Osman was a great host, friendly, great communication and readily available to answer any questions. Do take his suggestion for the breakfast place nearby, it's delicious! The place was clean and well suited for three adults. The bathroom was great with good water pressure. The air conditioning in the apartment is a major plus for those hot, humid Istanbul days. Location wise, it's a bit of a steep walk up from the tram stop but everywhere in Istanbul is steep so you just have to embrace it. It's an ideal place if you want some quiet but still be close to restaurants and night spots (Istiklaal street, Karakoy).