Alexis was a great host and his house is great as well. It's not too far from Taksim so a great location to stay at. However, if you've got luggage then it's difficult to get to on foot since the house is uphill and you have to climb a narrow stairway. Overall it was a great experience but I do think that Alexis could've provided us with some basic household items. Apart from that, great clean apartment at a great location.