The property was exactly as shown, if anything it is much bigger in reality. Property is cleaned as soon as the previous guests leave by a professional cleaning team so cleanliness is a guarentee. Small items such as slippers, towels etc... are placed for you in cupboards and beds (courtesy of the hosts) making you feel more welcome and looked after. The flat itself is a two floor flat. Bedrooms and larger bathroom upstairs and living room, kitchen, toilet etc all downstairs. The patio is NOT shared meaing it is solely for your own use. Neighbours are great. VNG team repsonse time is almost instant and are always at hand at hand to help.
The property itself is roughly 3-5 minute walk to the galata tower, train station, istiklal caddesi... in other words, you are quite literally in the heart of everything. The bosphorous is about an 8-10 minute walk. The street upon which the property is on has everything you could need for your stay i.e: Grocery stores, resturants, cafes, pharmacies... each no more than 30-45 seconds away.
NOTE: For those reading this review during the COVID pandemic, there are also PCR testing centers for covid fit-to-fly travel certificates nearby who will issue a certificate verified by the turkish health administration on the same day. This is good if you have forgotten to book pre-departure tests.
This property as mentioned is centered around everything. If you need anything, whatever it is, it's probably no more than 5 minutes away. Funny note, one of the only skateboard shops (and best!) in istanbul is an 8 minute walk from you.
Overall, myself and my companions couldn't have been any happier. We got a lot more than we expected and would recommend this stay to everyone. We will most definitely be returning to this amazing city and hopefully, this home, very soon! Thank you again to our amazing hosts, VNG!