The penthouse apartment was perfect for our short trip to Istanbul... All appliances worked well, the kitchen is more or less fully functional (only thing missing is enough plates, cups, utensils) there's even a speaker system that connects to tablet phones so the place is also set up to entertain. The pics are all accurate; the views are really amazing. The area, Galata Kulesi, is one of the best for people just starting to discover Istanbul, as its very close to the golden horn, most of the nightlife, and very accessible to the rest of the city. I would definitely recommend and stay here again..