Guner is an extremely kind host and his apartment was perfect for what I needed for my last few days in Istanbul. The apartment is well equipped to prepare/eat at home if you want, and it is very close to Taxim and Istiklal, so I really couldn't have asked for more...Guner went out of his way to help me with things outside of just showing me the apartment, so for this I can't recommend a host/apartment more...if you're after the full package this is a really good value and sincere option to choose when you're in Istanbul. Tessekur Ederim Guner!