Jordan's place was the best money we spent in Istanbul. We were hosting our immediate family in Istanbul for a family reunion. It was important to us to stay in a place that gives each family their own space and has a spacious living room, so people could socialize and eat together. Our guests were comfortable and enjoyed the experience thanks to the well-equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and large dining/living area. In this posting, all photos are true representations of the house, showing no wide-angle lenses or misleading information. Additionally, I believe this was the cleanest Airbnb unit I've ever stayed in. We had a great time. I appreciated Jordan's flexibility and responsiveness.
The neighborhood is one of the best in Istanbul, with a 10-minute walk to the beach, grocery stores within walking distance, and a beautiful park right in front of the house.
The experience could have been improved by addressing a few issues.
1-The Wifi is a problem, as mentioned in previous reviews. The 2nd floor does not have Wifi access. We had good reception only in certain parts of the first floor. Installing WiFi extenders could fix the problem. For now, buy a SIM card or you may be frustrated.
2-The person who assisted us with check-in, questions and required accommodations, Anwar, was extremely friendly and helpful. Jordan and I had arrangements to park two rental cars at the property. Our second car ended up in the street because Anwar wasn't in the loop. One afternoon, we walked out to find the car gone! As none of us speaks Turkish fluently, the situation was quite stressful . Long story short, the car was towed since it was parked in a narrow alley behind the house. It took us a few hours to find it. We had to pay 200 tl fine to have it back. This all could have been avoided with better communications.
Also, during checkout, Anwar asked for my husband's passport and made a copy of it! The platform that must be used for any property/document issues is Airbnb, so I don't know why the copy of the passport was needed!
Our family would like to thank Jordan for hosting on Airbnb and making this memorable trip possible.