The Lovely Garden proved indeed to be a lovely garden and home to stay. The property was very clean and cozy with a feel of a real home. The house facilities and the garden turned out exactly how they have been depicted on the photos and even more so.....Most importantly, it was the warmth and hospitality of Tuna and her family, that made our short stay so special. Tuna is a very special, kind and caring host. She helped us with every need, providing guidance and utmost hospitality, including freshly made Turkish pastry and chocolate cake as a surprise. This place is made even more special by the presence of a gorgeous adopted dog Tamal. He is always kind, hospitable and open for a lively play and a nice piece of bread with cheese :).

The Lovely Garden is located in a very green, clean and safe neighbourhood in Anatolia (the Asian part of Istanbul), away from the everyday buzz and hectic lifepace. It is immersed in a residential area, very close to a beautiful Camlica public park. The area is nice for comfortable walks, if one is interested to observe local life in a residential part of Istanbul, away from the myriad of tourists, shops, industries and business centers. A number of local restaurants, bakeries and grocery shops are located at a walking distance.

We would highly recommend the Lovely Garden to someone, who is seeking to stay more in a family atmosphere in a quiet green area, rejuvenating oneself with the energy of trees and the magical sound of the call for prayer, which can be heard from the minarets of the nearby mosque. It is worth mentioning that Tuna's family also runs a cozy lodge in a green area in the vicinity of Istanbul. We would highly recommend this place as well to someone interested in a quiet retreat surrounded by nature.

We loved everything about the Lovely Garden and we have had a very lovely experience staying there! Above all, we would like to extend our hearty greetings to Tuna's family and thank her, her mother, her sister, her lovely daughter and son, the dog Tamal and her entire family for the warmth, hospitality and kind smiles. Sending you love and smiles from our hearts and wishing you all the best.
We do hope and look forward to stay in the Lovely Garden again!!!
Tashekullar, Tuna.
With warm reegards,
Allan and Nigora