For our 5-night stay as a family of 4 Aysegül's apartment had everything we needed. Communication with her was great. We decided to stay on the Asian side of Istanbul to get more of a feel for Turkish life. Moda neighbourhood is buzzing and gets very busy in the evening. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and supermarkets close by. It's easy to get to the old city by ferry for your sightseeing - the walk to the ferry terminal is about 15 minutes.