Shin is a great host and has a great place in a perfectly central, yet quiet, area in Taksim/Galata. Before we arrived he offered to pick us up from the Havatas station and when I got to the apartment, everything was perfectly organised. He even gave us a charged Istanbulkart to use public transport and forgave me for not giving it back in the end when I realised it was still in my wallet upon my return to the UK. To round up the positive experience, Shin was perfectly flexible regarding the check-in and check-out time. The apartment itself is absolutely lovely and perfect for 2-3 people. I'd definitely return here when I come back to Istanbul.