Fernando's flat is spacious and well organized. It was exactly what we needed in terms of size - we needed 3 separate bedrooms, but also a big enough common space. The balcony was really the "cherry on the cake" and had a great view over Fatih and the sea. The flat is on the 5th floor accessible via a small and very "relaxed" lift. Inside the flat everything was working well - washing machine, coffee machine, hot water, etc. No major problems. The area did have an electricity issue one night - when we were out of power for a couple of hours, but this was not related to the flat itself.
In terms of location - a short 10 min walk to be in front of the Blue Mosque, same to be at the gates of the Grand Bazaar. It is a bit of a steep area, but it did not bother us at all. The street is full of shops and very nice restaurants, with good transport links for the tram & local buses. Perfect!
We have to mention Diliara - the flat administrator - she was amazing! Very on & quick, taking care of everything, happy to answer all sorts of weird questions at weird times and accommodate all our requests. She helped us book airport transfers, find a parking spot for my father who drove in for the weekend, advise on the city's top spots, all done in a positive and very cheerful way. This lady deserves a medal!
So overall, all good, we would recommend this flat for a bigger family / group of friends.
Thank you again!