Ilhan met us at the apt. and showed us around the place so we felt comfortable. I must say, this apartment has the nicest view I have ever seen from an apt. The windows open right up and the balcony is peaceful and panoramic. With all the 'rooftop' restaurants in the area we found ourselves wanting to grab a nice bottle of turkish wine and sitting on the rooftop patio at home. The location was great, we easily figured out the transit system but also walked for miles all around, checking out the local sights, sounds, and tastes. The bizarres and street markets in between were an unforgettable experience that we spent hours and hours touring around. We ended up buying a LOT of stuff haha. For the most part people are very friendly, and the food is absolutely fantastic. I cant wait to go back. We highly recommend Istanbul and Ilhan's place for an experience of a lifetime.