Osman was a terrific host - we couldn't have asked for a better welcome to the city. He was kind enought to stay up past midnight to meet us and then gave us some great suggestions for the local area.
The apartment is fantastic and in a great location. The area is full of great restaurants and hipster coffee shops. We couldn't get enough of the incredible view from the terrace - drinking Anatolian wine watching the sunset over the city was just as much a highlight as the incredible sights in Istanbul!
If you're visiting the city then I can't recommend Osman's apartment enough.