My dad and I stayed in Isik's apartment for two nights, and I would definitely stay there again. It is very comfortable and we loved the cozy, traditional decor. Isik gave us two keys and a reloadable transit pass, which were very nice extra touches that made us feel welcome.

Isik was an excellent host. We had arranged for me to call him when I was near Taksim, but then I forgot my cell phone in Izmir. I was able to send him an Air BnB message, and he met me at a cafe in Taksim and walked me to the apartment, pointing out useful groceries and good restaurants as we went. When we got there, he gave me a detailed tour of the apartment and how to work the heat, water, washer, etc.

As the photos show, one of the beds is separated from the dining room by curtains. That worked just fine, and the bed was very comfortable....unfortunately, we were there the weekend of the local elections and the people in the apartment above us came home at 3am and proceeded to make quite a ruckus dragging furniture across the floor, singing, and partying. Luckily, the sofa is also quite comfy, and the back end of the house is much better insulated from noise.

All in all though, it was clean, comfortable, and the location is absolutely fantastic. It was my dad's first AirBnB experience and he was very pleasantly surprised. I think he's officially converted!