We rented the place for a month, it was an amazing experience.
The house is in a peaceful small village, greenery everywhere, the fresh air is something to die for and temperature is 2 to 3 degrees less than Istanbul the city. We visited in spring May/June 2022, and the place is way nicer and greener than it looks in the pictures. Nothing beats an early morning coffee in the garden, or a fire while it’s raining.
A lot to explore in the nearby, I took a different route for each run and there was always something to see.
The greatest advantage was the location. 5 minutes drive to Gollu lake. 12 mintes drive to Riva, a peaceful small town on the black sea with great scenery. 10 minutes drive from Polonezkoy, the best destination for picnics in Istanbul, great views, mesmerizing greenery and mesmerizing fresh air. 45 to 60 minutes drive to the heart of Istanbul.
The place is equipped with everything you need and expect to find in such place. Everything is sparkling clean and in great shape.
The house is on a private piece of land, a long with few other Airbnb units that’s usually only occupied in the weekends. Privacy is not the main feature of the place, the living indoor area is visible to the shared spaces at all times. My only criticism is how close one unit is from the back side that even a normal conversation on the naighbors’ balcony is annoying at night.
Overall it was a therapeutic experience and we had a blast, I highly recommend the place if you want a runaway from the city, for relaxation and fresh air. Even if you are visiting from abroad (like us) and still want to visit Istanbul the old city, it’s still very much in the reach and you will have your peaceful nest in the country side to breath and rest.