Emir was the perfect host from beginning to end. He organised transfers and made us feel very welcome, frequently checking in with us via whatsapp and on hand for any questions or assistance. He was incredibly understanding when we locked ourselves out - organising keys to arrive within half an hour.
The place is located in the very trendy Cihangir area - we found many places for breakfast and dinner within a few steps of the apartment. I highly recommend Babel café. I loved just browsing in the many antique shops on this very bohemian and interesting area of Istanbul.
The apartment is perfect for a couple and child. We stayed for 6 nights and found it ideal for this kind of break. It is beautifully decorated and with everything you need, including 2 flat screen TVs, shampoos, slippers, towels and even kinder eggs for our daughter! The garden is a super place to relax and have breakfast or wine in the evening.
We had a super time at Emir's place and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in Istanbul.