I stayed at two different properties during my time in Istanbul, both listed on airbnb by this same host. This property was a good value for the price and I'd stay there again. Nice location in Istanbul, just a few minute's walk from public transportation. It wasn't a touristy part of the old city, which was nice--I got a small taste of what Istanbul for locals is like. I enjoy the quite surroundings too. I didn't meet the host (it's an apartment hotel, not his personal home), but the staff at the property were very friendly and helpful. The host was nice to communicate with on airbnb's website. Every question I had was answered clearly and quickly.