To quote my friend when we entered Gurcan's flat "This is what all Airbnb apartments try to be".
We had a fantastic stay; the flat was clean, every amenity was considered and given, the space was perfect for three people, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Communication with Gurcan was flawless and he gave wonderful recommendations for restaurants, bars, and hamams around his flat. The location, in the Cihangir neighbourhood, was well connected to all the touristy places but also very incorporated into the Istanbullus life, with lots of new and old establishments a stone's throw away.
We could not have asked for a better stay in Istanbul.