This was my first time using AirB&B in Istanbul, however it was a very positive experience indeed, as both the apartment and the host where really amazing. The apartment is located in a safe, clean and interesting neighbourhood on the Asian side of the City. It has good public transport links close by and is much cheaper with regards to shopping and eating out when compared to the more touristic parts of the city. The apartment is very modem, clean and well set out with a good size double bedroom, spacious lounge and both the kitchen and bathroom having everything that we needed and more. The whole place was absolutely spotless and at no point during the whole time we spent there was there any bad smells, either in or outside of the apparent. The host called us early to check our arrival time, in order that she could be there when we arrived. She was also extremely helpful with regards to information about the local area and transportation (even going to the trouble of lending us a travel card during our stay). The only problem we experienced was that I left the keys to the apartment in the back of a taxi. However despite it beening 1 o'clock in the morning, the host came all the way from the European site of the city with a spare key, this was all within less than 30 minutes and was really understanding about the situation. We really couldn't thank her enough for making our stay amazing. I'm actually planning to go back next summer and stay in the same place (if it's free). Thank you so much Shann you are incredable.