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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
3 Feb 2025
Feedback
31
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Description
Hello my name is Mahir
I am married and have one little baby girl. I have been working in an airline company and traveling all around the world for over 13 years.
I have a big house near Istanbul airport. I am hosting people who are looking a place during their travel. This place gives me chance to meet different people from all over the world while I am at home. My house has 4 rooms I share some of them with travelers. but sometimes I need a hand, somebody to guide my guest while I am busy with my other duties.
We are not expecting more than a daily house duty.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about Istanbul and Turkish people. You will have a lot have time to explore this beautiful city. we have a big villa with warm neighbors. you can experience local hospitality as well as you can meet our guest from all over the world.
The place is not located in crowded area which give an opportunity to see village life of Istanbul. This is a har thing even for Turkish people. We feel very lucky about that.
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Help
I have a big house near Istanbul airport and i host people around the world during their tralvel.
Sometimes help with housework and meeting people when i am not around.
If you like to stay with us you will have a private room and shared kitchen.
Villa is 45 mins from old Istanbul city center.
There is a bus line which you use easily.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am learning spanish.
Accommodation
We have a big house with garden. You will have private room and shared kitchen.
What else ...
our house located in a rural area. It is not like typical big city life around here. There are sheep and chickens around the house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 617858433225
Feedback (19)
29 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host
I am truly grateful that Mahir opened his home for me. It is such a beautiful triplex with a peaceful surrounding. I would have stayed much longer if there was another volunteer working with me. It can be quite overwhelming if you have to wait for late, 1am check-in and get up super early to help for checkout such as booking a taxi for guests.
I… read more
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3 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)
She has a lot of experiences and knows how to do the work.
But unfortunately she is not trustable. She left 13 days before her the date She promised, just she had another offer. Morover she left when i am away. My guests locked out and i had to cancel a lot of reservations.
This platform works on mutual trust and that's the basic rule.
But unfortunately she is not trustable. She left 13 days before her the date She promised, just she had another offer. Morover she left when i am away. My guests locked out and i had to cancel a lot of reservations.
This platform works on mutual trust and that's the basic rule.
(Neutral
)
2 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Veronica) for host
It was my first experience with workaway and I had a great time, I was there for 40 days. Wonderful family, everything corresponds to the description.
thank you so much for everything!!
thank you so much for everything!!
12 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dee)
Dee stayed with us almost 1 month. It was a perfect workaway experience for us.
She is profesionnal and well organized.
She helped us with cleaning and preparing rooms, welcoming guests.
She also help us with kitchen. She was like a family member to us.
Thank you Dee:)
She is profesionnal and well organized.
She helped us with cleaning and preparing rooms, welcoming guests.
She also help us with kitchen. She was like a family member to us.
Thank you Dee:)
(Excellent
)
13 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dee) for host
I spent a month at the villa guesthouse helping with the turnover of the rooms, laundering bedding, checking in and making breakfast for guests. The work was easy and only a couple of hours a day.
I had a really lovely experience with Mahir, Melika and their adorable, gorgeous little 2 year old. They welcomed me into their home and made me feel… read more
I had a really lovely experience with Mahir, Melika and their adorable, gorgeous little 2 year old. They welcomed me into their home and made me feel… read more
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(4.5)
Cultural exchange:
(4.7)
Communication:
(4.7)
29 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host
I am truly grateful that Mahir opened his home for me. It is such a beautiful triplex with a peaceful surrounding. I would have stayed much longer if there was another volunteer working with me. It can be quite overwhelming if you have to wait for late, 1am check-in and get up super early to help for checkout such as booking a taxi for guests.
I… read more
I… read more
3 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)
She has a lot of experiences and knows how to do the work.
But unfortunately she is not trustable. She left 13 days before her the date She promised, just she had another offer. Morover she left when i am away. My guests locked out and i had to cancel a lot of reservations.
This platform works on mutual trust and that's the basic rule.
But unfortunately she is not trustable. She left 13 days before her the date She promised, just she had another offer. Morover she left when i am away. My guests locked out and i had to cancel a lot of reservations.
This platform works on mutual trust and that's the basic rule.
(Neutral)
2 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Veronica) for host
It was my first experience with workaway and I had a great time, I was there for 40 days. Wonderful family, everything corresponds to the description.
thank you so much for everything!!
thank you so much for everything!!
12 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Dee)
Dee stayed with us almost 1 month. It was a perfect workaway experience for us.
She is profesionnal and well organized.
She helped us with cleaning and preparing rooms, welcoming guests.
She also help us with kitchen. She was like a family member to us.
Thank you Dee:)
She is profesionnal and well organized.
She helped us with cleaning and preparing rooms, welcoming guests.
