Firat is a very nice and hospitable guy. He is very kind and attentive and did his best to make our stay as comfortable as it could be. Firat helped us a lot by providing information about commuting in the city, gave us maps and tips, he even cooked a breakfast for us on our first morning in his place which was very nice. The apartment itself is clean and photos are fair. Facilities are simple and absolutely sufficient. The view from the bedroom is not the best, there is a wall 5 meters from the window, but a view from dining room is much better, you can see the Golden Horn and a piece of green zone on the embankment. Location is fine unless you'd like to travel by taxi because taxi drivers tend to fool you in Istanbul, so a tram and a bus are more straightforward. To get to city center you need 3 bus stops and then few tram stops which is about 15-20 minutes. Overall impression on the host and the place is very positive and I would easily recommend it for anybody travelling light and not looking for luxury accommodation. I would definitely come back to Frat's place if visiting Istanbul again.