This hotel, and its staff, will amaze and wow you beyond any description I could write. We literally just walked around saying "wow" out loud over and over again as we explored this gorgeous estate and took in all the views. No amount of great photos can do it justice. It's the most amazing hotel on Buyukada, I promise you, and perhaps in all of the Istanbul area. You will love it more than you think you will, no matter how much you already think you will! I can't recommend it enough. We live in Istanbul, only 30 minutes away, but we will stay here as often as possible anyway, just because we loved it so much. I also highly recommend the cabin-style spaces if any are available when you book. Yes, the mansion is gorgeous, but those special cabins are way more private, romantic, and extremely modern than you probably imagine, and feature some of the most amazing views of the sea and surrounding landscape you'll find anywhere. Especially if you're a couple, you want one of those, I promise. You will be extremely pleased if you get one. Also I didn't realize it until we stayed this past time, but the best beach on Buyukada (in my opinion) is only a very short walk from this property, which is a HUGE plus, as travel around the island is actually extremely annoying and a huge hassle, especially if you're a tourist and/or don't speak Turkish. So just one more thing to love, about a hotel with so many already.