underground palace is being excavated by the owners. Cannot say enough about the location, we couldn't have done better if we had tried.

Mahmud was the perfect host. Be sure and contact him before arriving. He arranged our airport transportation both arriving and departing. It was one of the most flawless transfers we have experienced. Mahmud took the time when we arrived to give us recommendations on sights not to miss, where to go, and how best to get there. He was always available to answer our questions via text, email, or in person.

The apartment was very comfortable for the seven of us. With 4 bedrooms each having its own bathroom, small kitchen, dining area, and open living room area it was truly a find. One of the bedrooms is small, but perfect for a single. If there would have been 8 of us, 4 couples, Mahmud would have brought in another single bed. The additional bed would have had to be placed in an open area, probably the dining area. We truly enjoyed gathering together in the living area for breakfast, some lunches, but definitely for drinks before going out for dinner.

The seven of us truly enjoyed our stay. It was fun watching the boat traffic out the living room window. The pictures of the apartment are very representative of what is there.