First time ever I was sad to leave an airbnb. I have stayed at many higher end airbnbs but I am a homebody and usually ready to leave by the end. This was not the case at Seaview Grand.
The view. It's amazing. I could sit on the balcony all day. Even if you're not on the balcony the view is still amazing from the couch.
The bedrooms. There are two. The larger one is perfect for families with little kids. It has bunk bed with two singles and a third can be added. There is also a crib. The queen size bed in this room was comfortable. The second room was a good size and also had a comfortable queen size bed.
The kitchen was fully stocked and the appliances functioned well and were easy to use. There is a washing machine and you can dry your clothes on the provided rack. In the afternoon sun the clothes dry fast. The hosts also provided a contact for a local laundry service that can be used instead.
The location. We absolutely loved it. We were there end of April and it was not too busy but still very lively. Beyoglu/Cihangir is a perfect place to stay to explore Istanbul. Taxis were easily accessible through Uber or Bitaksi to go to various parts of the city. Getting back to the apartment was a bit tricky as drivers often drop your fare if they find someone who flags them down. Uber/Bitaksi are cheaper than when you flag down a taxi as there are no negotiations. The fare on average to get anywhere was around 50 liras with tip so around $4-5. The area has many restaurants and cafes. You won't find alot of authentic food but there are alot of good breakfast spots and great patios to hangout and have a coffee. Istiklal is a 10-15 minute walk from the apartment. The area is very modern and filled with liberal younger people and expats. In my opinion there is no need to stay in old town/sultanahmet where you'll be drowning in tourists and tourist traps.
Yusuf was our concierge and he was extremely responsive and friendly. He often followed up with us through WhatsApp just to make sure everything is ok or if we needed anything. It was a nice touch and appreciated. I also dealt Dilon who was very friendly as well and was a pleasure to work it.
In conclusion I am so happy we chose Seaview Grand. Perfect in every way. I ended up enjoying and loving Istanbul way more than expected and our choice in accommodation definitely contributed to that. We have two little kids (age 3 and 2) and this was our first long haul trip together and I was quite nervous. This airbnb is perfect for families and even more so for couples or friends without kids. 100% we are coming back and when we do we will be staying at Seaview Grand.