I don't normally comment much in public but I've stayed in lots of self-contained studios in different cities, and this was simply the best all round experience I've had. First Ebru's friend Merve who did meet and greet speaks 5 languages and knows the city inside out, she was brilliant. Second loved the space, so thoughtfully put together, the terrace goes without saying, and an amazingly strong shower! I can say it's better than airbnb photos. You have added more terrace and studio furniture? Loved the comfy storage seat at end of bed. And who is your artist? The oil paintings are incredible. So Wed and Thurs night was quiet, Fri you could hear music until 1am, Sat until much later, Sun quiet again, but that is what I wanted, to feel part of the life of this vibrant city, the urban buzz, and the street life sights and sounds 6 floors below from my safe terrace perch, against the backdrop of tankers making there way up and down the Bosphorus. Oh, for future guests, I heard scraping on the roof, it was a seagull! I'd also advise anyone to park their city guides, and just wander through the streets just behind the apartment, but a special shout out to Lades for Turkish b'fast and famous menemen, amazing! Overall, I know Istanbul has had its security challenges recently, which seem to be under control now, but what they don't say is that this is the best place to leave something behind, I left my wallet in Sampiyon Kokorec (if you like mussels AAA rated, like the new securitised govt bond issue I read about in the papers) off the Istiklal, it was handed back by a smiling waiter when I returned several hours later, and I cross referenced this with other travellers who all reported the highest levels of honesty when they forgot stuff, which happens in the excitement of new places. There were some grumbles about the changing demographic, esp the influx of Arabs, some locals in street shops said, who don't buy much off them esp art apparently. But as a tourist outsider, it's hardly noticeable in a bad way or relevant really. And same with the poor, locals complain about the migrants from regional troubles, but as a tourist it wasn't any different from all the other big cities I've visited, even the ones with less on their plates. So don't be put off by any negative stuff you might hear or read, esp from other Turks looking back through rose tinted specs, this is a great city on the move, don't miss out! Thanks Ebru for opening your little, stylish, cosy gem of a penthouse studio with the huge roof terrace to guests, I was told Istanbul is magnificent in the snow, I'm going to try and persuade my wife and 4 yr old son to come here for a week over new year if it's still available. Everyone says Turks adore children, and pay them loads of attention, which mine can't get enough of! The apt is totally child secure and friendly, I loved the single traveller stay, time to try the family. One idea, I guess you know all the best local street food stops, could you design something simple and leave on the desktop? That Mac quad must be 15 years old! Like driving a classic car 😊