Ali was a great host! He gave us a nice intro to the things around his apartment location and was easily reached for any questions we had. There were many top tourist locations nearby in walking distance and Ali also owns a supermarket close by that we would often pop into with questions we had or anything we needed. He provided toiletries, dish detergent, and other small things to use around the house. The only downside was that there were a couple stairs to climb at the entrance, which was a bit difficult to navigate with our baby's stroller during our stay. There was a stove in the apartment but no microwave (not sure if that's common at the locations in Istanbul) which was slightly difficult with a baby. Overall, though, our experience was great and we would definitely stay at this location on future trips to Istanbul.