Pro: nice and spacious apartment. nice view of the water. Location is pretty convenient for visiting major sites via tram, and actually within a more local neighborhood which is very nice. Riza is helpful and responsive. Check in was easy and Riza was accommodating.
Con: the bed smelled a bit strange- can’t put the finger on it but didn’t smell very good, almost like it wasn’t properly washed or something.
We went in May, and Istanbul was pretty cold at night and there weren’t adequate blankets/heating. So essentially sleep quality wasn’t great with the funky smell and cold temperature.
Downside about the location of the Airbnb is that it’s surrounded by hills and so a taxi is pretty much essential when you travel with luggage. Also the apartment is on 4th floor so you need to be able to bring up your luggage yourself!