Ekim's apartment is just like in the photos. It is clean and centrally located. It's on a narrow lane off the main road leading to Taksim (which is about 5 mins walk)....however it was quite daunting looking for the place in the dark but once you know your bearings, it's perfectly fine. There was a drunken incident on the street that Saturday night but I would imagine it was isolated as there are no bars/clubs in the vicinity. Love it that this narrow lane has a number of eateries, bakeries and grocery shops (all kinda mum & pop shops). Thoroughly handy when you've got young children who need to constantly graze.
Ekim is very responsive by emails and text. My only minor grumble is that the apartment could do with a thorough airing. Nothing that can't be done by throwing the windows open more frequently!