The apartment is a dream come true in Istanbul. Hilal is a wonderful host and any message I sent him was IMMEDIATELY responded to and any issue was quickly solved.
The apartment is in a clean new building, and has all new appliances that worked great. Dishwasher, washing machine, stove, internet, television, everything worked flawlessly.
The kitchen utensils were all new IKEA (hey, it's what I have at home!) so I felt very much at home. There are even candles and very homey touches to make you feel more at home.
There was food and drink in the fridge when we arrived so after a long flight we could make paninis! The bed is awesome, with a new and very comfy mattress and sheets.
The area where the apartment is located is close to the Mall of Istanbul, and you can walk to the 212 Outlet Mall for all your shopping needs. The Metro Station (Mahmutbey) is short taxi ride, and from the Metro, Istanbul is your oyster.
The building has security that controls both entry and exit from the building for enhanced security, not that we ever felt the need for it, but it's nice to have.
It was one of our best experiences with an AirBNB we've ever had, and I highly recommend Hilal's place.