Garen was always around to reply to our questions from the beginning to the end. He was more than helpful as he did bookings and reservations before hand and during our stay which is not expected of a host.
There was everything we needed in the house and he made us feel very welcomed. The house is as it looks in the photos.
Neighborhood- the area feels unsafe at night if you are not from Turkey or well aware of how Istanbul as a city is. It is recommended to be careful at all times. Otherwise, the place is close to a grocery store, the bus stop and Taksem Square which is a great advantage!