Everything was great, the house is big and there's anything you might need. It is quite old and that is visible but it's not a problem at all because it's very clean and cozy. Also, Ezgi and Mahmood were always very kind and helpful :) Balat is a very interesting, lively, and colorful neighbourhood, there are many cute cafes, nice restaurants, and a lot of local shops around, and at the same time, it's not so loud and crowded as the other more central parts of Istanbul. It's not far from the city center but it's rather long to reach the main attractions by walk, we did it once and the walk took around 50 mins (but along the Golden Horn with a great view over Istanbul!). I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back.