Ozdemir's place is tucked away at the start of the woods and hiking trails. Ozdemir was a true host. I came to Büyükada for a midweek night for my birthday, and was surprised with a birthday cake complete with candles after a delicious dinner of kofte, salad, and red wine. The room was simple and quiet, just what I needed to balance an afternoon of work-related Zoom calls and a morning out on the hiking trails. Thank you Ozdemir for making my birthday special!