Alsu and family are wonderful hosts. we stayed 11 days in the turtle house and got just what we were looking for.
The area is more private than the lively centers of Istanbul yet everything is easily reachable by car or bus. The house is cute and has everything you need for a great vacation by the water. we went at the end of the winter months and there was plenty of wood to heat with for cozy nights inside. There are electric heaters too but we enjoyed making fires and cooking for ourselves.
Alsu took us to the local weekly market to buy fresh produce and was in all ways accommodating when we needed something. We would definitely go back to stay at the turtle house!