Murat's place was absolutely ideal for our week-long trip to Istanbul. Whilst the property itself was charming and well provisioned (we made regular use of the outdoor seating), it was its location that really set it apart. A short walk from both Taksim square (10 mins) and Sultanhamet (about 30 mins), the flat is situated in a safe, clean, and very cool neighbourhood - I highly recommend heading down the hill to Karakoy (10-15 mins) to enjoy a vibrant water-front night scene.
Murat himself was an excellent communicator both before and during the trip, and gave us a warm welcome and great advice on our arrival. He even invited us to join him and his friends for some tea - an activity we were unfortunately unable to attend due to a packed schedule.
All of this at an excellent price.
If I ever return to Istanbul, I would definitely book with Murat again.