Really great apartment and host!
Due to unexpected circumstances I found myself alone in Istanbul way before the check-in time. Michel was really helpful and let me check-in earlier than expected. He also provided detailed instructions on how to get from the airport to the apartment.
Self check-in was very fast and easy with the lock box.
The location is very central, it takes little time to reach the center and the nearest metro station on foot. Beware though, just like most of Istanbul, the area around the apartment is quite hilly, so your butt will get a real workout simply by walking to the center and back every day :)
At the time of my visit, the area around the apartment got quiet after 10pm. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe walking around at night (although I made sure to return relatively early). Also, there is a bunch of friendly kitties in the street near the apartment, very cute.
It was very easy to feel at home in Michel's apartment. The bed is comfy. The kitchen is very well equipped. Internet is stable, definitely good enough for video meetings. The fans were more than enough to keep me cool in the summer weather.
The view from the terrace is breathtaking. Hearing the call to prayer from the terrace for the first time was a pretty cool experience.
Michel also helped me during check-out: He arranged a taxi for me to pick me up from the apartment and take me to Taksim square, as my suitcase wheels broke and I was not able to go there on foot.
All in all amazing apartment and host, and good value for money. I would love to stay here another time if I visit Istanbul again.