We loved our stay here. It was spacious and really did have amazing views. Ilhan is working on his English and it is definitely serviceable. Make sure you put in a little extra effort beforehand to make sure you understand all the logistics of getting here. For example, when we got a taxi from Ataturk, Ilhan has us call him and he spoke to the taxi driver. After you figure out your bearings, the flat is very close to the light rail and bus station and that should be good enough for all your outings! Ilhan also helpfully arranged a taxi for us back to the airport (even though we didn't end up needing it). We liked the neighborhood - there were always people and taxis around and close to markets and shops.