Big picture, this place is pretty good value for what you get, especially in Istanbul. We loved having privacy and our own space. It was a big benefit to have a kitchen and washing machine. The host gave great check in directions and was accomodating with storing our bikes. The place is not in as great of a neighborhood as we thought; it's a more industrial part of Kadikoy. Definitely still safe though and has the advantage of being near the metro and port. It would make a huge difference if the flat had blackout curtains as there is a massive streetlight shining into the bedroom window all night. We thought communication from the host was a bit weird. After we booked, we were told the place wasn't available, then later this problem was fixed (?) apparently without much else said.