I would recommend this AirBnB to every young traveler visiting Istanbul.
Dilara was an amazing host and the views are unbelievable. The cat was also as cool as everyone else described.
The area (Kadiköy, and specifically Moda) is a blast. You’ve got everything you need right outside and the ferry port is just a small walk away. From there you can explore the rest of Istanbul and go to the european side.
I will absolutely come back when I’m in Istanbul again.