Ilkays apartment is a great place to stay in Istanbul.
In my opinion it is perfectly located between Cihangir, Kabatas and Karaköy.
Everything is in walking distance: the tram, the ferry boats, the sights, the restaurants and cafes.
If you are first time visitor of Istanbul you are well off here, frequent visitors will also benefit from the above mentioned advantages.
It was super clean and very well equipped -))
And the garden is a blast and equals a lot that the apartment is not the biggest. We really used the garden with its shade a lot on hot days in Istanbul.
And finally:
Ilkay is a great host who will really help you with all your needs.
I would definitely choose this apartment again!!