This is the very first time I rented a place via Airbnb and it was a blast! Thank you again Özde and Ömer.
Let's recap:
If/when you have questions Özde answers then as soon as possible and in a orderly fashion.
The location of this apartment is excellent, right at the base of Galata Tower. That way you have the flexibility to enjoy Istanbul by foot and/or with public travel. Everything major is really close by. We traveled here by car and had the fortune to find a 24/7 guarded parking space close to the apartment.
On arrival Ömer is there to welcome you and show around the apartment. The fact it's the one on the first floor is really a big plus! As there is no elevator to the balcony on the top floor. But then again the view from the top floor over the Bosporus is marvellous (you just need to climb a bit for it :) )
The apartment itself has 3 rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom with toilet. We fitted right in with total of 5. You have 2 2-person beds and 2 sleep sofas in the living area. All was clean, tidy, very nice. There is a supermarket in the neighborhood so you can store some simple things to avoid unnecessary spending (like breakfast which is pricey in Istanbul).
Thank you again Özde and Ömer for this experience with Airbnb and Istanbul.
I hope I'll have the opportunity to rent your apartment again in the future!