Pelin's apartment was as described on her listing page. It is perfectly located in the heart of Cihangir - lots of eateries, shops and markets nearby. A very lively neighborhood - we loved it. The nearest tram stop (Tophane) is about a 10 minute walk away in one direction and Taksim Square is about a 15 minute walk in the other. Despite being so centrally located, the neighborhood is very quiet at night. Pelin is also a wonderful host. She responded very quickly to my initial request and a few days before our arrival, emailed me with suggestions, along with a Google map, on how to get from the airport to the apartment. She met us on time and helped us to get settled in. A few days later, she also did us the favor of calling a taxi (to arrive at 3am!) to come and take us to the airport. Leaving the apartment was also smooth and easy. One note. The apartment is on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator - you have to walk up a set of circular steps so the lighter your luggage, the better!