As a local Istanbulite, I can not emphasize how great of a find this place was. The place itself was very neat, spacious, and quiet, and the bed was so comfortable to sleep in. The location is absolutely fantastic. It's about a 5-10 downhill minute walk -the walk back uphill isn't bad- down to Arnavutkoy, an adorable old-fashioned neighborhood filled with bars, cafes and fish restaurants, and from there you can walk along the Bosphorus to the hip neighborhood of Bebek. The area itself is pretty safe and a little less tourist-filled. The buses are very close, so you can easily take a bus to the major areas. The hosts were wonderful in how they responded to any question instantly and offered to help us even in obtaining groceries. Coulnd't recommend this place enough!