A beautiful old building with lots of character, tastefully remodeled. The location provides a immersion into daily life I'm not sure could be found many other places. I wish that the timing of my stay had allowed me to take part, but walking out the door into an open air street market on Sunday was a very cool send-off.
Pinar and Baran make a great team as hosts: conscientious, responsive, and attentive not only to your stay in their home but your experience in Istanbul at large. When I visit Istanbul again, I will check the availability here first.