We have stayed here for a good month and we are extending our stay now :DDD
We love it here. We’ve got so much positive things to say about this place.
First of all, the value of this place is fantastic! One of the things that we like about Erhan’s place is that the location is Superb. It is only 1 minute walking to the train station. Carrefour is just downstairs. You’ve got another grocery shop around the corner. Nevertheless, the whole area around the apartment has full of local shops where you can get your spices, your organic honey, your fresh meat, your hairdresser ;) , your super cool cafes that does excellent cakes, buzzing restaurants - and then, as you walk towards the high street - full of shops again, artisan baklava oh my goodness and walk further and walah - fresh seaaaaaaaaaaaa foooooooodddddd. We love it - as everything is just a grasp away.
Right, so these are the local shops here. Nevertheless, only 2 minutes away walking from the apartment, there you have 3 shopping complexes. The nearest to the place is the posh one - Capacity Mall - so there you have your Hugo Boss, your Tommys, Mossimo Dutti etc etc. So, what I’m saying is that the location of the apartment has a diverse range of shops. You have your local shops which is fannntastic and you also have your branded shops which is fantastic too. You do not have to worry about food at all. Taxi? Just hail the yellow cab like a New Yorker, I love it.
And another one of the most important thing that we like about Erhan’s apartment is that it’s just 20 meters away from the hospital - during these pandemic times, the distance of the hospital is important to us ;) and oh yes, Eczanes are EVERYWHERE here. I love it. Skin care game is onnnnn. In short, the location of Erhan’s apartment is Excellently Sufficient. We stayed in Beyoglu when we first got to Istanbul and then we moved to Erhan’s place in Bakirkoy. We love the people in Bakirkoy here because they’re a bit more chill :DDDD
The description of this place on Airbnb “Calm place” - it is true. When I arrive, I thought that it would be a ‘noisy’ place as it is smacked in the middle of Bakirkoy town as Bakirkoy don’t sleep till late :D - on the contrary - it really felt Calm! - description was true! I even felt safe walking around Bakirkoy middle of the night because the city hasn’t gone to sleep yet! I love it!
There is another sweet sweet thing I like about Erhan’s place in Bakirkoy - the convenience of getting to the waterfront. You have to do the Kennedy Cadesi Marmara sea waterfront walk - it is b e a u t I f u l. When the sun’s out, Istanbul’s sea colour is beauuuutiful. It is silverish blue with a lot of pigmentation. It is Spectacular. We did the walk starting from Bakirkoy of course, till the edge of coming into Topkapi Palace area. Yes, it was a longggg walk but we broke the walk into 3 days. If we didn’t choose Erhan’s place, we will not know that Istanbul develops superb urban waterfront walks like these on the Marmara sea side. It’s a thriving city, and yet so calming by the sea.
Now, let’s talk about the apartment. It is super clean. The comfortable living room and the 6 seats dining room are on the front part of the house. In the morning, I will have my coffee sitting on the chair in the balcony, soaking up the sun and observing the urban vibes on the street.
Kitchen in the middle. I love the kitchen. Everything is sufficient - pots, pans, utensils, bowls, plates, glasses, mugs. I love it also when an Airbnb home has a huggggeee fridge freezer coz that is crucial to us :D
I love the shower room. The finishes are quick dry material. Shower is strong. Hot water is always available and that is Superb!
And then you have a closet corridor which is very very good to have too.
And now, we come to the two bedrooms in the rear - it is so quiet back here. Which puzzled me so much because we are in the middle of a town. That means deep night sleeps and fresh exciting days to look forward to.
And finally, the Host, Mr Erhan. I would like to acknowledge you Sir for being kind, thoughtful, helpful, prompt, from waaaayyyy before we checked in until we’re going off now. He has been ever so generous to us even before we checked in and we are so grateful that we could extend our stay with him at his place. He was caring and wanted to give the best service to us every time we ask him of anything in regards to the apartment. Hence, you will have an attentive Host that is caring and loving when you stay at his place.
Will we come back here again?
- The first day we arrived, my husband expressed his love straightaway when we walked in. Straightaway. Which is rare.
So, of course we’ll come back! XXXX
Thank you so much Erhan for letting us stay here at your apartment.
We felt like being cared and loved by a good friend that wants the best for his friends.
Sam and myself, we wish you all the best Erhan and we hope to see you soon one sweet day. xxxx