As it's not my first time in turkey, maybe it's the tenth.
You need to know that Istanbul is all about life and noise, so don't expect a relaxing stay in it.
In Ali's apartment you will be living in a very great location, so lively, 20 minutes walk to Taksim (city center) 2 streets away from nisantasi on of the most luxurious shopping streets in Istanbul and and as you go down the apartment you will be in the middle of shopping places.
The apartment is full of light, and very clean.
It fits easily 8 people, had 3 air conditions.
The apartment is nicely decorated
Everything we needed was there for us and it was extremely comfortable, and nice to stay in, certainly safe.
Ali is the greatest host ever, he was always there whenever we needed anything from him, and he was in service, had to make early check in at 7 am and he was on time, he was so generous to give us a gift when we left.