I had a great stay at Emir's place. Communication was excellent with Emir. I had to make a last minute reservation (around 10 hours before I was arriving) and he was very accommodating. He met me at our discussed time and provided me with a tour of his place. He even gave me the option of which apartment in the garden area with the view I wanted. This was very nice of him.
The apartment itself was perfect for my trip. It had everything I needed to make my stay very comfortable (lots of towels, extra blankets, iron, and everything else I needed). The apartment was in a quiet neighborhood but very close to a busy nightlife area. It was only a short walk away. There was a garden entrance, so there was no need to walk up and down the stairs. The view of the coastline area was great too. Perfect place to enjoy meals or do some work. The internet signal was strong and stable. I did not have any issues.
I would definitely stay in Emir's place again.. whenever I am able to return to Istanbul. I would have no hesitation recommending it to other guests as well.