Turkey vacation rentals

My boyfriend and I stayed in this perfect little apartment for two nights in our last few days in Istabul. Isil met us to assist us with our luggage and she made a plan even though we were only able to check in later that day. She was so kind, open and sweet, and immediately we go on well. Isil took us for a walk around the area and explained the history of the area, as well as showing us how to get down to the main road. The area is quaint, traditional, safe and very atmospheric - a real taste of old Istanbul. It is 10 mins away from the main tourist areas and sights and we easily located ourselves within the city. The streets are narrow and winding, lined with window boxes, kids in the street playing and washing lines. As we had been in Istanbul for nearly a week already, we loved seeing this more intimate aspect of the city. It is not touristy at all and if you want a more traditional feeling of the city, this really is the area for you. We walked around at night and found it perfectly safe. We found great little cafes and restaurants within walking distance of the flat. The flat itself is perfect for a few nights stay. It is spacious, clean and exactly as you see in the pictures. Isil even provided coffee and tea for us to drink. It is a little noisy if there is someone staying in the flat above, so I would advise bringing ear plugs if you are a particularly light sleeper. We weren't too bothered. Isil really made our Istanbul trip for us. Turkish people as a whole we found to be very friendly and helpful, but Isil went the extra mile. She showed us how to use the metro and the bus. Advised us on what to do and what to eat. She was more than helpful and we really were so grateful for all of the help and kindness. I would MOST definitely recommend this place and should we ever be so lucky to go back to Istanbul, we will definitely we staying here again. Thank you Isil - you are a star!

We traveled as a big group with seniors and kids in Istanbul and stayed at Lindsay’s place in April. I don’t know where to begin to say how wonderful our host was. To name a few outstanding service moments are below: 1. Turkish airlines made an error about our arrival date which derailed the start of our holiday, she was understanding and gave us a partial refund of the first night, after meeting our group she gave us a tour of the charming neighborhood of Fener Balat. She even wrote to the airline about our complaint. 2. She responds super fast to questions we have about the house, neighborhood, and places to visit. It really is like having a personal concierge 3. She asked her cleaner to accompany us to nearby restaurants so we could buy rice meals for the kids! Since we are Filipino, kids are not used to eating bread or pasta 4. We lost a stroller near the house and thru her CCTV she found it for us 5. She was so accomodating to our requests, really easy to talk to. A big advantage for those traveling with small kids. I must say that our host made all the difference of our stay, in this day and age there are so many choices of hotels and BNB’s out there but having a host that is so sympathetic, professional, and genuinely caring makes a world of difference. Thank you Isil for making our family holiday stress- free and memorable. The space is perfect for several families with kids. Each space has an en suite toilet and kitchen. There is a washer, dishwasher. Seniors can stay the the ground floor and the younger ones can climb up the stairs to the higher apartments. I loved the neighborhood. Will come back here again when it is just me and my husband. There are many cool bars, restauarnts, coffee shops. It’s an artsy district really nice design and antique places! We were a group of 12 Isil hooked us up with a minibus that drover around for us everywhere so we just get picked up and dropped off.

We have rented many AirBnb apartments over the years and none have been as wonderful as our stay at these two homes. We had a large family gathering so we rented both homes listed. First of all, communication before and during the stay was perfect with quick and thorough responses. The photos in the post are very accurate and the homes are very well decorated with beautiful furniture, colors and details in the architecture. The outdoor courtyard is beautiful although the weather was chilly so we could not use it. It really felt like a home. The location was great, close to a tram and many bus stops to connect with all parts of the city. There were supermarkets, a liquor store, phone store for buying sim cards, and restaurants all within a short walking distance. The bathrooms were all well stocked with shampoo and soap and were exceptionally clean, modern and beautiful. Given we were a large group and cooked all evening meals at the home, the kitchens were very well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, basic cooking ingredients like olive oil, salt and pepper and laundry soap. We could not have imagined having enough plates and silverware to feed 16 people so it was a lovely surprise. As well we were so pleased that all of the refrigerators were stocked with bottled water and sparkling fruit waters on our arrival. The internet worked perfectly. Finally, the check in was flawless. The host sent a very friendly young man to show us around and point out all of the details. As well, because we arrived during a snow storm, he was patient to wait for our arrival. Unfortunately, our cab driver was distracted and could not find the home at first and the hosts representative waited and then actually stood on a street corner to guide us to the house. As a side note, we took many taxis and a shuttle to the airport and on one else had a problem finding the home. All to say we highly recommend this home. We worked with Besti and Bahat who were so friendly and helpful.

