I spent one week in this beautiful house along the Bosphorus. The place is very green with a very nice garden, terraces with great views on the Rumeli castle. We were most than welcome by his so nice parents, his mother Karen was a superb hostess, with lots of attentions and care. She was always very helpful when we needed an advice, and we had nice conversations with her and her dauthter Mine. All the pets are very nice too. We just felt like at home. The place is a little far away from the centre of Istanbul, but it was not at all a problem. There is a very good bus service and it was nice walking back home at night. Thank you very much Karen for your warm welcome, and we shall no doubt return to your house when we come back to Istanbul !