I cannot say enough good things about Mehmet’s place and his hospitality. When another booking canceled at the last minute, Mehmet responded and accommodated me right away. The space has everything you need for a short or long term stay and the washer was a huge bonus. Balat was also a great area and calmer than downtown Istanbul. I still was able to take many trips from Balat to see the sights, but was very grateful to have this location to go to at the end of the day. If I needed anything, Mehmet was only a call or text away. The interior of the apartment was completely redone and had maintained the character of houses in Balat. This place helped make my first visit to Istanbul quite enjoyable!