The locations was ideal. It is close to busy shopping area but far enough where you feel like it's a local neighborhood. Cafes and restaurants everything with really great food. The apartment itself was very spacious with great art. The entire neighborhood had an artsy feel to it. We had a few issues but Okan was responsive and did his best to quickly resolve them. That's what you want from a host. I would be happy to stay there next time I go back to Istanbul.