Rifat's flat is very comfortable and stylish. It's in a great location in the city. The furniture is beautiful (such a comfortable bed...), and he has a nice stereo system where we played music. There were plenty of dishes and amenities. There was a washer/dryer but we couldn't figure out how to use it because the controls were in Turkish. We mostly had everything we needed, and were quite happy with our stay. There were shops and restaurants right around the corner (and cuddly stray cats sleeping in the garden below the apartment). If I return to Istanbul I would stay there again.