A brand new listing - from what I gather, we were the first guests. The host has done a great job of putting together an Airbnb let - the flat had hot water, heating, good internet, lots of space, and is in a good location. Rifat was very helpful - he met us at check in and gave us a full orientation. Whenever we contacted him he was quick to reply and very helpful.
The flat has cute decorative touches (a photography theme with some vintage cameras and video cameras as props) as well as many succulent and cactus plants. Flat also had a washing machine and allowed us to do some laundry mid-way through out 8 day stay.
The location is brilliant, just a few minutes walk from the Vencilar (spelling?) metro station (2 stops from Taksim Square). Once you figure out the metro it is a breeze to get from this flat to anywhere in Istanbul. There is a market just outside the flat (open late) and tons of shops and restaurants on the main street by the metro. Big thumbs up for Rifat.