We stayed for 12 nights and couldn't be happier with the apartment. The place is in an incompletely gentrified area where you will always know you are in Istanbul. The building seems run down on first glance, don't be deceived, it's got everything you need and nothing you don't need. The apartment itself is something to behold. The lighting is very well conceived and shows off the beautiful photographs and Mediterranean artifacts throughout the apartment. The pragmatics of the place were not neglected and the (apparently newly renovated) kitchen and bathroom are tasteful and convenient. The bedding was up to my wife's very high standards. It was a great place to start and end our days in Istanbul. Thanks to Iason and Sami for helping us live in Istanbul for a few all too brief days.