Great host, PERFECT location, FEW amenities offered upon arrival (almost none). I would say the location is one of the BEST in Istanbul (I lived in Istanbul 7 years back in time). Hilal is an easygoing person and you become friends with her as soon as you arrive her place. Communication is great. However, I value offered amenities a lot in short stays. She offers nearly no basic needs such as, shampoo, toilet paper, drinking water, liquid soap, even laundry detergent and so on. I had to buy my own basic needs which is VERY inconvenient for a traveller. Upon my arrival, I noticed that there is no liquid soap in the bathroom to wash hands and I even bought this one (I do not understand how it is possible not having a liquid soap at home, nowadays it is even more important to have hygiene stuff ready in any case due to ongoing pandemic situation). To be honest, I was disappointed because none of the basic needs is provided. Moreover, the apartment stairs are never cleaned during my stay (1 month). However, Hilal herself cleans the common places in the flat regularly and tries to keep things neatly. I value these sort of things A LOT, if I am staying in an airbnb place which costs me higher than the average, I would want to have at least my basic needs provided. It was just unfortunate, but I hope Hilal improves this for the future hosts.
Best,
Anil G.