The location is fantastic. Moda is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Istanbul with a perfect blend of lively night scene, high quality bars and restaurants and the rich open market of Kadikoy, with the quietness of residential Moda (which is just 5 mins walk from Kadikoy center) and most importantly an amazing view of the historical peninsula from the Anatolian side. The house has everything you need, a little old and has some small issues to be fixed but definitely worth the stay. Asli is a kind and nice person as far as I can tell from the phone conversations we had. She lives elsewhere in Turkey and arranges the pick up/drop off of the key and other technical services with her friends.