Excellent stay here with the exception of the arranged transportation which was problematic. Not a fancy apartment but the beds are comfy, plenty of room for everyone (we were 2 couples plus a child) and the VIEW is beyond belief. Very good quiet location off the beaten path yet convenient for shopping, restaurants and getting to all the tourist spots.
Regarding the transportation arranged through the hosts: Arrived at the airport then followed someone to a parking garage while they sorted out who would drive us. They did not have a large enough vehicle for us despite the host booking us a van for 5 people. Not the host's fault but still not a great experience, not to mention not very safe, that my friend's daughter had to sit on his lap for the long ride. Then the return to the airport, which was paid in advance, apparently was never booked so we ended up waiting 45 minutes out on the street in the heat waiting for the van to arrive, leaving us very stressed. Everything else was great, loved loved loved Istanbul!