Secil's house is in a great location, quiet but still close to Taksim Square and Istiklal Cadessi, it had good links to public transport including the Tram for the Old Town. The house is a typical Turkish apartment and has a view of the Bosphorous it has 2 bedrooms and a good sized lounge. The kitchen and the bathroom are adequate. Downstairs there is a little coffee shop which was open Monday-Friday and there is a local shop 50m away who stock most of your everyday needs.
Secil is lovely and contact couldn't have been easier even though she wasn't in the country. We know the area well having lived in Istanbul for a number of years but she was still happy to offer hints and tips.