The house is in a great location, central to many sights of Istanbul (although the city is VERY hilly so it’s often more convenient to take a taxi). The apartment gets a great breeze and is nice and cool in summer. Ismael was very friendly and dropped us several gifts/treats throughout our stay. He also purchased a fan for the main bedroom during our stay which was really appreciated. Istanbul is a pretty noisy city so you will hear the call to prayer early in the morning and sometimes seagulls roosting - but it is all part of the experience. The kitchen is very basic and not well equipped if you plan to do any cooking. One thing to be aware of is that the property is up 3 flights of stairs with a very steep spiral staircase. Ismael very kindly carried our (many!) bags up but it may not be well suited if you have a lot of luggage or young kids.