I was treated like family. Everything from when we arrived to when we left was simply outstanding. Very caring and kind host. The location is central. You can use a taxi or a bus to get to any tourist attraction with in 30 minutes or less.
There are markets, good restaurants and shopping malls withing five minutes' walk from the house.
More importantly, Elif's family is loving and kind. We felt like we were at home. My wife wanted to stay at a hotel before we came because she thought Airbnb will not be as good as a hotel. When we were leaving, she said, "I am sad because it feels like I am going away from my home and family." We already stayed here twice and the next time we go to Istanbul, we will stay at her house. We are also going to recommend it to all our friends and family.