First thing I will mention is that Yasar is a good host. We landed super early on the day of the check in and we would have to wait on the streets and walk around with your luggages (we were 5 people). Yasar spoke to a nearby hotel and allowed us to leave your bags until the check in time. He also helped us carry our luggages up the narrow stairs few times. We really appreciated it that.
Now I want to talk about the house. I don't know if I have too high of an expectation or other people who reviewed this place have low expectations. From photos, this place looked amazing. In reality, it was different from what we expected. I know the price is cheaper than other nicer places, but I think it can be cleaner and neater.
It was nice to have three rooms with enough place for 6 people. It fit five of us really well. Mostly everything is accurate to the description.
As soon as Yasar came, he notified us about the leak (from the house above) in the bathroom that started a day before we arrived. He told us that he called a handyman to come and fix it. Unfortunately, he never showed up to fix it in our three night stay. So we always had some kind of water on the ground. The ceiling was stained really badly from all the leaks. There is also mold. I am not sure that much stain and mold could have built up in few days.
Floors seemed to be mopped when we arrived. But they still weren't very clean. There were also a lot of ants all around.
One of the rooms with the bunk bed did not have AC. In hot and humid Istanbul, it really sucks. Also the second smaller bedroom with the queen bed was missing the nightstand. It was in the pictures, but it wasn't there.
Overall place didn't feel that clean. There is some sort of smell in the house. I know the building is old and some of the stuff is expected.
We were overall happy to be close to Taksim and Istiklal Street. I think the flat can be better with some home improvement and polishing. It doesn't need bunch of amenities. Just need to look good, be clean and possibly modern.