I really enjoyed my stay at Abdul's place. It's perfect to get away from the craziness of the city, or do as I did. Spend the week working in the apt and take the weekends to rent other places in the city center to explore the neighborhoods. getting to the main metro is relatively easy, and buying an Istanbul Card at the metro station is recommended. Abdul's place was very clean with an amazing view of the Sea of Marmara and he answered any question I had relatively quickly. I would recommend staying here as there is a little of everything and getting to the city is relatively easy!