The apartment is a very simple place but definitely good value. I was staying near the Blue Mosque when I first arrived in Istanbul and was worried about how I would get around when I moved out of the city, however, the public transport is quick and easy so it was not a problem. Umut was super responsive to questions and easy to communicate with. Umut’s mum is like a mother away from home and although she doesn’t speak English we managed to communicate well. She looked after me when I was sick, cooked for me and took me out to explore places I would not have otherwise gone. It was a lovely experience living in a Turkish home.