I was lucky to land in Istanbul around the same time as Firat who was returning from his vacation. Firat met me at the arrivals gate and we took a taxi together to the apartment. The apartment is located in a residential area of the city but is very well connected to both historical and modern parts of Istanbul.
Firat's place is nice and clean. It has a beautiful view of Golden horn which is literally in a 5 minutes walk from the apartment. So, if one feels like sitting on a shore of Golden horn drinking tea and daydreaming it is very easy. There is a good kitchen with everything one needs for cooking and eating at home.