For my first trip to the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey, I came across this Airbnb offer. I texted Mohammed through this app and he was very polite and direct, and to an extent even helped me know what to expect upon arrival.
The apartment is perfect. The touches of a washing machine and the absolutely stunning view from the balcony made my stay in Istanbul fantastic.
Mohammed treated me as a long time friend, and I now see him as a long time friend.
The only minus was the distance between this apartment and the city center, which was not a problem for me because I have rented a car for my stay. I would think that if I did not have a car, I would have had a hard time going around!
All in all, if you need a place to stay in Istanbul, and you do not mind a bit of distance and traffic, this is the place. You can absolutely depend on Mohammed to be helpful in getting you accustomed to this city as well.
Thank you Mohammed for your hospitality, I will be back very soon!