We booked a quick trip to Turkey and came across Aslinaz's awesome 2 bedroom apartment in Taksim. The photos don't do justice to her amazing place. The elevator is not only unique but such a fun little ride every time you step in to it. Her apartment building is located smack in the middle of all the action. Great restaurants, boutiques, and shopping. It reminded us of the grit and character of Lower East Side in NYC. It's a quick walk to Taksim Station, a main hub of Istanbul mass transit. And the restaurant next door is exceptionally good, which says a lot given the other great spots to have dinner.

Now for the really good part. Servet, who manages the apartment while Aslinaz is out, is a true gem. Such a nice guy and will handle every and any of your needs. He is what sets this Airbnb experience apart from all the rest. Working with him really felt like we had a personal concierge in Turkey. He helped us book trips and events in Istanbul and in Cappadocia. And each of our tours was excellent. He together with Aslinaz helped us to have a wonderful and eventful vacation. If we ever go back to Instanbul, we will definitely look them up.