She also help us with kitchen. She was like a family member to us.
Thank you Dee:)
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Dee) for host
I spent a month at the villa guesthouse helping with the turnover of the rooms, laundering bedding, checking in and making breakfast for guests. The work was easy and only a couple of hours a day.
I had a really lovely experience with Mahir, Melika and their adorable, gorgeous little 2 year old. They welcomed me into their home and made me feel… read more
I had a really lovely experience with Mahir, Melika and their adorable, gorgeous little 2 year old. They welcomed me into their home and made me feel… read more
21 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anastasia) for host
Here's my late feedback (sorry guys)🙈
I spent just a week at Mahir's place (in September) and it was truly nice experience.
This workaway is ideal for those who wants to disconnect from the megalopolis life and to spend some time at a rural and calm place. Istanbul is far and it's not that easy to go there without car, so I spent my free time… read more
I spent just a week at Mahir's place (in September) and it was truly nice experience.
This workaway is ideal for those who wants to disconnect from the megalopolis life and to spend some time at a rural and calm place. Istanbul is far and it's not that easy to go there without car, so I spent my free time… read more
18 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Usra) for host
I want to express my gratitude for the lovely experience during my stay with Mahir and Melike. Their hospitality made me feel right at home, and baby Ece truly added joy to the entire atmosphere. I'm thankful for the care they provided. I recommend this experience for workawayers coming to Istanbul or Turkey , the place is calm and far from the… read more
28 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Agustina)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
5 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
Diego is very disciplined and polite person. He helped us with our guesthouse project and everything was perfect.
We definetly recommend him.
We definetly recommend him.
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
I just want to say thank you for all, was amazing experience I stayed for around 3 weeks. Mahir, his wife, and the mom if his wife were really kind. The most that I like was Turkish food, each day was different food, they share with me a lot of information about history and experiences.
I recommend this project. The work was easy take like 2 or 3… read more
I recommend this project. The work was easy take like 2 or 3… read more
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ibrahim) for host
Mahir and his wife were a very nice hosts , i stayed with them for a week and they were so good . we had nice communication and cultural exchange . i helped them with their project and it was easy not much work to do . also i enjoyed the calm around the house . actually it was my first experience in work away and i enjoyed it and i hope that we… read more
4 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Vladyslav & Lyubov)
This cool and lovely couple really helped us for 6 months in our bnb project! Good communication and good attitude.
Thank you for all!
Thank you for all!
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Lydia) for host
It was wonderfull, sadly I did not meet Mahir but is Cousin Salih made me feel more then family. Very carasmatic and the view and food was excellent. Thank you for the beautiful memories and all the contacts I could get through you. I can just more then recommend that place for real guys it's wonderfull
9 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emmaline & Tyreik) for host
Salih was incredibly welcoming and generous during our short stay. There was not much work to do and none of it was difficult.
We enjoyed our conversations with him but unfortunately we decided the Workaway was not a good fit for us.
I've experienced many workaways but this was the very first time I have ever left early.
In the Workaway… read more
We enjoyed our conversations with him but unfortunately we decided the Workaway was not a good fit for us.
I've experienced many workaways but this was the very first time I have ever left early.
In the Workaway… read more
8 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emmaline & Tyreik)
We had good communication with Emmaline and Tyreik before thier arrival.
We agreed with one month stay
After a couple of days their arrival. They decided to leave.
We didn't want to keep them longer unwillingly.
It would be better if they respected our agreement.
We agreed with one month stay
After a couple of days their arrival. They decided to leave.
We didn't want to keep them longer unwillingly.
It would be better if they respected our agreement.
(Good)
8 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Gabriel stayed with us for a couple of weeks.
It was a good experience. He helped us as we expected.
He observed the house rules.
See you next time!
It was a good experience. He helped us as we expected.
He observed the house rules.
See you next time!
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host
A wonderfull place where you can do a not stressful work and have some rest for yourself. Have been 10 days to reconnect with myself. Also Mahir and his cousin Salih are very kind and available for any need. Thank youuuu
25 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Aliiana) for host
I want to thank Salih and Mahir, the two brothers who run the apartments near the new airport in Istanbul. I stayed with them for a month instead of two weeks because it was the perfect reset in my intense travel schedule. Sometimes even the most active wanderers want to ground themselves, feel like they are back home. It's a lovely quiet peaceful… read more
13 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (George)
George joined us and he said he is okey with the duties.
But suddenly when are not home he texted us that he had an instant 'allergy' left the house without warning.
He didn't reply our messages and calls.
We had to cancel our reservations just because of him.
It was not a good memory for us.
But suddenly when are not home he texted us that he had an instant 'allergy' left the house without warning.
He didn't reply our messages and calls.
