Dündar and Cherry (and their relaxed dog Ares) provided a warm welcome and Dündar was ready to give any advice, tips etc during the whole stay. They are clearly dedicated to make their guests feel at home in their place and in the neighbourhood. The place itself is spacious, a bit dark maybe but nicely decorated and clean. My room was very big, on the backside of the apt. which is relatively quiet (but streetnoise is hard to avoid). The area is busy, lively, mixed, not far from Taksim but on top of a steep hill - bus or a cheap taxi is a good alternative. Mingling with the other guests was nice. Definately a good option if you're not looking for a silent retreat.