Nick was an excellent host and his apartment was fantastic. You can tell he puts a lot of care into it and that it has been fully renovated in a sleek, modern, tasteful style. He was quick to respond to initial questions about the unit and location. He also offered assistance booking a driver from the airport, which ended up working out great as it was a very fair price and a lot easier than dealing with taxis, language, etc. upon arrival.

The apartment looks exactly as pictured and we thought was actually bigger than expected. Very, very clean with great areas for sitting around with friends in the living room and kitchen. It also has a huge wrap around balcony that we didn't use since it was winter. The master bedroom is really large with a big bed. The second bedroom is smaller and was a typical double bed that may or may not be comfortable for two adults depending on how big they are. We found both rooms plenty clean and comfortable for our 3 day stay. Bathroom was full functional and included hair dryer and essentials which was helpful.

The building is very unassuming and the neighborhood is relaxed - we were visiting friends nearby so it was a perfect way to feel like an Istanbul resident in a local environment. We definitely made use of the nearby market, bakery, etc.

The walk to the metro is a legitimate 15 minutes with a few small hills along the way. It was fine when it was dry and when it was raining, we were able to easily get taxis to take us back and forth. We also took quick taxis down to other fun areas like Besiktas and Arnavutkoy which proved to be more convenient than we initially expected.

Overall, we'd highly recommend this unit to others if the location was the right fit. It's a bit of a haul on metro or via taxi to Sultanahmet and the old town attractions, so I think it's best for people looking to experience the more local side of Istanbul. Nick couldn't have been more helpful and was a great host!