Efe is a very kind, cool and helpful host. (His LGBT friendliness was a great plus!) The day I arrived to his central neighborhood, Kadikoy in the Asia side of Istanbul, he greeted me at the ferry exit and showed me around concisely.
His description and the photos of the place were exact and the apartment itself was spacious and clean. It is very close to many local cafes/bars, and most importantly to the ferry, which was a huge advantage to avoid the crazy Istanbul traffic.
I would highly recommend Efe's cozy flat and I'll definitely come back to stay again. I don't think my Istanbul experience would be as fun and easy if I hadn't met Efe.