Amazing and wonderful apartment with a great location in Ortakoy. Everything was nearby and very accessible, and Buse truly became a friend more than a host, I thank her for a wonderful stay. One of the biggest pros was that I had an emergency and ended up staying in the hospital for most of the trip, but Buse was truly very helpful throughout the period. I will be listing in detail all the attributes of the apartment.
Pros:
- The apartment is exactly like described and shown in the pictures, except for the last small bedroom that has a single bed instead of bunk beds.
- Dealing with Buse was easy and she was very nice. She was also very responsive and helped me in several things (restaurant recommendations, store recommendations, and helped me out when I needed a medical emergency by doing translations and talking to the doctors). She has excellent English and was very open to communication.
- Location was wonderful, yet Ortakoy itself was very crowded in the summer.
- Downstairs all essential places were available (grocery store, fruit and veggie markets, electronics store, restaurants, all of it). Local (Sok, and others) and international stores (Carrefour) were all within walking distance and available.
- The apartment was secure and the building was really nice (we entered using a code, and we had keys).
- Buse provided sheets, blankets, and all requirements immediately once asked.
Cons:
- Only 1 AC in 1 room, which was hard during a stay in the summer.
- The bathroom and the kitchen could use better cleaning.
- There was a leak in the bathroom from the toilet, which was hard to utilize using it properly.
- More essential items are needed in the kitchen.
All over our stay was wonderful, and I highly recommend the apartment.