We have been travelling for eight weeks now and in that time we have not met any host as AMAZING as Lindsay. She is passionate and so very friendly and willing to help in any way. She should be a super host!! From before we arrived until after we left she has been amazing. Nothing is too much trouble and she goes well above and beyond the requirements to help you. Lindsay met with us after we were settled and took us to a few of her favourite places in Balat. She introduced us to some of her favourite foods and showed us all the places we might need..supermarkets etc. she even helped us get a great hair cut. She took time out to find out what we are interested in and helped plan an itinerary for that, including bus numbers etc. she provided us with a map and transport card to load up to make travel a lot easier. Our plane was initially 2 hours late, but she had someone waiting at 10pm to greet us and show us to a nice local restaurant as we hadn't eaten. If we had a translation problem Lindsay would always be there to help, ringing cabs or even booking a long bus journey. We are so grateful to Lindsay, she has made our first trip to Istanbul a most memorable and happy one. The apartment is very new and is situated in a building that she owns, so you feel very safe at all times. She even took the time to introduce us to the other guests who had children, as we had a little boy and she thought they would get on together. She is an amazing host who I would recommend to anyone. You will love your experience here. We couldn't recommend Lindsay and her apartment more highly. Thank you Lindsay.

I loved staying here in Istanbul. The apartment is comfortable, practical, clean and spacious. The shower is excellent! I love this area of Istanbul - the old Fener & Balat neighbourhoods are full of character with many old buildings that are gradually being renovated. While still maintaining its old-world charm, the area has also become one of the chic places to be in Istanbul. The new cafés have loads of character with great coffee (and you will find the very best of all at Coffee Department, just five minutes' walk from the flat), delicious food, and often combined with antique stores or even a glass-making craft studio. I would never have imagined finding a quiet spot in a city of around 15 million, but this apartment is on a very quiet and clean street, with only the occasional car going past. It is actually quite astonishing how quiet this street is - just the neighbours wandering past, or someone selling local bread rings. You don't need to go far for dinner (or weekend brunch) - the cosy up-and-coming restaurant, Smelt & Co, with US-trained owner/chef, is right across the street. Best of all, your host, Işıl, will take very good care of you, showing you around the immediate area, providing a travel card for all public transport in the city (extremely useful!), and answering any questions you may have. I especially recommend this apartment and this area for single female travellers - you will feel entirely safe and comfortable here. I intend to return!

Visiting Istanbul as a city is a magical experience as it is. If anything that can surpass that is meeting Isil! My friend and I chose Turkey as a destination because both of us work in different parts of the world and this was right in the middle. Instead of hotels we felt getting an independent flat might work better for us. I am not exaggerating when I say how grateful we we were at making this decision. The flat was super clean and only 10 minutes away from town (Taxsim), which made our whole trip incredibly convenient. It is also only a 5 minute journey on the buss to Emoninu which connects you to everything else, whether you are going to Sultanahmet area or would like to take a ferry to the Asian side. The Balat Fener area where the flat is located itself is very historic and has a charm of it's own. It's queue, has historical churches and mosques as well as cafés that each have their own unique character. Isil as a host is fantastic. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable by showing us the local area, helped us sort out our personal itinerary as well as letting us know the local transport links to use. She is really a gem of a person and it was an absolute privilege staying with her. Not only will I stay there again in the future but I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone else who is planning on visiting Istanbul.

Logement propre et bien situé pour de nombreux lieux de visites. Quartier avec de nombreux commerces et à proximité du tramway Communication agréable avec Gila et excellent accueil de Batuhan qui s'est assuré que tout se passait bien durant notre séjour. Cuisine un peu petite pour un groupe 8 adultes. Nous avons apprécié d'avoir 3 salles de bains dans le logement