Tansel's apartment was in a perfect location, only a few minutes walk from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, right in the center of the old city. The apartment was exactly as described with lovely big bedrooms and comfortable double beds. The bathroom was nice and clean and the shower had an abundance of hot water. The garden was lovely, with a really nice view of the water, although we were there in December so didn't really get to spend much time outside. Tansel was a great host; he was there to meet us on arrival and immediately made us feel welcome. He gave us great information on the local area, places to eat, sights to see, etc. He left us a mobile phone, with credit, in case we needed to contact him for any reason, which gave us a great sense of security. I can highly recommend recommend Tansel as a host for anyone wishing to visit Istanbul who wants to be right in the heart of things. It was a pleasure to stay there