I booked Taner and Nikolas flat after spontaneously extending a study / vacation trip. From the beginning communication with Taner was very efficient and well-organized.
The check-in process was the same. The airbnb was very easy to find and is located 10-15 walking distance from Taksim Square. Locals have often warned me to stay away from this neighborhood, but this is my second airbnb in this street, and I felt perfectly safe. During the day walking around is convenient; a bakery, produce shop, corner shop, etc. are all within less than 1 minute walking distance, and at night using the biTaksi app is simple and affordable. We had a few minor technical issues during our stay, but Taner was always immediately available and addressed our concerns. Things can break or stop working anywhere you go, and for me the most important factor for me is a host's willingness to find and offer solutions. Taner meets this criteria and was very accommodating. For me, the view from the balcony was worth the stay. Taner was able to arrange for me to extend our stay an extra day and also allowed me to store my luggage. An extra personal perk is the hair dryer, which is the best one that I have encountered in any airbnb or hotel. I hope to be back sometime soon.