This apartment is very cute and has a great terrace in the second living room. The location is divine: so many great restaurants and bars nearby, no transit needed. The space is immaculate, and Akif even provided bottled water, filter coffee and tea. But more important than the wonderful flat itself is Akif's hospitality.
Akif greeted me and accommodated us for three separate listings in Istanbul. Each time, he was helpful, responsive and very friendly. By the end of our trip, we were fast friends. In fact, when I missed my flight out of Istanbul, I called Akif and he was able to set me up with a place to stay (this one) right away. It was a horrible situation but I ended up having a great night with Akif and his friends, who are by far the loveliest people I've ever met through Airbnb. I can't wait for them to visit New York so I can return their hospitality, but it's a tough act to follow!