My husband and I visited Istanbul with his family. We were looking for a place that could be family friendly and also close to public transportation. We were very happy with the location of the space, as it's a 5 minute walk to Taksim Square and the metro. However, the area has multiple hills and steep steps, so any guests must be able bodied to walk up and down stairs and hills. The apartment is also on the third floor and there is no elevator.
There is not much room in the apartment for gathering as a family, however, the terrace is a lovely space for gathering, hanging out, and having meals. There is a small, slightly obstructed view of the Bosphorus. There is no awning or shade, so it can also get hot in the summer. Inside, the air conditioner only supplies the living room, so the bedrooms can get quite warm in the summer. There are no fans in the space.
Bedrooms were large and had plenty of storage with hangers in the closet. The main bathroom in the apartment is sufficient. The second bathroom is only accessible from the terrace and only consists of a toilet, which is not comfortable nor clean. The kitchen area works well for small meal preparation and has plenty of cups, plates, utensils, etc. As an American, I like my morning coffee and there was no coffee maker, but the place was supplied with instant coffee.
Check in was easy and the hosts are very responsive and speak English. There were no strict rules or demands from the hosts, which made the stay easy. Overall, we were happy with the space.