The photographs and amenities listed for this apartment were accurate. The apartment was very clean with the rooms all of reasonable size and well appointed. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows and the washing machine was put to good use several times during our stay. While we were out, the apartment was checked by someone twice during our 16 day stay, with the bed linen being changed once. The kitchen had a good-sized refrigerator, stove, dishes, pots, pans, condiments, and even a dishwasher. This made making meals at home possible, which was much appreciated.

There are several grocery stores, water to be purchased at the liquor store across the street, along with a few restaurants (notably Guler Ocakbasi Restaurant) nearby. The walk to Taksim Square, which is a good transportation hub, takes about 10-12 minutes.

We took the Havatas bus from Atatürk Airport to the Taksim Square area right next to the Point Hotel. This bus costs ₺ 11 per person and runs every 1/2 hour, taking about 45 minutes from the airport.
We never did need to use a taxi, the buses, ferries, and metro we all accessible and, with the use of an Istanbulkart, we could maneuver around the city like pros.

The wifi was great, working every time . Ekim also left instructions and contact information, which was a reassurance to us. We had a wonderful experience in Istanbul, with Ekim's apartment playing a big role in our comfort and peace of mind.