It was the best and the humblest house that I've ever stayed in Istanbul. With an amazing sea view on one side, old Istanbul streets and buildings on the other side; the best composition could ever be!
First thing that you should know about, you won't be renting a house; you will be renting a whole building basically. It was a lovely three-storey house that suitable for 5 people perfectly. It was super clean and despite being an old building, the interior was perfectly amended. It had an amazing sea view on third floor and the other facade of the building was also lovely with the little bay window toward the old streets of Balat. We just loved the house with every aspect of it.
We rented the house for the new year's eves and were blessed with a bottle of wine from the owner of the house which was a beautiful gesture:)
As for the region; because of Balat became a junction of alternative designers/artists/photographers for the last few years, now it is such a place that you can find well-designed handmade products while you are taking a stroll through the streets with full of scenes.

Thanks to the owner who was able to keep the house that much simple, beautiful, charming, and humble at the same time.