Sabahattin’s place was better than expected. The apartment was immaculate, stylish and spacious. The location was perfectly situated off of İstiklal Cd (about a 10-15 minute walk), and a 5 minute walk down to the Bosphorus River where you can ferry across for 7 Lira per person.
Sabahattin was incredibly responsive; we ended up connecting on WhatsApp to ease communication. There was an evening where my fiancé and I bought a bottle of wine, and did not have a wine opener...we shot Sabahattin a message to let him know, and within minutes Sabahattin showed up with an opener. The hospitable gesture allowed for a wonderful evening with my partner. I look forward to returning to Istanbul and staying at another one of Sabahattin’s properties.