We are a family with 2 children (age 10,12) , stayed in this apt for 2 weeks from 16-30 December 2011.
The first charm is the view to Bosphorus, this was main reason to chose the apt before arrival. After arrival we realized all looks exactly same as in photos. The apt is quite simple design look but cosy, we felt like home from day one. Everything in apt functions well, all you need is there.The best part is that the place is super quiet day and night, we are very sensitive to noisy places. This apt is very silent, you will sleep like baby, won't see any neighbors, neither any noise from street.
We didnt meet the landlord except by mails and Skype, but Aras is the one who is in charge of the apt he was super guide for all.
Aras is fluent in english and very knowledgable young man, he can help out in everything if need.
We had wonderful stay in apt and I would recommend it to everyone.
I will surely go back to same apt if I return to Istanbul.
The area is perfect spot for everything, 600 m. from Taksim square/ metro, 500 m from istiglal street, all around full of restaurants ,groceries, small , home made pastry .
All is b....t you read on internet about security in Istanbul, I did not face any problem during whole stay, just don't be stupid and naive ,learn few turkish words , it helps .
we loved the apt, we love Istanbul!!!