First and foremost, the quality and comfort of the flat were outstanding and my host, Zeynep, excelled at communicating and following through to ensure all was taken care of smoothly. The apartment was spacious, clean and very well kept and appointed. Added bonuses, like the rooftop terrace and self-serve wine bar were delightful. She even left a nice welcoming gift of food and snacks in the fridge and kitchen which was most appreciated! Her assistant, Ugur, was nearly always on site (in an office on the ground floor) and was of great help as a guide and resource about the surrounding area. Speaking of which, you really can't beat the location of her flat. 100 meters from the Galata Tower and the charming and very reasonably priced boutiques and restaurants and just minutes away from a couple of tram stops and a Metro stop. Just a few stops from all the main cultural attractions in Karakoy and the Bazaar Quarter, Seraglio Point and Sultan Ahmet. I have to give Zeynep and her apartment top marks as a very satisfied customer.