Wow, what a view and what an apartment! Cihan's place is absolutely fantastic. It is located centrally in one of the hippest neighborhoods in Istanbul and the view is incredible. You have a 180 degrees view of the Bosphorus with gorgeous sunrises included. Seagulls are flying just outside your window and to top off the maritime experience you can watch the ships and ferries pass by.
The apartment is spacious (probably around 180 sqm), beautifully decorated and very homely. We especially loved the combination of the view and the fireplace, although the location of the TV makes it difficult to watch as the swinging couch isn't very comfortable. It is well equipped and has everything you may need, especially for longer stays. We were working remotely while being there and loved the multiple workspaces (kitchen table plus two desks in the bedrooms).
Communication with the host was excellent and Cihan responded to any requests within a matter of minutes. There was a small hiccup with using the host's food delivery account which was quickly sorted out when we used our own. There's plenty of extra information provided on the apartment, the neighborhood and activities in Istanbul which were much appreciated. Overall, Cihan was the most accommodating and forthcoming host we have stayed at so far.