I cant say how great this place was in just 500 words. In short, its a great apt, in a great area, and has everything you need to enjoy your stay in Istanbul. A little about the house: the kitchen does have everything you need to cook, plenty of plates and utensils, and a nice stove top and fridge. Water was always hot in the shower. The best way to get around town is to exit the house, walk down hill about 5 min, and get on the tram. It is only 3TL (about US$1.50) and will take you right to the Blue Mosque, Archaeology Museum, and many other sites. You are also walking distance to Taksim which is a nice area to walk, eat, and shop. There area also a few shops right next to the apt to buy food and get drinks. Tolga was also very helpful. He told us how to get to the apt and had someone waiting for us. He even invited us out to see where he worked, sadly we could not make it due to rain. Over all this was an amazing apt in one of the best areas of Istanbul and I completely recommend it.