Our host was more than welcoming, she took us around the neighbourhood as soon as we got there so she could explain us all the history behind the Fener-Balat area. After a coffee she even drove us to Ortåkoy for dinner and we enjoyed together the views of its amazing mosque and bridge at night. She is, not only helpful, but a really nice person :)
About the apartment is exactly as you can see on the pictures: nice, clean, basic and secure with more than you may need for ur hols in such a vibrant city. For us its location was spot on as we wanted to get the real feeling of living in Istanbul and the transport system runs at its best so u get to all the interesting places in less than 10mins at any time. Highly recommended!!!!