Tarik was a great host; very responsive to my questions and very friendly.
The apartment is as it looks in the photos. Water was nice and hot with strong pressure, and the heating in the apartment is more than enough for winter stays. It has all the amenities needed, the best was the heated towel rack, made towels and laundry easy. The bedroom gets dark enough, and although it can be quite loud in the living room, the bedroom is very quiet.
The location is great, in nice neighbourhood and right next to a supermarket and many cafes. Taksim is only a 9 minutes walk away. The Havaist Bus stop at Taksim is a ~15min walk away with luggage, so very convenient.
The apartment could be a little cleaner, particularly on the dining table and in the bathroom, but it is a minor complaint. The apartment is also in the basement level, so there is not much sunlight in the apartment (we went during winter).
Overall a great apartment, mainly due to the location and the many amenities available.