Dogukan is a good host, helpful and responsive. I especially appreciate that he allowed us to check in very early, which saved us after an overnight flight.
The place itself is nice and had everything for our needs. It felt pretty home like and it was comfortable for a 1 week+ stay. The bed is comfortable and the heating was really appreciated in December. I’d only recommend to update Ikea furniture if there’s an opportunity in the future to make it even better.
The location might a bit divisive, at it’s on the edge of Tarlabasi which is considered a lower end district of Istanbul. Personally I enjoyed it as it felt more genuine compared to touristy areas, yet super close to Istiklal street and other points of interest. My wife and I felt absolutely safe there and it was mostly quite at night time.