My family and I had a wonderful stay at Melanie's apartment. Melanie is a great host and a fantastic person who goes above and beyond to ensure that you have a comfortable stay at her apartment. Her place is very clean, organized, and well equipped with everything that you might need during your stay. There are plenty of dishes and cutlery in good condition which makes it easy to prepare your own meal. The bedrooms are in good size and have plenty of space for storage. The bathroom was spotless and very well-maintained. The apartment is also equipped with a washing machine, dryer, and air conditioner which is a must if you are traveling to Istanbul in the summertime. Everything about this place and the host is great. Melanie also helped us with getting a taxi back to the airport which was very nice since we were running late and had to make it to the airport asap. She was always available for help and would respond to our needs in no time. I highly recommend this place.
The only consideration that you should keep in mind is that this place is located in an area which is known for its pubs and nightlife. So you will hear some street noise every night. We were okay with it and were not bothered by it but that is something that you need to keep in mind if you are very sensitive to noise and would like to sleep in a very quiet neighborhood.
However, as far as the host and the apartment go, everything is perfect and you would really enjoy it.