The house is located in a very residential area of Istanbul, which had positive as well as negative sides. The house is very very close to the Istiklal Cad. and the Taksim square, that was great. Tarlabasi as a neighborhood was nice on daytime (especially the sunday market) but not really safe at night. There are many small supermarkets and one bigger market, where you can get all neccessities, besides fresh fruits etc on sunday market.

The apartment was very cozy and there was enough space for clothes and stuff for one person. Unfortunately, it wasn't in the best shape when I arrived. I had to clean up some hours and it was still quite run down (pictures seem to be old).There weren't many kitchen utilities (no pans, less eating utensils) but they were maybe scattered in the other flats from past residents.
Internet connection was most of the time really bad and always the same people had the same problems with the connection due to the small wifi reception in the basement flats.
Washing machines were all fine and also flat iron etc were always available.

But due to the great location and the very nice people living in the house at that time, it was a great stay and I dont wanna miss it.
Just keep in mind not to feed the cats in the garden, they are very intrusive and loud.

Tarlabasi often had problems with electricity/water, but its nothing pinar could change and you just have to get along with in a huge city like Istanbul, just have always candles on hand.

Pinar was very nice and helped a lot before I arrived, her friend Zeki is going to help you with problems in the house if she is not in Istanbul.

Thanks for the great time!!