We had to cancel our reservations just because of him.
It was not a good memory for us.
(Negative)
22 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host
Before 1month I worked here for 3Weeks, in those 3Weeks I learned a lot about the hotel business and about Turkish culture. The hotel is in a nice and quiet gated community before Istanbul, so if you want to go to Istanbul, you will drive around 1 ½ hours into the City. Also Salih and Enes were really nice and intelligent persons. So I wish you… read more
3 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sinduly & Cristian) for host
Cris and I stayed 2 weeks in the new villa, and we help in the cleanliness of the house and paint a mural. It was a good experience especially for the human quality of Mahir and Salih, they are super friendly, understanding people with which you can talk and reach agreements, the work was easy and we had free time to explore the city. Salih thanks… read more
13 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Atefehh) for host
I've stayed 5days with Salih and experience good days. we exchanged the culture and huge history discussions. I left the Workaway with 2 days notice and Salih agreed with it.
The job was very easy and chill.
good luck in life Salih and peace be upon you. 🌾🙏🏼
The job was very easy and chill.
good luck in life Salih and peace be upon you. 🌾🙏🏼
31 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Atefehh)
Thanks Atefeh. She came and visit us. She helped us with our home-stay. Everything was fine
Only thing negative thing is, before her arrival we agreed on dates but she left early and we were not prepared for this.
Only thing negative thing is, before her arrival we agreed on dates but she left early and we were not prepared for this.
(Very good)
24 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elina & Andrei)
It was a perfect experience for us to meeting Andrei and Elina.
They are professionals that willing to help and support their friends from their hearts.
They helped us about our project and gave us valuable informations.
Highly trustable and quick learner couple.
Worst part was leaving.
We wish them a great adventure for their future.
Hope to… read more
They are professionals that willing to help and support their friends from their hearts.
They helped us about our project and gave us valuable informations.
Highly trustable and quick learner couple.
Worst part was leaving.
We wish them a great adventure for their future.
Hope to… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elina & Andrei) for host
Salih
It was unexpectedly incredible experience for us. We learned about kindness and hospitality from Salih. We learned how to find a friend - you should be a good friend to someone in the first place. He knows a lot about equilibrium of give and take. We are happy to met Salih and have the good friend and soulmate in our live now! It was such a… read more
It was unexpectedly incredible experience for us. We learned about kindness and hospitality from Salih. We learned how to find a friend - you should be a good friend to someone in the first place. He knows a lot about equilibrium of give and take. We are happy to met Salih and have the good friend and soulmate in our live now! It was such a… read more
24 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Walter Itzcoatl)
It was very nice to have Walter working with me in the villa.
He was always willing to help and learn. He also was a translator for spanish speakers and try to do his best to keep guests happy.
We have a lot of adventures together and good talks.
Thank you for everything!
Salih
He was always willing to help and learn. He also was a translator for spanish speakers and try to do his best to keep guests happy.
We have a lot of adventures together and good talks.
Thank you for everything!
Salih
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Walter Itzcoatl) for host
My experience in Turkey with Salih was very good and comfortable.
The house is nice nearby the new airport, it is located in a rural place and takes like one and a half hour to get to Istanbul downtown.
Salih is a very gentle and kind person, we have very good talks and he gave me rides to a lot of places, also he is always looking after making… read more
The house is nice nearby the new airport, it is located in a rural place and takes like one and a half hour to get to Istanbul downtown.
Salih is a very gentle and kind person, we have very good talks and he gave me rides to a lot of places, also he is always looking after making… read more
19 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alejandra) for host
I stayed with Andy and Salih 3 weeks. They are both super friendly and helpful. The work around the villa is not difficult at all, there is plenty of time for you to relax or head out to any part of the city after cleaning the rooms/getting the villa ready for guests. I felt very comfortable and a part of their family in a way. I would definitely… read more
15 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Andre) for host
Adnan mahir is a very hospitable, open-minded, helpful and polite person. His cousin Salih is ready to solve any questions and problems at any time. I had problems with currency exchange but Adnan Mahir helped me. I was given a large room with all the amenities, I could use the huge kitchen with all the utensils. I could cook for myself whenever I… read more
15 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Cinthya)
Cinthya stayed with us for 10 days. we would like to host her more but because of covid19 restrictions, it was just 10 days. She is very kind and communicative. she was very helpful during her stay.
(Excellent)
13 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cinthya) for host
I spent 10 days in Mahir's guesthouse. It was a beautiful experience. Mahir is a kind and polite guy who wants you to feel comfortable at home. I worked everyday with his cousin Sallyr who is also a nice and friendly guy. Work was simple and took less than 4 hours per day, I had my own room and shared kitchen. I would definetely recommend this… read more
