Great location near the Cafes and shops in Kadiköy and also near transportation.
The apartment was cozy and comfortable. My one complaint was that the kitchen was rather small and lacked cooking pots and pans. However Demir responded to our request for some and had new ones delivered which was very nice.
In terms of cleanliness, the apartment was for the most part very clean and fresh. The bathroom did have a bit of mold, but it was not a big deal.
I did not meet Demir, but the friend who helped us check in was very kind and helpful.