Amazing stay at Elif's place, we actually didn't meet Elif but met her brother on the desk who was fabulously helpful. The room was perfect, roomy, clean and the bed was comfortable.
Location is as good as it sounds, 8 - 10 minute walk to the blue mosque, hagia sophia and about a 15 min walk to the grand bazaar. We also took a taxi to Taksim Square which was about 3km away and paid 20ish Lira for.
View from the terrace is..well...you've seen the pictures. Definitely recommend staying here to anyone visiting the wonderful city of Istanbul!
Thanks Elif and family!